Science and Technology

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

Two majors, one minor, no problem
5/14/15
Mention the idea of that universal translator to UB senior Natasha Sanford and, though not a science fiction fan, she immediately starts solving the problem of real-time, speech-based translation.
CCR receives $9 million award to improve tool that maximizes supercomputing performance
5/13/15
The tool, developed by UB researchers, is used worldwide by academia, industry and government.
Wilmers to receive Norton medal at University Commencement
5/12/15
Four others - including distinguished faculty, alumni and Buffalo natives – will receive honors at the event.
UB TCIE offering national manufacturing production assessments
5/7/15
The initiative will help provide individuals with greater leverage in securing higher-wage jobs and employers with better insight into worker proficiency.
How noise changes the way the brain gets information
5/5/15
In mice, prolonged exposure to sound altered cells connected to the brain in a new UB-led study.
Chemistry student receives Schlumberger Fellowship
4/24/15
Pennante Naa Ayikailey “Penny” Bruce-Vanderpuije, a doctoral candidate in the UB Department of Chemistry, has received the prestigious 2015 Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship.
Happily ever after: Scientists arrange protein-nanoparticle marriage
4/20/15
New biotech method could lead to development of HIV vaccine, targeted cancer treatment.
UB summit will promote empowering and advancing women in STEM careers
4/15/15
The April 23 summit will encourage women to enter the science and engineering workforce and support those on the path already.
Media Advisory: START-UP NY panel to discuss synergies with UB
4/15/15
Learn about the UB’s role in Gov. Cuomo’s START-UP NY program in a free lecture event presented by UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences (CBLS).
Know the term ‘GIS’? Top GIScience expert to speak at UB
4/14/15
Michael Goodchild is widely recognized as one of the founders of geographic information science.

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