Atmospheric Sciences Research Center News

Dozens of New York Mesonet Sites Break Temperature Records
A severe heat wave felt across the Eastern U.S. last Monday and Tuesday set record high temperatures at more than four dozen New York State Mesonet stations.

UAlbany’s State Weather Risk Communication Center Featured in ‘Cloud Warriors’ Book
The State Weather Risk Communication Center is featured in a new book as one of the game-changers of weather forecasting.

UAlbany Researchers Support Launch of New York Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard
The New York State Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard forecasts levels of heat-related health risks and raises awareness about the dangers of heat exposure.

Atmospheric Sciences Research Center Partners with Tomorrow.io to Build New Forecasting Tools
The University at Albany announced a new partnership with Tomorrow.io, a leading weather technology company, to collaborate on developing new AI-driven wind and extreme weather forecasting models.

Showcase 2025: Using AI to Monitor Road Surface Conditions
UAlbany graduate student researcher Carly Sutter is collaborating with the New York State Department of Transportation to develop a new tool that utilizes machine learning models to improve situational awareness of road surface conditions across the state.

UAlbany Hosts STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day
The University at Albany welcomed more than 500 children and their families from across the Capital Region and beyond on Sunday for STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day, in celebration of Earth Day 2025.

UAlbany Welcomes Capital Region Students for STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day
The University at Albany is welcoming students and their families from across the Capital Region on Sunday, March 30, for its first STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.

Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.