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New Analysis Tracks Rise of Dangerous Drug Adulterant and Public Health Response in New York State
As medetomidine emerged and spread through New York's illicit drug supply, public health agencies executed a data-driven response to alert the public, make health practitioners aware of the emergent substance, distribute test strips and ultimately save lives. Their efforts were analyzed and documented in a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine Evidence.
Hurricane Florence is seen from outside the International Space Station.
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientist Discusses Hurricane Forecasting Ahead of 2026 Season
Brian Tang recently published an article in The Conversation that explores how hurricane forecasts have improved in recent decades and why those improvements should not be taken for granted.
A group of people stand inside the Massry School of Business at the Unviersity at Albany posed for a group shot.
Massry Co-Op Program Connects Students with Regional Employers
A new new co-op initiative places students into full-time, paid roles for four to five months during the academic semester, allowing them to gain immersive workplace experience before returning to classes the following term.
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UAlbany’s Center for Healthy Aging Appoints New Director
Associate Professor Allison Appleton has been named director of the University at Albany’s Center for Healthy Aging. Launched in 2024, the Center brings together faculty, researchers, students and community partners to advance innovative research, workforce development and community collaborations aimed at promoting healthy aging and longevity.
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CNSE Hosts Hands-On Energy Storage Training
The College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering at UAlbany hosted a free, two-week, hands-on training program from May 11-22 for college students, recent graduates and individuals seeking careers in energy storage, batteries and clean energy.
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President Rodríguez Lauds Federal Quantum Computing Investments
"This $1.3 billion federal investment in quantum computing innovation in the Capital Region once again proves what we’ve known for three decades: The road to the most powerful technologies of the future passes through Albany," Rodríguez said.
Members of CurrentView, led by CNSE's Omid Rajabi Shishvan, celebrate after winning top prize during the spring RISE Demo Day competition. (Photo by University Photo Service)
RISE Program Helps UAlbany Innovators Turn Ideas Into Impact
In just over a year, four groups of UAlbany researchers, students and Capital Region startups have moved through the Research & Innovators Startup Exchange (RISE), exploring what it takes to bring ideas beyond the lab and into the marketplace.