NORDTECH Funds Six Advanced Tools at UAlbany Innovation Lab
The tools were funded by the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH), which is part of U.S. Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons, a network of regional R&D hubs created to maintain the U.S. competitive edge in key fields related to semiconductors and microchip design.
Showcase 2025: CNSE Student Gains Valuable Insight into Research and Innovation
CNSE Student Maria Paredes-Espinosa is on track to earning her PhD in nanobioscience in 2026 under the mentorship of CNSE Associate Professor Janet Paluh. This spring, she is preparing to present her research at UAlbany Showcase on April 30, where she will take part in the annual pitch competition.
UAlbany Celebrates STEM for International Women's Day
The College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, along with the UAlbany chapter of the Society of Women Engineers hosted a celebration in honor of International Women's Day on Friday, March 7.
Shanabrook to Deliver 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture
University at Albany alum Sue Shanabrook will deliver the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering’s 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture on Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. in ETEC 149/151. Registration is now available.
CNSE Researcher Explores Using Sapphires for Fiber Optics Sensing
CNSE research Mengbing Huang is exploring new technologies for fiber optics sensing in harsh environments. Utilizing single-crystal sapphire fibers, Huang is exploring the development of optic sensors that could provide a solution for optic sensing in extremely harsh environments, such as in nuclear reactors or aerospace rockets.
UAlbany Launches New Semiconductor and Microelectronics Scholarship Program
UAlbany's new Semiconductor and Microelectronics Leadership Program provides scholarships of $5,000 to exceptional high school or transfer students interested in the semiconductor and microelectronics programs at the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering.
A Passion for EUV Research Fuels Nhan’s PhD Pursuits
UAlbany graduate student Justin Nhan is a self-described tech enthusiast. Working alongside College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) Professor Kathleen Dunn, Nhan’s research involves EUV lithography, a process central to creating smaller, more powerful computer chips.
CNSE Partnering with DeepSeq on Generative AI for Drug Research
University at Albany Professor of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Susan Sharfstein is partnering with the startup firm DeepSeq.AI on a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to advance AI-driven drug discovery.