Tracking Storms from Above: UAlbany Students Launch Weather Balloons in Puerto Rico
A team of University at Albany atmospheric science undergraduates recently traded Albany’s chilly start to spring for weather balloon launches in Puerto Rico’s tropical heat.
Grads at a Glance: A Meteorology Career Sparked by Hurricane Sandy
Atmospheric science major Ryan Sontarp’s path to meteorology began with a historic storm.
College of Arts and Sciences Honors Faculty for Public Engagement, Service Excellence
The College of Arts and Sciences is recognizing three faculty members whose work reflects the College’s commitment to public engagement and service.
Five UAlbany Graduate Researchers Receive SUNY GREAT Awards for Research Excellence
Five graduate students from the University at Albany have been named recipients of the State University of New York’s Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Award. The recognition celebrates their achievements and contributions to their fields while addressing real-world challenges and reinforcing UAlbany’s commitment to impactful research and innovation.
Celebrating Student Research and Creativity at Showcase 2026
Showcase 2026 included more than 1,700 presentations from over 2,600 students, supported by more than 400 faculty advisors.
Showcase 2026: Tracking Algal Blooms Through Lake Mud
Katelyn Jacques, a sophomore environmental studies major, is leading a project exploring the history of algal blooms at Long Pond in Grafton Lakes State Park. Her work will be on display at Showcase 2026.
Ask an Expert: What is El Niño and why is everyone talking about it?
Atmospheric Science Professor Paul Roundy studies how interactions between the tropical ocean and atmosphere influence global weather, including El Niño.
UAlbany Welcomes Community for STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day
The University at Albany welcomed hundreds of students and families from across the Capital Region on Saturday for its second STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.