News Center Archive

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Aid Farmers in Ghana
As part of a Google initiative to help academics and nonprofits develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques that can improve people’s lives, University at Albany Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Daphney-Stavroula Zois is working with AGRI-WEB to help smallholder farmers in Ghana develop better prediction models for their crop yields.
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Interdisciplinary Team Suggests Ways to Address Pandemic Telemental Health Disparities
An interdisciplinary team spanning the School of Public Health, the School of Social Welfare and the College of Arts & Sciences found there is a lack of research guiding telemental healthcare for pandemic relief, combined with an inadequate ability for the system to address telemental health disparities.
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Constitution Day Essay/Video Contest Winners Revealed
Students tackled issues of term limits and environmental rights.
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Exploring the Role of AI in Government
With the increased use of AI applications by public services and agencies, researchers at the University at Albany have taken on lead roles in producing a special issue on Artificial Intelligence in Government for Social Science Computer Review.
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Ellucian Foundation Grant Supports Students in Need
A $25,000 grant helped 20 students with unexpected emergency expenses.
An illustration shows a woman waving to family and friends in a Zoom meeting on her computer screen. Words read: Holiday Card Contest, 1st place: $1000, 2nd place: $650, 3rd place: $350, deadline Wed. Dec. 1, 5 p.m. University at Albany
Holiday Card Designs Sought for Annual Contest
Students can submit artwork for the annual Holiday Card contest, and a chance to win a scholarship
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Caring Approach to Student Needs Garners SUNY Award
UAlbany Cares, which runs the campus food pantry, clothing closet and Student Emergency Fund, was honored as an Outstanding Student Affairs Program.