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.
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientist Named Among World’s Most Influential Researchers
Atmospheric scientist Aiguo Dai has once again been named among the world’s most-cited researchers.
Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid for a Resilient Future
Jorge González-Cruz of the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center is leading a project to improve Puerto Rico's power grid resiliency.
Study: UAlbany Generates More than $1B for Capital Region Economy
The University at Albany generates $1.1 billion in economic activity throughout the Capital Region, according to a report released today (attached). The analysis, conducted by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, found the economic impact of UAlbany translated into $813 million in operational impacts; $211.7 million in construction-related impacts; $80 million in UAlbany students spending in local communities; and over 8,000 jobs across the Capital Region.
UAlbany Center for Biophotonic Technology and Artificial Intelligence Adds International Research Partner
University at Albany chemist Igor Lednev is adding another research partner to help develop laser-based technologies for forensics and medical diagnostics.
UAlbany Biologist Awarded $3.3M for Research on Kallmann Syndrome and Olfactory Development
Paolo Forni has received two grants totaling more than $3.3 million from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The funding will support his work studying Kallmann syndrome and related disorders affecting fertility and olfaction.
UAlbany Chemists Develop Color-Changing Test for Rapid Salmonella Detection
UAlbany researchers have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick, easy and inexpensive screening for salmonella in food products.