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  • Kennedy announces $475,000 grant for wind tunnel research
    9/16/24

    UB received a $475,000 federal grant to enhance its wind tunnel research on extreme weather events. The funding will allow UB to purchase advanced equipment for its Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory, aiding in the study of how extreme winds impact infrastructure and contributing to the development of more resilient communities.

  • Training Western New York’s new sustainability workforce
    9/13/24

    A six-week course by UB's Resilient Buildings Lab and PUSH Buffalo trains community members for careers in energy efficiency and clean technology. Funded by NYSERDA, the program offers hands-on skills like home energy auditing and HVAC assessment, aiming to provide disadvantaged communities with access to green job training and promote sustainability in Buffalo.

  • Nursing researcher to attend White House Extreme Heat Summit
    9/12/24

    Daniel Jackson Smith, an assistant professor at UB’s School of Nursing, is attending the White House Extreme Heat Summit to discuss the impacts of extreme heat and mitigation strategies. Smith, whose research centers on climate change's health effects, advocates for setting maximum temperature limits in workplaces and schools to protect vulnerable populations.

  • ‘One health’ champion takes helm of new SPHHP center
    9/11/24

    Kelly K. Baker, director of UB's new Center for Climate Change and Health Equity, aims to foster collaboration across disciplines to address climate and health equity challenges. Her focus is on creating an incubator for researchers, policymakers, and communities to develop solutions that improve climate resiliency and health outcomes.

  • Anna Walsh and the ‘process’ that created opportunity for the young children of Makhanda
    9/10/24

    Anna Walsh, a UB graduate, turned her vision of a STEM camp in South Africa into a reality, overcoming initial doubts. With the support of passionate UB volunteers, the camp continues to thrive, and Walsh is excited to expand it with health care initiatives, empowering even more students and communities.

  • UB launches SUNY’s first Indigenous studies major
    9/9/24

    UB's Department of Indigenous Studies has launched a new major, the first in the SUNY system, focusing on Indigenous issues, environmental concerns, and Haudenosaunee governance. Led by Mishuana Goeman, the program aims to attract Indigenous students and prepare graduates for careers in governance, health, and environmental fields.

  • Engaging children with STEM while addressing local environmental issues
    9/3/24

    Monica Miles, Engineering Education professor, led a  summer camp on Buffalo's East Side, supported by UB Sustainability. The camp engaged youth in STEM activities focused on local environmental issues like air quality. The camp aimed to inspire interest in STEM and green careers while launching Buffalo’s first EPA Air Quality Flag Program, raising awareness about environmental justice and community health.

     

  • Eat Local WNY initiative aims to create bounty of benefits for consumers, food producers
    8/28/24

    WNY is loyal to local, but that loyalty often doesn't extend to purchasing food from local farmers. Researchers on campus hope to change this through the Eat Local WNY initiative. Read more about the project and how you can get involved!