Science and Technology

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

Swiss cheese crystal, or high-tech sponge?
1/27/14
The remarkable properties of a new, porous material could lead to advances in microscopic sponging.
UB and National Grid offer hands-on STEM experiments to Westminster students
1/22/14
The University at Buffalo and National Grid are offering hands-on science experiments to Westminster Community Charter School students to boost STEM education.
iSciWNY to celebrate the next generation of life sciences professionals
1/21/14
The University at Buffalo’s life sciences career pathways program, iSciWNY, will host at an induction ceremony for the 2013-14 class of the West Seneca Central School District’s Academy of Life Sciences.
Entrepreneur course kick-starts student businesses
1/21/14
Twelve classmates have joined the ranks of the University at Buffalo’s first entrepreneurial boot camp for students.
Staying cool in the nanoelectric universe by getting hot
1/21/14
As smartphones, tablets and other gadgets become smaller and more sophisticated, the heat they generate while in use increases. This is a growing problem because it can cause the electronics inside the gadgets to fail.
Chemistry doctoral student wins fellowship to learn about science policy in D.C.
1/16/14
Kenneth Kort, who hopes to revive the Rust Belt through advanced manufacturing, will work with the National Materials and Manufacturing Board.
The symphony of life, revealed
1/16/14
A new imaging technique captures the vibrations of proteins, tiny motions critical to cellular activity and human life.
Space junk tracking researcher receives named professorship, thanks to $250K CUBRC donation
1/14/14
Cheektowaga-based research and development firm CUBRC has pledged $250,000 to support University at Buffalo researcher John L. Crassidis’ efforts to track dangerous space debris.
Five UB inventions that could make life better for tomorrow’s consumers
1/13/14
Submarine-like body sensors and a new way to snuff out fungal infections are among the highlights from a year of inventing at UB.
UB selected to co-lead state efforts to position New York as national leader in genome research
1/8/14
As announced today during Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s State of the State address, UB will partner with the recently opened New York Genome Center (NYGC) in Manhattan to accelerate recent advances in genomic medicine directly into clinical care.

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