World Class Research AND Development
The Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), of the State University of New York at Albany, was established on February 16, 1961 by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York, as a SUNY system-wide resource for developing and administering programs in basic and applied sciences related to the atmospheric environment.
Founded by Vincent Schaefer, a General Electric protégée of Nobel Prize winner Irving Langmuir, ASRC’s world-class researchers study the physical and chemical processes of the atmosphere, land, and water systems, and apply that knowledge to explore the interaction of chemical, physical, geological and biological processes that impact our environment. Through technology transfer and collaboration with state, federal and industrial partners, ASRC enhances New York State’s scientific capacity and infrastructure, while advancing the quality of life and economic well-being of its citizens.
ASRC is currently located in the CESTM (Center for Emerging Sciences & Technology Management) facility of the SUNY Albany campus. Research and development at ASRC spans a broad spectrum of scientific areas, including: advanced sensor development; laboratory and field experiments in atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric physics, and aerosol microphysics; remote sensing of the environment; global aerosol forecasting, air quality, climate change, dispersion modeling; high performance computing, and data & visual analytics.
ASRC Spotlight
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ASRC Falconer Series Goes Virtual for First Time in 60 Years
UAlbany’s longest-running public science lecture series will continue this semester – just in a different format. The ASRC Falconer Lecture Series, which launched in 1962, features academics and practitioners who are engaged in societally interesting and beneficial projects of our day. It is usually offered twice a year, a spring version on the Uptown Campus and a summer version 5,000 feet above sea level at the Whiteface Mountain Field Station. -
Atmospheric Scientists Discuss the Texas Power Crisis
An unusual blast of winter weather in Texas caused mass power outages, home damage and food shortages. More than 4.3 million people were left in the dark without heat (some for several days) as state leaders scrambled to fix the electrical grid failures. UAlbany is home to the largest concentration of atmospheric, climate and environmental researchers. They discuss the Texas power crisis. -
UAlbany harnessing artificial intelligence for winter storm forecasts
A group of researchers at the University at Albany would like New Yorkers to think of winter snow storms when they hear the term AI. The school’s Atmospheric Sciences Research Center just received a $2.4 million, five-year National Science Foundation grant to explore and develop ways that AI can better track and predict winter storms. -
Researchers at UAlbany using AI to improve winter weather forecasts
Researchers at the University at Albany are using artificial intelligence to improve our understanding of winter weather. They're part of a new institute set up by the National Science Foundation. -
ASRC Researchers to Develop AI Solutions for Winter Weather at New $20 Million Institute
UAlbany will focus on winter weather at NSF's new Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate and Coastal Oceanography. -
ASRC Researchers Explore New York’s 100 Percent Renewables Goal
An assessment on what it will take for New York to reach the renewable energy goals in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act! -
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NYS Mesonet Launches Official Mobile App
In partnership with the University’s xCITE (ExTREME Collaboration, Innovation, & TEchnology) laboratory, the New York State Mesonet has released an official mobile application – available for download in Apple and Google Play stores. -
A Look Inside the xCITE Laboratory
“There’s a gap between collecting research data and being able to visualize and communicate it with a broad audience,” said Sulia, a meteorology PhD and ASRC researcher who directs the xCITE Lab. “Our lab bridges this gap by manipulating the data to make it easier to understand.” -
Whiteface is peak of cloud study: Grant will support research over the next five years
Sara Lance, a research associate at the state University at Albany’s Atmospheric Sciences Research Center at Whiteface, has been awarded the prestigious Faculty Early Career Development award from the NSF. -
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Study: Decreasing Wildfires Observed Over Central Africa
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Atmospheric Scientist Honored by the AMS
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Atmospheric Scientist Virtually Inspires Next Generation of STEM Leaders
