Study: Community Violence Interventionists Face On-the-Job Violence, Secondary Trauma
Two new articles by researchers at the University at Albany and Northwestern University show the extent to which civilians working to intervene in and de-escalate street violence face job-related violence themselves, as well as secondary trauma from that violence.
UAlbany Study: Perceptions of Fairness a Critical Component of Telework Arrangements
A new study by researchers at the University at Albany points to a gap in perceptions about telework among employees who telecommute and those who work only in-person.
Doctoral Student Studies Role of AI in Government
Tzuhao Chen, a PhD student at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy is studying how AI can be applied to a host of issues in the public sector, with the goal of transforming public services for the betterment of society.
Exploring the Potential of AI in Government Decision-Making
Researchers at UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government have co-authored a study aimed at answering how AI techniques can be used to boost government decision-making by gearing public spending toward increasing GDP, decreasing inflation and reducing income inequality.
Faculty Research Masterclasses
Throughout the Fall 2022 semester, Rockefeller College will be hosting a Lunch and Learn Series, featuring interesting and impactful faculty research. Each session will include a faculty presentation on their research topic of choice followed by a Q&A with the virtual audience. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required to receive the Zoom links.
UAlbany Students Compete in National Cyber Policy and Strategy Competition
The “Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge” provides student teams with a deeper understanding of the policy and strategy challenges associated with management of a cyber crisis.
Rockefeller College Remembers Robert Mauro
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy is sad to announce that Robert “Bob” Mauro, PhD ’09 passed away on October 31 at the age of 46 after an extended illness. Bob was an alumnus and active member of Rockefeller College’s Advisory Board. He also earned the University at Albany Alumni Association’s Excellence in Education Award in 2016.
UAlbany Launches Massive Artificial Intelligence Cluster Hire of 27 Faculty
The University at Albany will add an unprecedented 27 new faculty members specializing in artificial intelligence in the coming months, marking the next critical phase in the University’s ambitious plan to incorporate elements of AI teaching and research across all academic programs. The 27 new hires — the largest cluster hire in the University’s history — are among 49 new faculty members expected to join UAlbany next year and will help lay the foundation for the University’s new AI academy.