Science and Technology

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

Colon, Swihart named AAAS Fellows
11/23/15
The honor is bestowed on AAAS members by their peers for their efforts to advance science applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished.
Improv: Not just for the stage?
11/17/15
Scientists and artists will talk about how improvisation influences their work — or not — at Buffalo’s next Science & Art Cabaret.
Performance artwork raises online privacy awareness
11/16/15
The world’s premier festival for art and technology has a stand pitching a mobile phone service? This is Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria.
STEM education leaders — including four from WNY — convene in D.C., meet White House officials
11/12/15
Members of WNY’s ISEP program — co-led by UB — discussed strategies for building equitable, real-world STEM learning opportunities.
How a mutant worm’s reaction to a foul smell could lead to new treatment avenues for disease
11/10/15
UB researchers’ quest to understand a worm’s strange behavior yields important information on dopamine receptor signaling.
Pinpointing poverty with cellphone data
11/10/15
In developing nations, big data may provide a quick, cost-efficient tool to fight extreme poverty.
Focusing on user habits key to preventing email phishing, according to UB research
11/10/15
The cumulative number of successful phishing cyberattacks has risen sharply over the last decade, and in 2014 that figure surged past the total U.S. population.
Onion-like layers help this efficient new nanoparticle glow
11/10/15
A dye-coated surface is one of three specially crafted layers that help the particle emit light ideal for bioimaging, UB researchers report.
Using big data to power an energy revolution
11/2/15
UB takes leadership role in NSF plan to use data analytics to solve pressing societal problems.
Ten UB students chosen for HSBC Scholars program
10/30/15
Ten outstanding UB students make up the current class of HSBC Scholars, a program designed to help juniors and seniors pursuing a STEM education or business-related field.

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