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Allison Finch points at a computer screen inside UAlbany's State Weather Risk Communication Center.
UAlbany Researchers Support Launch of New York Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard
The New York State Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard forecasts levels of heat-related health risks and raises awareness about the dangers of heat exposure.
UAlbany students stand in front of VICEROY step and repeat banner.
UAlbany and FIU Students Present Original Research at VICEROY Showcase
The event brought together students from both institutions to share their original research projects spanning artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicle security and Internet of Things systems.
UAlbany students wear orange and yellow jerseys while completing sit ups during the FBI physical fitness test.
UAlbany Partners with FBI to Host 'Train Like an Agent' Event
This second annual event, hosted at UAlbany’s Track and Field Complex, challenged 34 participating students to see if they have what it takes to become a special agent.
UAlbany Provost Carol Kim speaks with a student presenting on the floor of Broadview Center during Showcase 2025.
Student Research and Creativity on Display at 3rd Annual Showcase
The event featured poster displays, oral presentations, demonstrations, panel discussions, recitals, art exhibitions and performances that reflect new and original exploration of topics in STEM, arts and humanities, social sciences and the professions.
Sky Hooler holds up a sediment core sample in front of a body of water in the Adirondacks.
UAlbany Study Shows 90 Percent Metal Pollution Drop in Adirondack Surface Waters Five Decades after the Clean Air Act
The study presents the first documented evidence that Adirondack surface waters have nearly fully recovered from metal pollution since the enactment of the Clean Air Act.
Paul Tonko, UAlbany and community leaders stand in front of the UAlbany greenhouse holding up an ITECA sign.
UAlbany Launches Student-Run Tree Nursery to Improve Urban Forests
Ahead of Earth Day, the University at Albany announced funding for a new student-run tree nursery that will help boost climate resilience and urban forestry in the Capital Region.
Carly Sutter sits in front of a map of New York inside UAlbany’s xCITE lab.
Showcase 2025: Using AI to Monitor Road Surface Conditions
UAlbany graduate student researcher Carly Sutter is collaborating with the New York State Department of Transportation to develop a new tool that utilizes machine learning models to improve situational awareness of road surface conditions across the state.
Jorge Gonzalez-Cruz works with a UAlbany student to install a specialized sensor that can monitor Puerto Rico's transmission towers.
Engagement Ring: Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid
Jorge González-Cruz is featured on the most recent episode of the Engagement Ring podcast, sharing details about his project to improve Puerto Rico’s power grid resiliency.