Science and Technology

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

Zirnheld named one of 100 Inspiring Women in STEM
9/25/15
The national award recognizes women whose work and achievements are encouraging a new generation of women to consider STEM careers.
UB to hold STEM UP job fair Oct. 7 for students, alumni
9/25/15
The UB Office of Career Services will hold STEM UP, a job and internship fair for UB students and alumni in the science, engineering, technology and mathematics fields, on Oct. 7 in Alumni Arena.
UB’s NYS Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics announces industrial advisory board
9/23/15
The board will help shape research directions based on industry trends and needs.
PBK writing intern a mix of science, humanities
9/21/15
When UB faculty members cite senior Kelly Coughlin’s credentials and accomplishments, her paper, “Too Much of Water,” is front and center.
Shedding light on potential toxins that lurk in blood and breast milk
9/16/15
Researchers struggle to detect toxic flame retardants found on common electronics and fabrics because current testing methods are inefficient or expensive. However, the new “one-shot” analysis has quickened the identification of flame retardants by five times.
UB-led STEM partnership chosen to help launch transformative national STEM learning initiative
9/16/15
Kick-off event will be held at the White House in November.
Jacobs family makes historic $30 million gift to University at Buffalo medical school
9/14/15
UB’s medical school to be named the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Media Advisory: Bon voyage, UB solar house!
9/10/15
Media are invited to see UB's nearly finished solar GRoW Home before it heads to California to compete in a prestigious national competition.
Will Arctic snowfall slow glaciers’ decline?
9/8/15
In a warming world, a UB-led study asks whether anticipated changes in Arctic precipitation could slow ice sheet loss and temper sea level rise.
Filtering the carbon from coal
9/3/15
UB-led team awarded grant to insert palladium nanoparticles into a membrane that removes greenhouse gases from the fossil fuel.

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