Learning and Using AI as Part of My Graduate School Journey
Yashwanth Kotha is a master’s student in UAlbany’s Data Science MS program. In this blog, he shares his experiences learning about and using artificial intelligence (AI) as part of his graduate journey.
Mentorship Matters: Building Meaningful Academic Relationships
Sky is a graduate of the Climate Science PhD program at UAlbany. In this blog, she discusses the many advantages of seeking out supportive mentors in graduate school, tips to find them, as well as the benefits of becoming a mentor to others.
From RISE to Startup: How Our Team Launched GrantsMate at UAlbany
Meet the team behind GrantsMate — an AI-powered platform developed by UAlbany alumni to help researchers discover funding opportunities and collaborators faster. Through the RISE program at University at Albany, this interdisciplinary team transformed an idea into a growing startup — combining expertise across public administration, sociology, computer science, and business.
Why Interdisciplinary Perspectives Matter in Research
In this blog, a second-year doctoral student, Katie Baronowski, shares how her background in psychology contributes to discussions alongside peers in data analytics, public policy, emergency management, and technology. Together, these perspectives deepen understanding and lead to more innovative, resilient solutions.
Initiatives for Women at UAlbany
In this blog, our doctoral students share how IFW funding enabled them to present research, accelerate data collection, gain technical training, and expand their professional networks — illustrating the broader impact of investing in women and underrepresented voices in academia.
Lessons, Leadership, and Launching a Career After the MBA
From case studies and team projects to mentorship from faculty, the MBA program helped Travis transition confidently from the classroom to a professional environment focused on impact and student engagement.
Digital Tools for Graduate Student: Tech Stack for Success
In this blog, Information Science Ph.D. student Dwi Puspita Sari shares how digital tools support her work as both a doctoral researcher and research assistant — enhancing efficiency, organization, and qualitative analysis workflows
Thriving in UAlbany’s Environmental and Sustainable Engineering Program
Wyne Ziocha and Syed Muhammad Arsh Hussain share their experiences in the Environmental & Sustainable Engineering program at the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering at UAlbany — from navigating the application process to engaging in coursework that connects engineering, sustainability, public policy, and real-world impact.