Research News

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  • Examining source separation of wastewater
    3/15/24

    A research team aims to develop solutions to separate urine from solid human waste for use in environmentally and economically beneficial applications.

  • SUNY Press publishes work on African American toasts
    2/27/24

    The new edition of UB faculty member Bruce Jackson's classic work has been called "a brilliant groundbreaking work" by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

  • UB geography professors named AAG fellows
    2/23/24

    Jessie Poon and Ling Bian have been elected fellows of American Association of Geographers.

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

    Projects include green hydrogen production, anti-ice coatings for wind turbines and infectious biofilm resistant orthopaedic implants.

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

    The project, which uses AI to monitor plant health and fine-tune LED lighting systems, could help with food insecurity and sustainability issues. 

  • ‘UndocuJoy’ for undocumented students
    2/21/24

    UB professor Stephen Santa-Ramirez explores how undocumented college students experience joy despite navigating barriers.

  • Compulsory voting can reduce political polarization in U.S.
    2/20/24

    UB political philosopher Alexandra Oprea says options need to be found for boosting turnout at the polls.

  • Medical, pharmacy schools to co-host Rare Disease Day event
    2/19/24

    The half-day symposium on Feb. 29 focuses on groundbreaking research, diagnosis and clinical care.

  • UB joins federal government-led effort to boost AI safety
    2/16/24

    Researchers will help set standards and develop tools to ensure AI’s role for the social good nationwide.

  • Colִón receives AAAS Lifetime Mentor Award
    2/16/24

    The SUNY Distinguished Professor has been honored for his longstanding commitment to increasing diversity in the chemical sciences.

  • Uncovering new phages
    2/15/24

    UB oral biologist Kathryn Kauffman is investigating the role these viruses play in oral health and disease to better understand their role in overall human health.