ETEC News Archive

White smoke trails behind an aircraft in the blue sky.
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.
Headshot of Paul Roundy, professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences.
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.
UAlbany undergraduate researcher Katelyn Jacques smiles while wearing a lab coat inside UAlbany's Paleoclimate Lab.
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.
Stephen Gravereaux meets with his mentor Sheikh Islam at the Cognitive-Security, Accountability, Fairness and Explainability (CAFE) Lab,
Showcase 2026: Cyber Student Explores Smartwatch Security Risks
Stephen Gravereaux, a senior cybersecurity major at the University at Albany, has spent the last year studying smartwatch security vulnerabilities and exploring innovative methods to reduce risk for users.
A child conducts a science experiment at ETEC during STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.
UAlbany Welcomes Community for STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day
The University at Albany welcomed hundreds of students and families from across the Capital Region on Saturday for its second STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.
Chris Thorncroft and June Wang look at Mesonet instrumentation from inside the ETEC yard.
New York State Mesonet Expands Weather Monitoring at Chautauqua Lake Through Jefferson Project Partnership
The New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany is expanding environmental monitoring at Chautauqua Lake through a new partnership with the Jefferson Project, bringing two advanced weather stations on site.
A young student holds up a beaker at STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.
UAlbany Welcomes Capital Region Students for STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day
The University at Albany will welcome students and families from across the Capital Region on Saturday, April 11, for its second STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.
A New York State Mesonet truck parks in front of solar panels powering the network's Lake Placid site.
New York State Mesonet Collaborates on Maine Statewide Weather Network
The University of Maine is launching a statewide weather monitoring network through collaboration with the New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany.