Science and Technology

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

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.
American volcanoes: Complacency, uncertainty contribute to risks
9/2/15
A new UB study seeks to understand two active volcanoes in the U.S. — and how communities around them can prepare for disaster.
UB spinoff Cytocybernetics awarded $291,000 for technique that improves drug safety screening
8/19/15
The Star Trek-like technology could help bring drugs to market quicker, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Media Advisory: Students launch engineering camp to promote STEM to high school girls
8/12/15
The camp aims to combat common misconceptions and encourage girls to to pursue careers in engineering.
UB engineering joins White House to promote diversity in tech sector
8/11/15
The effort comes as the tech industry faces increasing scrutiny concerning the hiring of women and minorities.
Tiny, light-activated crystal sponges fail over time. Why?
8/6/15
A UB chemist lands prestigious NSF CAREER award to do research that could help extend the sponges’ lives.
Student-led robotics startup wins top prize for self-navigating boat technology
7/31/15
The company beat seven competitors in the inaugural Buffalo Student Sandbox contest.

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