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A man in a red checkered shirt stands at the top of UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center Whiteface Mountain Summit Weather Station. He is holding a piece of equipment and squinting at the sun. Cloud-topped mountains can be seen in the distance.
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.
The sun shines behind the top of a New York Mesonet station weather tower.
New York State Mesonet Launches Total Solar Eclipse Website
As the eclipse traverses New York, the Mesonet will be tracking weather data from each of its network sites, including environmental variables such as wind speed, solar radiation, temperature and relative humidity.
SWRCC's Nick Bassill and DOT's Matt Vasilow interview with the D.O.T. P.O.D. team from the xCITE lab at ETEC.
State Weather Risk Communication Center’s Nick Bassill Featured on Department of Transportation Podcast
Bassill is featured, alongside DOT’s director of Emergency Transportation Operations and Security Programs Bureau Matt Vasilow, to discuss how the two are partnering to help keep New Yorkers safe.
People walk through the rain holding umbrellas on a busy street.
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientist Shares Thoughts on El Niño in The Conversation
Paul Roundy explains the impact of El Niño and what to expect through the rest of 2024.
Two young students explore a table-top science experiment at STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day at UAlbany on Feb. 10, 2024.
STEM & Nanotechnology Family Day Spotlights Student Learning
UAlbany welcomed K-12 students from throughout the Capital Region on Saturday, Feb. 10 to STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day, where they learned about how nanotechnology is making a difference in our lives through demonstrations, tours and a host of educational activities.
Nick Bassill points to a roadway weather risk assessment map during a visit to the xCITE Lab with Gov. Kathy Hochul and Al Roker of the TODAY Show.
UAlbany Partners with New York State on Weather Risk Communication Center
The first-of-its-kind center will strengthen New York’s decision-making before, during and after severe weather through an annual $1.5 million investment.
Gov. Hochul and Al Roker walk through the ETEC atrium with the TODAY Show production crew.
UAlbany’s State Weather Risk Communication Center Featured on NBC’s ‘TODAY’ Show
Al Roker joined Gov. Hochul last month at ETEC to learn about the new center.
A fierce storm front with dark clouds passes over grassland.
Study: Climate Change Has Increased Atmospheric Instability Over Past 40 Years
The finding further validates the connection between climate change and severe weather events.