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Outstanding Dining.
Outstanding Dining
4/25/16

Buffalo's dining experiences are as varied as its diverse population. You can find food for every taste and pocketbook at the city's many restaurants, breweries and food trucks. "Taste of Buffalo" is the largest two-day food festival in the U.S.

A History of Hot Carriers.
A History of Hot Carriers
4/25/16

The EDISON conference has a long history - almost 50 years - dating back to the founding of the International Conference on Hot Carriers in Semiconductors. Here we see attendees from the first meeting in Modena, Italy, in 1973.

City of Good Neighbors.
City of Good Neighbors
4/25/16

Buffalo is a vibrant city nestled on the northern edge of Lake Erie. Prominent during the industrial revolution, Buffalo has a rich cultural and architectural heritage. This "city of good neighbors" is experiencing a cultural and economic renaissance. 

Waterfront Transformed.
Waterfront Transformed
4/25/16

Part of Buffalo's renaissance is its bustling waterfront, Canalside. Located just a short (and free!) tram ride from the conference site, Canalside offers a variety of year-round activities, including kayaking, paddle boarding, concerts and history tours.

Reinventing Buffalo.
Reinventing Buffalo
4/25/16

Rebuilding from the collapse of heavy industry in the 1970s and 80s, Buffalo has emerged as a high-tech center for the biomedical sciences, state-of-the-art manufacturing and photovoltaic technologies.

Industrial Heritage.
Industrial Heritage
4/25/16

With completion of the famous Erie Canal, Buffalo gained prominence as a major industrial and trade center during the late 19th and early 20th century. Immigrants flocked here to work in the city's steel and grain mills that supplied a growing America.

AC or DC?
AC or DC?
4/25/16

The Buffalo-Niagara region was an important setting for the “War of Currents” between the Westinghouse and Edison companies. In 1886 Westinghouse (left) developed the first commercial AC power system in the U.S. in Buffalo. He also employed Nikola Tesla (right), who developed a successful AC induction motor. 

A Natural Wonder.
A Natural Wonder
4/25/16

One of the major wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls is located a convenient 30-minute drive from downtown Buffalo. Come stand on the edge and witness 168,000 cubic meters of water flow over the crest every minute!

Bustling Nightlife.
Bustling Nightlife
4/25/16

Variety is the name of the game when it comes to Buffalo’s nightlife. From quaint pubs and cozy coffeehouses to stylish dance clubs and eclectic live-music, you’re sure to find a scene that suits your style, especially in the thriving theater district.

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Buffalo Niagara Region

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  • one of the many Victorian-era homes in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
    A great place to live
    3/2/22

    A major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, Buffalo Niagara offers a low cost of living and affordable housing prices. | Read more about our region's affordability

  • Photo of a snowboarder in mid-air.
    Year round outdoor activities
    6/19/14

    Buffalo Niagara’s temperate, four-seasons climate sets the scene for year-round outdoor fun from hiking to sailing to skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy America’s first urban park system, the shore and waters of Lake Erie, and nearby Niagara Falls.

  • A photo of the colonnades at Albright-Knox Art Gallery at night.
    Vast cultural riches
    2/26/15

    Our cultural scene includes a broad spectrum of art, theater and music. Our riches include the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Shea’s Performing Arts Center and UB’s Center for the Arts.

  • A film still from the video "Buffalo: You'll Eat It Up!" from the Buffalo Convention and Visitors Bureau. The still shows a chef putting the last touches on a plate of sushi rolls.
    Tastes of Buffalo Niagara
    6/19/14

    While “Buffalo chicken wings” have put the area on the world’s culinary map, that original delight overshadows a rich landscape of area dining, from fine, upscale restaurants to diverse, ethnic eateries that reflect the cultural mix of Buffalo Niagara.

  • A photo of a Buffalo Bills fan holding a sign that reads, "Go Bills.".
    The sporting life
    6/19/14

    A big slice of life in Buffalo Niagara, sports include the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League and the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League—in addition to the UB Bulls, competing in the NCAA’s Division I Mid-American Conference.

  • A photo of people looking at art objects during the Allentown Arts Festival.
    Family fun, shopping and nightlife
    6/19/14

    Family fun comes in many fascinating forms and surprising spots in Buffalo Niagara. If you want to relax, or shop or party, you can’t beat the boutiques, shops, cafes, spas and hotspots in Buffalo and its suburbs.

Announcements

  • 8/4/17 Student Presentation Prizes
  • 6/5/17 Scientific Program now available online
  • The Institute of Physics will host the international Workshop on Advances in Quantum Transport in Low-Dimensional Systems from Sep. 4-5, 2017
  • 9/12/17 Samindranath Mitra, Editor, Physical Review Letters to talk on publishing in PRL
  • 1/13/17 Abstract Submission Open
  • 9/12/17 Greetings from the General Chair
  • 5/3/17 Conference Proceedings
  • 6/23/16 C8 IUPAP Endorsement

Edison 20 Event

Edison '20 group.
View pictures from the event!

Useful Links

  • EDISON 19: Salamanca (Spain), 2015
  • EDISON 18: Matsue (Japan), 2013
  • EDISON 17: Santa Barbara (USA), 2011
  • 6/20/17 Venue and Accommodations
  • Visit Niagara Falls & Buffalo, NY

Gold Sponsors

  • UBOVPRED
  • UB School of Engineering
  • UB Electrical Engineering
  • Basic Energy Sciences, Office of Science, US Department of Energy
  • UB Department of Physics

Silver Sponsors

  • University of Rochester, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Kurt Lesker, Inc.
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