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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.
This composite image features two side by side headshots. Emmanuel Edem Adade is at left. Smiling, with a short beard, he is wearing black rectangular-rimmed glasses and a blue denim button down shirt. At right, Jesus Frias smiles in a blue sweater with white stripes. A tree with yellow blossoms is in the background.
UAlbany STEM Faculty Launch ‘Graduate Pathway for Scholars’ Program for PhD Students in Biology and Chemistry
UAlbany PhD candidates Emmanuel Edem Adade and Jesus Frias are the inaugural Fellows in the “Graduate Pathway for Scholars” program, a newly launched initiative for grad students in biology and chemistry who wish to pursue careers in academia.
Alexis Weber presents her work at the 3-Minute Thesis competition at UAlbany in March.
3-Minute Thesis Winner Weber’s Journey from Student to CEO
Alexis Weber has earned many titles during her time at UAlbany. The fifth-year PhD student from Jacksonville, Fla., recently added 3-Minute Thesis winner to her list of accolades, which also includes being selected for the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
UAlbany Computer Scientist Petko Bodganov works on an equation on a whiteboard in his computer lab that is part of his research on deep tissue imaging.
CNSE Scientist Aims to Improve Deep Tissue Imaging
UAlbany Associate Professor of Computer Science Petko Bogdanov is part of a multi-institution effort that hopes to revolutionize the field with a new class of near-infrared contrast agents designed with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide an even greater level of detail.
Unal Tatar, Unal Tatar, assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Professor Named Research Fellow by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
The NAIC Research Fellows Program is intended to foster new and innovative research in insurance regulation by providing resources to researchers working in the field.
UAlbany student Jacob Webb stands with his award for first place at the Capital Region business competition.
UAlbany Students Prepare for NYS Business Plan Competition
UAlbany students Jacob Webb, Sam Hogan, Russ Fugal, Omar Cunningham and Ehdoh Kyi are taking part in the New York Business Plan Competition final on April 25 at ETEC.
UAlbany students prepare to launch a weather balloon in near darkness at Fort Drum.
UAlbany Students Experience Totality Through NASA Eclipse Ballooning Project
NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, which included 53 student teams, took advantage of the April 8 total solar eclipse, launching weather balloons from locations on the totality path across the U.S. to collect and analyze atmospheric data.