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  • 2023
  • UB Graduate School of Education professor LaGarrett King speaking at an event.
    UB expert examines significance of Black History Month in schools and society
    2/1/23

    Month’s original intent was to ensure that K-12 students understood Black people's rich history, which had been ignored or poorly conceived in schools, says UB’s LaGarrett King.

  • UB logo.
    Turkey-Syria earthquake: Building collapses not unexpected, say UB earthquake engineers
    2/9/23
    Many factors can contribute to a building collapsing during extreme earthquake shaking, such as which occurred Feb. 6 in Turkey and Syria, University at Buffalo earthquake engineers say.
  • Detail photo of a person getting their blood pressure checked.
    The secret to maintaining heart health may be simpler than you think, UB expert says
    2/9/23

    Women's Health Initiative investigator offers tips on how to maintain a healthy heart, including how the things people do every day can count toward hitting their heart health goals.

  • TESLA factory.
    Proposed Tesla union: Labor trends nationwide – and in Buffalo – give workers a shot, UB labor expert says
    2/15/23

    The union would be a first for the Elon Musk-owned company, says sociologist Erin Hatton.

  • Samantha Barbas photo.
    Legal scholar: NYT v. Sullivan should not be overturned
    3/6/23

    Samantha Barbas is the author a new book, ‘Actual Malice,' that explores the landmark press freedom case.

  • Two people working at a café.
    Loneliness epidemic demands immediate attention − and the fix isn’t that hard, UB psychologist says
    5/5/23

    Research shows that tiny gestures can have a positive impact on people’s lives by making them feel like part of a community, says Shira Gabriel, an expert in social psychology: “You have the power, with a very small act, to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

  • Kathryn Medler stands in a lab with her arms crossed.
    Can you taste wildfire smoke? Maybe, but it’s complicated, says University at Buffalo taste expert
    6/8/23

    For many people sensing a charred flavor in their mouth, it is most likely a misplaced sense of smell, says Kathryn Medler.

  • Stephanie Choi.
    K-pop expert Stephanie Choi explains genre’s global growth
    6/9/23

    ‘K-pop is really about the bond between the idols and the fans,’ Choi says.

  • Ozempic injection pens.
    Ozempic, anti-obesity drugs usher in ‘important moment’ for field of weight management, UB expert says
    6/16/23

    Registered dietitian Katherine Balantekin cautions that while popular anti-obesity drugs are helpful, they are ‘best used as adjuncts to behavioral obesity management.’

  • Deborah Chung.
    UB engineer discusses materials used to build Titan sub
    6/29/23

    Deborah Chung is an expert on composite materials, like those used to build the ill-fated Titan.

  • Katherine Balantekin head shot.
    New study on Wegovy should prompt insurers to cover the weight-loss drug, UB expert says
    8/11/23
    University at Buffalo expert Katherine Balantekin discusses the impact of the latest Wegovy clinical trial.
  • Julie Gorlewski.
    Tackling the teacher shortage requires a multifaceted approach, UB expert says
    8/31/23

    Gorlewski assesses the ongoing problems (and solutions) associated with the national teaching shortage

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