Arts and Sciences Dean Wins Lifetime Award for Psychological Research of Diverse Communities
College of Arts and Sciences Dean and Psychology Professor Jeanette Altarriba has been selected to receive a James M. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association (APA) for outstanding contributions to the psychological research of racially diverse communities.
Q&A with Cassandra Marshall, Director of Nursing at UAlbany
Nursing Director Cassandra Marshall sheds light on her professional pathway, her philosophy on nursing education and plans for the future of nursing at UAlbany.
Writing Project Celebrates 20 Years at UAlbany with Art Exhibition, Book Launch
The Capital District Writing Project, a local site of the National Writing Project based at UAlbany that works to enhance the teaching of writing in local schools, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with the launch of a permanent art exhibition and book commemorating its recent Freedom Dreaming for Educational Justice initiative.
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.
CAREER Award Focuses on Framework for Learning Complex Network Dynamics
Abram Magner, an assistant professor in the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, has recently been awarded a $584,993 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project, “CAREER: Theoretical Foundations for Learning Network Dynamics.”
UAlbany Climatologist Awarded $2 Million to Study Climate Change in South America
DAES Professor Mathias Vuille is launching two research projects focused on past, present and future climate change in South America.
Study Finds Public Opposes 'Coerced Motherhood' Behind Bars
A study co-authored by Justin Pickett of the School of Criminal Justice finds most people prefer providing abortion access and parental support for pregnant people in the criminal justice system.