Science and Technology

News about the latest UB research in science, engineering and technology, and its impact on society. (see all topics)

UB law expert calls Supreme Court’s decision on class action lawsuits a ‘big win for consumers’
1/20/16
A Supreme Court decision ruling a class action lawsuit can continue, even after a business offers to fully pay the first person who brought suit is a “big win for consumers,” according to a UB law expert.
Venu Govindaraju named VP for research and economic development
1/11/16
Leading computer scientist Venu Govindaraju has been named vice president for research and economic development at the University at Buffalo.
Kui Ren named IEEE Fellow
1/8/16
The computer scientist was recognized for his “for contributions to security and privacy in cloud computing and wireless networks.”
UB doctoral candidate works on UN project to ensure universal understanding of sustainable development goals
1/7/16
Mark Jensen knows how to structure information. Give him gigabytes of data and he’ll organize the disparate elements into a universally accessible whole.
WNY nonprofits reduce waste by learning the Lean way
1/5/16
The groups received training from UB's Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE).
Attention, industry: Got a problem? Call on UB mathematicians
12/22/15
New NSF grant to fund partnership between UB math department, industry.
A banner year for UB-related startups
12/21/15
Companies tied to UB help cement the Buffalo Niagara region’s growing reputation for business talent.
Fifteen UB research projects that made headlines worldwide in 2015
12/21/15
From robot bees to designer neurons, here are highlights from a great year of research.
Probing the mystery of how cancer cells die
12/17/15
Study traces how enigmatic molecules — said to be named for the riddle-telling sphinx — help cancer self-destruct.
After the Paris climate deal: What’s next for climate change research?
12/16/15
More studies are needed to understand how sea levels could rise in coming years, UB expert says.

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