Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest on University at Albany faculty and staff receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
Local Artist Series to Feature Dance Film on Race Relations in America
The University at Albany Performing Arts Center will present a free screening next week of a love letter to Brian, Lesley, and Michelle, a dance film by local artist Hettie Barnhill exploring race relations in America.
Albany AI Design Phase Includes Tour of University of Florida’s HiPerGator
As the design phase of the $200 million, Albany Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative (Albany AI) gets underway, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Thenkurussi (Kesh) Kesavadas recently led a delegation from UAlbany to see first-hand how the University of Florida’s (UF) AI efforts are bringing transformational learning opportunities to its students.
CEHC Professor Examines Earthquake Post-Alert Messaging Following False Alarm
The incident, the first of its kind in the U.S., provided a unique opportunity to learn more about the importance of early warning earthquake and post-alert messaging.
School of Public Health Study Finds Students, Educators Often Experience Extreme Heat Conditions
Students frequently experience uncomfortable temperature and humidity at school, which could be detrimental to their health and education, according to a recent study by University at Albany School of Public Health researchers.
UAlbany Researchers Receive New Funding for Suicide Prevention Programming
School of Education researchers have received a $306,000, three-year grant to undertake a new project aimed at reducing risk for suicide and substance use among UAlbany students experiencing health disparities.
UAlbany’s School of Education Ranks #4 in Online Graduate Education
The University at Albany and its School of Education have placed #4 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of best online master’s in education programs, moving up four spots from last year.