College of Arts and Sciences News Archive

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UAlbany-Trained Broadcast Meteorologists Share Career Insights
UAlbany's Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences partnered with the Journalism Program to host a roundtable discussion featuring UAlbany alumni and current students who are now working as broadcast meteorologists in the Capital Region.
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Sethri Asamoah-Nani ’27: Dedicated to Science and Service
For Sethri Asamoah-Nani ’27, education isn't just a stepping stone. It was a foundation in his home in Ghana, where learning, discipline and community were central values.
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5Q with Richard F. Hamm: History, Law and the Good Society
Richard F. Hamm's latest book centers on Arthur Garfield Hays, a prominent civil liberties lawyer who challenged racial discrimination during an era shaped by segregation, global war and political repression. Hamm details why Hays is worth studying and why he is still relevant today.
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Do Trees Really Explode in the Cold? 5Q with Andrei Lapenas
What causes the loud cracking noises that trees sometimes make in extremely cold weather? Andrei Lapenas, a professor in the Department of Geography, Planning & Sustainability, explains this phenomenon.
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UAlbany Researchers Reveal Geometry Behind How AI Agents Learn
A new study from the University at Albany shows that artificial intelligence systems may organize information in far more intricate ways than previously thought. The study, “Exploring the Stratified Space Structure of an RL Game with the Volume Growth Transform,” has been published online through arXiv.
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Study: Crosstalk Inside Cells Helps Pathogens Evade Drugs
New UAlbany research shows that tiny mobile structures inside pathogens "collaborate" in previously unknown ways; in so doing, the broader cell learns how to evade drugs designed to kill it. The work advances our understanding of antibiotic resistance and could someday inform the development of new treatments against disaeases like listeriosis.
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'Goggles and Galleries’ Exhibit Shows Off Student Art Celebrating the Brain
For about a decade, UAlbany's Ewan McNay, who retired this month, prompted students to create "brain art" for extra credit. Before departing, the artworks were displayed at the first "Goggles and Galleries" event designed to encourage creative exploration in STEM fields.
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Caring for the Community: 5Q with Clinical Psychology PhD Student Vanessa Aryee
Clinical psychology PhD student Vanessa Aryee is among the team of student clinicians who provide mental health services at the Psychological Services Center. Aryee shared insights on her work at the Center, what she's studying in her latest research pursuits on campus, and how her research informs her approach to care.