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Showcase 2026: Exploring Effects of Social Media on Health Among LGBTQ+ Teens
Clinical Psychology PhD student Jason Choi studies the effects of social media on mental health as a research Fellow at UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Health Disparities. Choi will present his latest research findings at UAlbany Showcase Day on April 30.
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FRESH ACTS Puts Students in the Spotlight
Six UAlbany students will see their original plays performed on stage April 22-25 as part of FRESH ACTS: A Festival of New Plays, a student-driven production in the Performing Arts Center’s Lab Theatre.
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Q&A With Gaurav Malhotra: What Can the Human Brain Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence?
Assistant Professor of Psychology Gaurav Malhotra shares insights on what drew him to the intersection of computer science, psychology and neuroscience, and how his research on human behavior and vision could advance our understanding of complex AI models.
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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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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.
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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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Dozens of UAlbany Researchers Among World’s Top 2% of Scientists
The annual Stanford University report, published through Elsevier, creates a public database of top-cited researchers.
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Study: Cluttered TV Weather Warnings Can Distract from Life-saving Details
A new University at Albany study shows that when weather alerts become too visually complex, people spend less time reading the text that tells them what to do.