Graduate News

Here is how our graduate faculty, students and researchers are making headlines at the University at Buffalo.

Architecture prof counts the ways UB makes her feel True Blue
11/29/23
Daniela Sandler had taught at many different colleges and universities, but in her estimation, there's no place like UB.
Dental school celebrates renovated specialty clinic
11/29/23
The $3.4 million clinic will improve health outcomes for Western New Yorkers.
Encouraging seniors to apply to college
11/29/23
Through a partnership between SUNY and the Buffalo Public Schools, 2,000 letters will be mailed to BPS seniors inviting them to apply to college for fall 2024.
Jacobs School names Surtees associate dean for undergraduate education and STEM outreach
11/28/23
Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD, professor of biochemistry, has been named associate dean for undergraduate education and STEM outreach at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Unproven stem cell, gene therapies: UB-led team authors guide to protect consumers
11/28/23
Published in the journal Cytotherapy, the guide breaks down what is legitimate and what is not for patients and their families.
UB architects supporting food outreach program
11/28/23
UB is working with Drawing for Food, which auctions off architectural drawings to benefit those with food insecurity in Toronto.
Analytics/AI conference brings new perspectives
11/28/23
UB hosted the gathering of industry and academic experts dedicated to exploring the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence.
How carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect trap
11/28/23
Study finds duplicated genomes may have paved the way for specialized carnivory and separate-sexed plants.
Jinjun Xiong on AI for social good
11/28/23
As a young computer scientist at IBM, Jinjun Xiong was impressed when the company’s Watson computer won “Jeopardy!”. But he also thought we should be using AI to help people, not beat them. Today, as the director of UB’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, he’s spearheading multiple AI projects that do just that. In this episode of Driven to Discover, he talks to host Cory Nealon about all the ways AI can make our lives better, and why we shouldn’t be so afraid of it.
UB tops in New York for computer infrastructure awards
11/27/23
NSF funding points to UB’s statewide leadership in computing resources, AI and data science capabilities.
RNA’s solo act on the ever-changing stage of cellular dynamics
11/27/23
While RNA is well known for its part in cutting-edge vaccine technology, a UB-led study looks at its lesser explored role in the inner workings of cells.
Genomic study sheds light on how carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect traps
11/23/23
The plants’ duplicated genomes may have paved the way for specialized carnivory, as well as separate-sexed plants.
Town hall highlights progress on PACOR recommendations
11/22/23
UB leadership updated the community on the progress that's been made in making UB a more inclusive place to live, learn and work.
Study identifies key algae species helping soft corals survive warming oceans
11/22/23
The algae, from the genus Breviolum, resides inside the coral tissue, forming a symbiotic relationship.
The power of reflecting upon legacy
11/22/23
A new study reveals how to unlock the “Andrew Carnegie Effect” to address societal issues.