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UAlbany researchers stand in front of a specialized sensor installed to monitor Puerto Rico's power grid.
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.
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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.
A student researcher points a green laser at a sample in the Lednev lab.
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.  
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UAlbany Selected One of The Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs
The University at Albany has been selected as one of the 2025 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs. The annual recognition – awarded by ACPA - College Student Educators International (ACPA) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education – celebrates student affairs workplaces that are vibrant, diverse, supportive and committed to staff work-life balance, professional development and inclusive excellence.
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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.
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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.
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PISCES Passes $25M in Funding While Working to Secure Global Trade
The Project on International Security, Commerce and Economic Statecraft (PISCES), originally founded to help prevent the proliferation of missiles and nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, has expanded into protecting a whole range of newer technologies from being misused.