Science and Technology

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Solar panels as inexpensive as paint? It’s possible due to research at UB, elsewhere
5/10/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Most Americans want the U.S. to place more emphasis on developing solar power, recent polls suggest.
UB launches 'Innovation Solutions' programs to enhance economic development efforts in WNY
5/10/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo’s Office of Economic Development has initiated a series of roundtable discussions with industry that will pinpoint challenges and guide enhanced relationships between the university and business community in pursuit of economic development.
From studying at UB to rooming together at MIT
5/9/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Steven M. Brown won’t have to look far to see a familiar face at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Digital artists and “Street Ghosts” come to Buffalo for MediaCities Conference
4/30/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo will become a hub of exploration for digital artists and scholars this weekend as thinkers from around the world attend the MediaCities Conference, taking place May 3-5.
UB School of Social Work launches part-time online MSW degree this fall
4/29/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work will launch a part-time online master’s degree in social work (MSW) program this fall, giving prospective candidates the opportunity to pursue a professional career in social work without giving up their day jobs.
UB chemical engineering students receive esteemed Goldwater Scholarships
4/23/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo chemical engineering majors Christopher Dundas and Phillip Tucciarone are now a part of the prestigious group of students to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
Media advisory: 125 college students expected at UB hackathon this weekend
4/11/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Dozens of Western New York college students are expected to compete in a 24-hour hackathon this weekend at the University at Buffalo.
Industrial engineering students win $25k for healthcare app
4/11/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A team of University at Buffalo engineering students won $25,000 for designing a mobile app that aims to reduce hospital readmission rates by ensuring that patients receive appropriate care upon being discharged.
Media advisory: Contest will give UB students 90 seconds to pitch a business idea
4/4/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. — How fast can you pitch an idea? On April 10, University at Buffalo students will find out at a campus-wide elevator pitch competition. Participants will get 90 seconds each to pitch an idea for solving a problem to a panel of expert judges.
UB physics students will introduce kids to the magic of science at Buffalo Museum of Science camp
4/1/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Children between 8 and 12 years old will learn about levitating magnets, floating superconductors and cool (no pun intended) things you can do with liquid nitrogen on Tuesday, April 2 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Buffalo Museum of Science (1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo).