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  • UB, partners work to make algal fuel more efficient, affordable
    3/12/24

    A new UB-led research project — funded by a $2 million U.S. Department of Energy grant - is working to cheapen and optimize algal biofuel production through the integration of polyculture farming, artificial intelligence, microscopy, and various other interdisciplinary research techniques.

  • More than 400 discuss ‘How We Change the Black East Side’
    3/11/24

    At one of the largest public gatherings ever hosted by UB's medical school, over 400 East Side residents, academics, and community advocates gathered to discuss the East Side Neighborhood Transformation Project, a novel approach for neighborhood revitalization aimed at radically transforming communities located on the Black East Side.

  • UB engineering professor lands $1.5 million grant to create clean hydrogen
    3/7/24

    A UB-led research team has just secured $1.5 million in funding, including $1.17 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to develop a two-year project that works to produce clean hydrogen, furthering UB's committment to achiveing carbon neutrality across campuses by 2030.

  • Women’s symposium explores social justice — and the struggle to achieve it
    3/6/24

    A recent UB women's symposium kicked off Women’s History Month, delving into a diverse array of subjects revolving around social justice and its contemporary challenges. Multiple speakers were present and panelists fielded questions regarding self-identity and suggested avenues for continued activism. 

  • UB experts, grad students contribute to NYS climate change report
    2/29/24

    New York State officials released a groundbreaking climate change report featuring crucial contributions from the University at Buffalo. In partnership with UB's Resilient Buildings Lab, the report offers vital strategies for safeguarding against climate impacts, showcasing UB's leadership in climate resilience research. UB's pivotal role underscores its commitment to addressing climate change, aligning with Vice President Kamala Harris's recognition of UB's sustainability research as a national model.

  • UB Sustainability partners with UBIT on tech space upgrade
    2/27/24

    UBIT and UB Sustainability have collaborated to modernize telecommunications infrastructure on campus, ensuring state-of-the-art connectivity that is essential for sustainability operations. Preceding the pandemic and continuing on, UB Sustainability embraced technologies like Zoom to optimize communication channels and minimize environmental impact through virtual meetings, underscoring the importance of reliable tech in advancing climate action across UB campuses.

  • UB CMI funds eight faculty-industry manufacturing R&D projects
    2/23/24

    UB’s Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) has awarded eight manufacturing projects to support development of new materials technologies during the 2023-24 fiscal year. This year's initiatives prioritize sustainability by focusing on developing low-cost, low-temperature catalysts for ammonia cracking to facilitate green hydrogen production, enhancing anti-ice coatings for wind turbines, and creating infectious bio-film resistant orthopaedic implants. These efforts align with UB's commitment to advancing technologies that promote environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability.

  • AI-enhanced indoor farming takes root at UB
    2/22/24

    A new research project at UB’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is revealing the true power of AI in early detection of nutrient deficiencies, pests, and other horticultural issues. This study, which primarily targets vertical indoor cultivation, carries significant implications that may revolutionize resource efficiency for cultivation practices and monitoring of plant health.