
Study: Powerful Narrative Can Drive Policy Action, Cultural Change
A new study examines how disseminating largely false narratives around the issue of Critical Race Theory and public schools propelled people to demand bans on teaching CRT, influenced long-held political and cultural beliefs, and could have implications for the future of public education.

CTG UAlbany Study Examines AI Chatbots in Public Organizations
Rsearchers from the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) and University College London (UCL)’s School of Public Policy are examining the use of chatbots by governments, and what factors have led to their successful deployment or failure.

Study: ‘Vaccine Apartheid’ Caused by Gap in Access Between Richer and Poorer Countries
The new study, co-authored by Rockefeller College's Ashley Fox, is among the first to quantify unmet demand for the vaccine — people who would be willing to be vaccinated if they had access.

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.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Past, Present, and Future
Please join us for a discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Wednesday, December 6th at 2:30pm via Zoom. Arash Azizi, a faculty member at Clemson University, will give a brief presentation on the historical background of the conflict, how the present round of fighting got to where it is now, and explore some of the potential futures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with participants moderated by Rockefeller College Dean Julie Novkov. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

UAlbany Spotlights Senior Faculty for Research, Creative Arts and Scholarship
As part of Research and Entrepreneurship week, the University at Albany hosted a senior faculty recognition ceremony on Oct. 17.

Rockefeller College Student Shares Personal Story of Advocating for New York Medical Aid in Dying Act
Choosing how you die is one of the most personal decisions a person can make. Ari Klein, a junior at UAlbany, knows this after losing his grandfather to terminal cancer in 2021.

UAlbany Spotlights Senior Faculty for Research, Creative Arts and Scholarship
As part of Research and Entrepreneurship week, the University at Albany hosted a senior faculty recognition ceremony on Oct. 17.