College of Arts and Sciences News Archive

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Celebrating 10 Years at the ‘Interface of Science and Engineering’
The 2025 installment of the ‘Life at the Interface of Science and Engineering’ endowed lecture series will examine the convergence of medical, physical and engineering sciences, empowered by AI.
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Biology Graduate Student Contributes to Research in Neurodegenerative Disease
Graduate student Asmer Aliyeva is working to reveal the molecular mechanisms behind neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on spinocerebellar ataxias. With colleagues in the Berglund Lab, Aliyeva hopes to identify possible therapeutic targets against this class of disease.
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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.
Jorge Gonzalez-Cruz works with a UAlbany student to install a specialized sensor that can monitor Puerto Rico's transmission towers.
Engagement Ring: Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid
Jorge González-Cruz is featured on the most recent episode of the Engagement Ring podcast, sharing details about his project to improve Puerto Rico’s power grid resiliency.
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UAlbany Chemist Funded to Advance Search for RNA’s ‘True’ Sequence
Shenglong Zhang is breaking new ground in understanding how RNA shapes health, with a focus on sequencing RNA modifications that give rise to disease. Zhang recently received $1.6 million from the National Human Genome Research Institute to advance his lab’s pioneering technology for sequencing RNA and its modifications.
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Learning for Life: Emeritus Center Launches New Institute
The Albany Lifelong Learning Institute is designed for emeriti, alumni and the greater community, both for education and camaraderie.
UAlbany Journalism Program Pairs Students with Local Newsrooms
University at Albany students are being paired with local newsrooms as part of a new initiative to address news deserts by providing under-resourced local news outlets with additional college student-produced content.
Aliyah Melendez, winner of UAlbany's Holiday Card contest, standing with VP Michael Christakis and President Havidán Rodríguez
UAlbany Unveils Winner of Annual Holiday Card Student Art Contest
First place in the 2024 Holiday Card Design Contest went to graduate student Aliyah Meléndez for her design featuring a group of students and a restful Damien enjoying a fresh snowfall in front of the podium with the historic carillon in the background.