UAlbany Summer: MPH Student Aids Sexual Reproductive Health Efforts in Togo, West Africa
This summer, Master of Public Health (MPH) student Aicha Akindele interned with the Togolese branch of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), where she supported efforts to improve sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and population data.
Researchers Team Up to Build Open Geoscience Community through $1.6 Million National Science Foundation Project
The funding supports phase two of “Project Pythia,” a collaborative effort to collect high-quality interactive learning tools for Python-based data analysis and visualization in the geosciences.
UAlbany, UConn Researchers Partner on New Climate Center to Support Weather Innovation and Energy Resilience
WISER aims to leverage the research and expertise at both institutions to create advanced weather- and climate-based solutions for the energy industry, now and in the future.
Hobson Writes About 50 Years of Women In Hip-Hop in a Ms. Magazine Series
Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Professor Janell Hobson interviewed feminist scholars, professors, playwrights, djs and music executives for the series, which includes a syllabus and playlist.
Targeting Mpox Messages to At-Risk Groups Could Result in Stigma, Study Finds
Survey found that emphasizing that men who have sex with men are most at risk for the virus mpox had the negative effect of increasing support for restricting LGBTQ+ events.
Atmospheric Science Faculty, Students Launch Weather Balloons for Capital Region Research Project
The research team is building a vertical profile of the atmosphere around local severe weather events.
Erie County Turns to UAlbany Researchers for Winter Storm Preparedness
A new 18-month, $349,774 partnership with UAlbany and National Weather Service researchers aims to ensure Western New Yorkers are better prepared for future winter storms.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 25, 2023) — The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.