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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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CEHC Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults
The project will expose participants from the general public to disaster environments using Meta Quest VR headsets, which offer immersive experiences in 3D spaces.
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Study: UAlbany Researchers Identify New Driver of Antimicrobial Resistance
UAlbany researchers have identified a genetic mechanism that allows antimicrobial resistance to spread among the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae — the third leading cause of blood infections globally.
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Study Explores Associations Between Access to Urban Blue and Green Spaces and Early-Stage Heart Disease
Living among nature and in close proximity to rivers were linked with better heart health; however, study results also show that environmental and social factors associated with inner-city living can outweigh benefits of park proximity for residents living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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Q&A: The Intersection of Mosquito-borne Disease and Climate Change
UAlbany’s Alexander T. Ciota and Oliver Timm share insights on the rise of mosquito-borne diseases, how climate change is affecting mosquito populations and recommendations on how to protect against mosquito-borne disease.
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Aiguo Dai Elected as Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
AGU Fellows are recognized for their scientific eminence, demonstrated through breakthroughs, discoveries or innovations that advance the Earth and space sciences.
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UAlbany Analysis Finds Mobile Phone Distractions Adversely Affect Learning in Young Adults
A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions.