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The University at Albany hosted the 2026 International Congress on Biophotonics last week, marking the first time in more than a decade that the event was held in the United States.

UAlbany political scientist Bryan Early's latest book, a collaboration with colleague Togzhan Kassenova, explores both the promise and challenges of using the global financial system to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

UAlbany junior Harry Weinstein is already presenting his research on a global stage, sharing work on next-generation chip-making materials at a leading international conference. He will present that work again at Showcase on April 30.

A recent study led by UAlbany researchers on security fatigue, published in the European Journal of Information Systems, examines how growing cybersecurity demands are impacting employee behavior.

For decades, the U.S. country has wisely invested in the pieces needed to improve forecasts — collecting observations, performing research and developing more capable computer models. Much of this work is performed and funded through government agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

UAlbany hosted a national gathering of academics, educators, students and professionals for its inaugural AI Plus Symposium, held March 6-8. The event explored the transformative potential and challenges of artificial intelligence in education.

Built, operated and maintained by the University at Albany on behalf of New York State after Superstorm Sandy, the NYS Mesonet last year celebrated 10 years of watching the skies over New York.