Science and Technology

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

Pre-Seed Workshop to help entrepreneurs determine viability of startup concepts
5/23/16
UB will host the 10th annual Pre-Seed Workshop for aspiring high-tech entrepreneurs on May 25-26 at UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, 701 Ellicott St., Buffalo.
A history of snowfall on Greenland, hidden in ancient leaf waxes
5/23/16
A surprising trove of data yields indications of increased Arctic snowfall in times of warming.
Making injectable medicine safer
5/19/16
Researchers remove excess additives from drugs, which could reduce the odds of serious allergic reactions and other side effects.
UB one of three winners in Gov. Cuomo’s “Energy to Lead” competition
5/16/16
UB-led project aims to create 100 megawatts of new solar energy that will be manufactured in Buffalo, connected by Western New York workers and installed on properties in Buffalo’s urban core and on several local college campuses.
Shoe design gives UB students win in international 3-D printing competition
5/16/16
The contest, organized by the Singapore Centre for 3-D Printing, promotes awareness and adoption of 3-D printing technologies
This “nanocavity” may improve ultrathin solar panels, video cameras and other optoelectronic devices
5/13/16
The photonics advancement could help industry to continue manufacturing more powerful, efficient and flexible electronic devices.
UB’s Goldwater Scholar takes unconventional road to research prominence
5/13/16
Anna Smith has earned distinction around campus for her nontraditional career path. Smith ran her own makeup business in Paris and New York for five years before she decided that she wanted to be an engineer.
UB spinoff Abcombi Biosciences lands coveted spot in Johnson & Johnson’s Toronto incubator
5/11/16
The biomedical startup, which evolved from UB engineering research labs, will remain headquartered in Buffalo.
Buffalo Institute for Genomics and Data Analytics names first executive director
5/11/16
Brian McIlroy, a seasoned life sciences professional, joins BIG from GE.
Gollnick elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
5/11/16
An accomplished scholar, Gollnick has published over 100 academic articles, advancing the field of microbiology.

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