Tracking Storms from Above: UAlbany Students Launch Weather Balloons in Puerto Rico
A team of University at Albany atmospheric science undergraduates recently traded Albany’s chilly start to spring for weather balloon launches in Puerto Rico’s tropical heat.
Nature Study: Researchers Use Methane ‘Fingerprints’ to Better Track Global Emissions
A new collaborative study published in Nature Communications used methane isotopologues to trace the origins of recent emissions and how they are changing around the world.
Grads at a Glance: A Meteorology Career Sparked by Hurricane Sandy
Atmospheric science major Ryan Sontarp’s path to meteorology began with a historic storm.
From Classroom to Ballpark: UAlbany Students Bring Game Design Skills to the Tri-City ValleyCats
This semester, undergraduate students in the University at Albany’s Department of Information Sciences & Technology put their game design skills to the test—on the baseball field.
Ask an Expert: When Does Spring Actually Start?
June Wang of the New York State Mesonet answers today’s question.
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientist Contributes to International Study on Contrail Formation
In a new study, co-authored by Fangqun Yu of UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, a team of researchers found that modern “lean-burn” aircraft engines still produce the conditions necessary for contrail formation.
Showcase 2026: Tracking Algal Blooms Through Lake Mud
Katelyn Jacques, a sophomore environmental studies major, is leading a project exploring the history of algal blooms at Long Pond in Grafton Lakes State Park. Her work will be on display at Showcase 2026.
Ask an Expert: What is El Niño and why is everyone talking about it?
Atmospheric Science Professor Paul Roundy studies how interactions between the tropical ocean and atmosphere influence global weather, including El Niño.