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Children hold up science vials in the ETEC atrium during STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.
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.
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.
A woman's face is blurred in the foreground as she looks at computer screens with gray images that show heavily magnified computer chip designs.
NORDTECH Funds Six Advanced Tools at UAlbany Innovation Lab
The tools were funded by the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH), which is part of U.S. Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons, a network of regional R&D hubs created to maintain the U.S. competitive edge in key fields related to semiconductors and microchip design.
A man in a dark suit coat and button-down shirt smiles in front of a wood-paneled wall with the words "University at Albany."
Q&A: AI Plus Institute Director Balakrishnan 'Prabha' Prabhakaran
Prabhakaran, an expert in human computer interaction, previously spent 25 years on the computer science faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he also served as associate vice president for research centers and institutes and director of the Multimedia Systems Laboratory.
CNSE PhD student Maria Paredes-Espinosa with Mentor and Associate Professor of Nanobioscience Janet Paluh
Showcase 2025: CNSE Student Gains Valuable Insight into Research and Innovation
CNSE Student Maria Paredes-Espinosa is on track to earning her PhD in nanobioscience in 2026 under the mentorship of CNSE Associate Professor Janet Paluh. This spring, she is preparing to present her research at UAlbany Showcase on April 30, where she will take part in the annual pitch competition.
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.
Sue Shanabrook, UAlbany alum will deliver the 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at ETEC.
Shanabrook to Deliver 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture
University at Albany alum Sue Shanabrook will deliver the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering’s 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture on Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. in ETEC 149/151. Registration is now available.
A young student show conducts an experiment inside of the ETEC research and development complex.
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.