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UAlbany Showcase 2025
Department of Biological Sciences at 3rd Annual UAlbany Showcase 2025
The University at Albany hosted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Third Annual Showcase Day, an event dedicated to promoting and honoring academic and research achievements. The day featured poster and oral presentations, fairs, performances, discussions, demonstrations, and exhibitions covering a wide array of subjects including STEM, arts and humanities, social sciences, and professional studies. Over 2,200 UAlbany students participated in the event, sharing their research, academic and experiential learning experiences plus creative activities.
A woman with short blonde hair in a purple blouse and gray blazer stands at a podium.
Transformational Teaching Celebrated at UAlbany as New Ember Award is Announced
The University at Albany recently recognized faculty members who have gone above and beyond to support students at its annual Spark and Torch Awards ceremony, held April 11 in the Campus Center Multipurpose Room.
Three women smile for a photo, standing against a backdrop printed with the name “AIMBE” in purple, with a collection of science-related words in very faint print. To their left is a pull-up poster that says “AIMBE American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering”. The woman on the left is wearing a black blazer and slacks. The woman in the center is wearing an orange top with black cardigan. The woman on the right is wearing black square rimmed glasses and a polka dot blouse under a black blazer.
UAlbany Faculty Inducted to American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows
Melinda Larsen, Department of Biological Sciences, and Yubing Xie, Department of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, are among the newest members of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows — one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers.
Eleven people wearing lab coats gather for a group photo in a brightly lit lab. They are flanked by lab benches and shelving packed with lab supplies and equipment.
UAlbany Researchers Unlock New Capabilities in DNA Nanostructure Self-assembly
RNA Institute scientists are pioneering new methods for designing and assembling DNA nanostructures, enhancing their potential for applications in medicine, materials science and data storage
Members of the UAlbany wrestling team, including 15 young men, pose for a team photo outside of an arena in a roadway.
UAlbany Wrestlers Earn Accolades at NCWA Nationals
The UAlbany club wrestling team sent 11 wrestlers to the national tournament in Shreveport, La., with six members of the team earning scholar All-American honors. The event, the National Collegiate Wrestling Championships, is the highest competition for collegiate club wrestling in the United States.
Five Quad student volunteers hold up awards at the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation conference.
Five Quad Recognized for Excellence at National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Conference
Five Quad is a New York State-certified ambulance agency operated by University at Albany students.
Students, faculty and staff at CNSE gather to celebrate International Women's Day on Friday, March 7 at ETEC. (Photo by Patrick Dodson)
UAlbany Celebrates STEM for International Women's Day
The College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, along with the UAlbany chapter of the Society of Women Engineers hosted a celebration in honor of International Women's Day on Friday, March 7.
Students from Saratoga Springs High School hold up a Science Research Symposium sign inside UAlbany's Campus Center.
Inaugural UAlbany Science Research Symposium Showcases High School Researchers Statewide
Future scientists from across New York presented their original research at UAlbany during the event last week.