PUMP is Primed for Mentoring Psychology Students toward Graduate Study
The success of the 4-year-old Psychology Undergraduate Mentoring Program, forged by graduate students, is documented in an academic article.
Perseverance on Target for Mars Landing
After having traveled nearly 292.5 million miles, NASA’s Perseverance spacecraft is just about set to touch down on Mars. UAlbany faculty researchers share in the excitement that is the culmination of a seven-month trip from Earth and nearly eight years of planning.
Conference Seeks Racial Justice in Planning Neighborhoods
United States zoning laws are the legacy of racism, according to participants in the five-day Planning for Racial Justice Conference that begins Feb. 23.
Emeritus professor’s 22nd Book of Poetry Views a Harsh World with a Healing Eye
For Leonard A. Slade, Jr., writing has always been about faith, hope and charity, even as his poetry addresses real world problems.
First ‘Wonder Grant’ from the Shawn Mendes Foundation goes to a UAlbany senior
A 19-year-old UAlbany senior is the first recipient of a “Wonder Grant” from a foundation established by recording star Shawn Mendes.
Three CAS Professors Earn SUNY’s ‘Distinguished’ Ranking
Three professors from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) have been honored by SUNY for their professionalism, scholarship and service.
Psychology Professor Laurie Feldman and Art and Art History Professor JoAnne Carson were named distinguished professors, a designation that indicates national or international prominence and significant contributions in research, scholarship or creative endeavors. History Professor Richard Hamm was named a distinguished teaching professor, a designation signifying outstanding and consistent teaching mastery over multiple years.
Professor Janell Hobson writes about Beyonce's Black is King for Ms. Magazine
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Professor and Chair Janell Hobson recently published an article in Ms. Magazine titled, Oshun Energy in Beyoncé’s “Black is King” about Beyonce's new visual album.
RNA Scientists Advance Early Detection of Duchene Muscular Dystrophy
The devastating effects of Duchene muscular dystrophy (DMD) can be mitigated if detection takes place in early childhood. Sadly, early diagnosis is rare. Now, University RNA researchers have discovered a novel method that could solve this long-standing problem. The research team, from the UAlbany laboratories Professor Igor Lednev of Chemistry and Bijan Dey —a principal investigator of the RNA Institute and an associate faculty member of Biological Sciences, respectively— published its findings on July 16 in the journal Nature Scientific Reports.