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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.
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How Students Spent Their UAlbany Summer 2025
Even when classes are not in session, University at Albany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.
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UAlbany Summer: PhD Student Bringing Energy, Wastewater Research to Nigeria
Alfred Navokhi Apaji spent the summer working on wastewater treatment and energy production solutions that he can eventually take home to his small town of Wukari in Nigeria, where the lack of regular electricity, clean water and waste disposal leads to frequent illness and missed school.
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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.
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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.
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Studying Miniature Hearts at CNSE
Doctoral student Maria Paredes-Espinosa first heard of the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering while she was a student at Yachay University in her native Ecuador. At UAlbany, she found herself right at home, thanks to CNSE's role as hub for innovation and cutting-edge research.
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Diebold Lab Aims to Improve Crystal Phase Mapping for Thin Film Processing
CNSE Professor Emeritus Alain C. Diebold is taking aim at analyzing the different methods for mapping thin film technology, a key component of microchip manufacturing.
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Students Take Top Prize for Device to Help Disabled Workers
Students Binh Ho, Alex Pilkey and Shakib Ahmed won first place in NYSID's annual CREATE (Cultivating Resources for Employment with Assistive Technology) competition, which provides a forum for college students across New York help those living with disabilities succeed in the workplace.