
CNSE-Supported Robotics Tourney: Adults Cheer as the Kids Play On
STEAMwhiz presented the event in partnership with the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering at the University at Albany.

Latest IBM Spyre Accelerators Power New UAlbany AI Research Projects
The seven new projects are funded through the joint UAlbany-IBM Center for Emerging Artificial Intelligence Systems and will use a cluster of IBM Spyre Accelerator cards for projects ranging from the search for mutational signatures important to diagnosing cancer to the impact of methane emissions on Earth’s climate.

CNSE Partners with STEAMwhiz on Robotics Competition for K-8 Students
The VEX IQ Robotics competition is designed to spark interest in STEM. Cultivating engineers is central to the mission of CNSE, which offers degrees in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, environmental and sustainable engineering, nanoscale science and nanoscale engineering.

UAlbany Researcher Developing Radio Frequency Interference Solutions for U.S. Weather Satellites
Mustafa Aksoy, an associate professor in UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, is part of a large research team that was awarded a two-year, $1.1 million grant to develop radio frequency interference detection and mitigation strategies for future U.S. weather and climate satellites.

The Best Advice That an IBM Innovator Gave UAlbany Students
Nick Donofrio, an electrical engineer who rose to EVP of innovation and technology at Big Blue, tackled change, lifelong learning and problem-solving.

UAlbany Expands Study Abroad Opportunities in South Korea, Spain and France
The University at Albany is launching new and expanded opportunities next year for students to study abroad in South Korea, Spain and France. Students will also have new opportunities to earn dual degrees through Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South Korea and Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in Spain.

Undergrad Research Project Develops Haptics to Assist the Visually Impaired
UAlbany students developed wearable haptic devices that provide navigation assistance to the visually impaired as part of the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering’s 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

Students Tackle Global Air Quality Challenges Through CNSE Summer Research Program
This summer, CNSE offered undergraduate and graduate students a 10-week opportunity to engage in international research on emerging air quality issues. This year’s group of students traveled to Montreal to collaborate with faculty and researchers at Concordia University and McGill University, gaining first-hand experience with using low-cost sensors and satellite remote sensing techniques.