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.
UAlbany Researcher, Grad Student Team Up to Improve the Resiliency of Puerto Rico’s Power Grid
Graduate student Bianca Méndez Cruz has seen firsthand how vulnerable Puerto Rico’s electrical grid is to extreme weather events.
UAlbany, Girls Inc. Encourage Students to be Life-Long Learners
Now in its 12th year at UAlbany, Eureka! is a free program created by Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region that provides girls with an introduction to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Schumer Touts NYS Mesonet as National Model Amid Federal Funding Push
On Monday, Senator Chuck Schumer held a press conference at ETEC to launch his push to increase federal funding for the National Mesonet Program.
In a flash, an iconic image of UAlbany
Mohawk Tower was likely struck by lightning Tuesday when damaging storms unleashed six cloud-to-ground lightning strikes on or near the Uptown Campus within two minutes.
Brian Tang Explains the Science Behind Hailstorms in The Conversation
UAlbany researchers have published a dozen articles in The Conversation this year ranging from an explainer of heat index warnings to how the younger generation is impacting polarization in American politics.
UAlbany Climatologist Awarded $2 Million to Study Climate Change in South America
DAES Professor Mathias Vuille is launching two research projects focused on past, present and future climate change in South America.
New York State Mesonet Opens Lake Placid Weather Station
The new location is the Mesonet network’s highest location in the Adirondacks and the first site to be added in partnership with a private entity.