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The work required to address global issues, build innovation, and protect the nation is constantly changing and cuts across numerous disciplines.

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College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

Our mission is to bring together people, technology and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century. We accomplish this through high quality academic programs, an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm for learning and teaching, the operational application of knowledge, and cutting-edge research initiatives. CEHC is committed to ensuring that our learning, living, and working environments demonstrate respect for all and are free from inequality and discrimination.

Our rigorous academic programs – helmed by expert and experienced faculty – are helping to shape future leaders in the fields of preparedness, security and informatics. CEHC offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and continuing education programs in areas leading to careers in emergency preparedness, homeland security, cybersecurity, informatics, information science and library science.

 

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Our Culture

Socially Responsible

Our students and faculty are dedicated to community initiatives that create change throughout the University and community-at-large. In and out of the classroom, our students learn what it means to be strong advocates of others, recognizing the importance of addressing inequalities or injustices in workplaces and communities. 

 

High Achieving 

Students earn an average GPA of 3.15 and are self-motivated to excel in the classroom and in the field by participating in community service activities, training exercises, and internships.

 

Research-focused

Our interdisciplinary programs and research collaborations allow students and faculty to pursue diverse and integrative research on a variety of topics, from health and technology to government and education. In 2021, CEHC faculty received more than $5 million in grant funding.

 

Fully Committed

Our faculty are committed to providing a high-quality education through student engagement. At CEHC, everyone is part of a large family, one that respects diversity and celebrates student and faculty accomplishments. 

 

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State-of-the-Art Learning Facility

ETEC is home to UAlbany's first-in-the-nation College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, as well as the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, the University's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center and the New York State Mesonet, the nation's most advanced weather detection system. ETEC provides an exceptional environment for our students and faculty to promote innovation, foster social and academic growth, and support networking and sharing of ideas and resources.

The facility is equipped to support cutting-edge research, operational application of knowledge and collective programming for current and future leaders from every industry with technologically advanced classrooms and offices, research labs, specialty instrumentation facilities, an emergency preparedness situation room, weather research and instruction map rooms and observation facilities, business and technology transfer services offices, conference facilities and collaborative spaces for students. 

Recent News
CEHC, Rockefeller College Researchers Partner to Help Combat the Global Threat of Bioterrorism
Since 2020, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has awarded $2.1 million for a series of projects that partners homeland security and international affairs researchers at UAlbany.
CEHC Hosts ‘State of Grace’ Conference to Celebrate Women Technologists
The annual event offers a variety of discussions and workshops tailored to help women succeed in STEAM fields.
Hurricane Fiona Tests Puerto Rico’s Resilience: A Q&A with President Rodríguez
President Rodríguez is a native of Puerto Rico and a leading expert in disaster science.
UAlbany Grad, Army Officer Committed to Serving
UAlbany graduate Maya Blanchet turned adversity into motivation, graduating with a degree in emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity and earning her commission through the ROTC program as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Emergency Preparedness Experts Offer Insight on the Pakistan Flood Crisis
Pakistan is in the midst of a massive humanitarian crisis after months of heavy, record-breaking rainfall submerged a third of the country and caused $10 billion in damage since mid-June.

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ETEC

1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
United States

Email
[email protected]
Phone
518-442-5258
Fax
518-442-5632
Office Hours

On-Site: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm

Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm

Note: For overnight packages, please send to ETEC, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226. For mailings, please send to ETEC, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222.