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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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UAlbany Scientist Receives Funding to Commercialize Molecular Tool Against Alzheimer’s Disease
New small business technology transfer award supports UAlbany spinoff Company sxRNA Technologies Inc.
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NYS Writers Institute Announces Spring 2024 Season
The New York State Writers Institute is kicking off its spring season at the University at Albany with more than 30 events featuring writers and creatives who will discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence and the arts to climate change, homelessness, immigration and other social issues.
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Introducing UAlbany’s New Esports Director: A Q&A with John Macone
John Macone, a gaming community specialist and content creator on the streaming platform Twitch, has years of experience in the competitive gaming industry and is already hard at work as the new UAlbany Esports program director.
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Researchers Awarded More Than $2.9 Million to Explore Treatments for Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Findings could inform new therapeutic approaches for a range of repeat expansion diseases, including rare and understudied conditions
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STEM NOW: Student Group Invites New Members to Promote Gender Equality in STEM
A new student org at UAlbany invites members to build community and promote gender equality in STEM
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CNSE Earns ABET Accreditation in Environmental, Nanoscale Engineering
UAlbany's College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering has earned ABET accreditation for its bachelor of science in environmental and sustainable engineering. In addition, following the reunification with the Department of Nanoscale Engineering in 2023, the college has confirmed ABET accreditation for its bachelor’s degree in nanoscale engineering.