Science and Technology

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

UB’s Goldwater Scholar takes unconventional road to research prominence
5/13/16
Anna Smith has earned distinction around campus for her nontraditional career path. Smith ran her own makeup business in Paris and New York for five years before she decided that she wanted to be an engineer.
UB spinoff Abcombi Biosciences lands coveted spot in Johnson & Johnson’s Toronto incubator
5/11/16
The biomedical startup, which evolved from UB engineering research labs, will remain headquartered in Buffalo.
Buffalo Institute for Genomics and Data Analytics names first executive director
5/11/16
Brian McIlroy, a seasoned life sciences professional, joins BIG from GE.
Gollnick elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
5/11/16
An accomplished scholar, Gollnick has published over 100 academic articles, advancing the field of microbiology.
UB student entrepreneurs win three first place awards at statewide business plan contest
5/5/16
Each team will receive $10,000 to further their company.
Inventors and entrepreneurs to be celebrated at UB reception
4/27/16
Researchers were named on six patents in 2015, and had numerous technologies licensed to industry.
Media Advisory: Students will create virtual UB campus at Minecraft build-a-thon on Saturday
4/21/16
The event, sponsored by M&T Bank and UB groups, gives gamers a chance to showcase their skills.
Media Advisory: BNMC, UB will welcome more than 550 students for second annual open house
4/21/16
Where can you have the opportunity to hold a human brain, examine cancer cells under a microscope and test drive a Robotic Surgical Simulator that’s used to train surgeons?
UB to launch its first academic MOOC
4/20/16
UB plans to launch its first academic, no-cost, “massive open online course” — or MOOC — this month on Coursera, the world’s largest, open, online education provider.
UB students design inflatable heat shield for NASA Mars mission contest
4/20/16
The winning team will be offered paid summer internships at NASA and, potentially, the chance to flight test their concept.

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