Social Issues

News about UB research and outreach relating to societal issues such as poverty, homelessness, bullying, domestic violence, human rights, diversity and inclusion. (see all topics)

UB accepts first class to pipeline program designed to increase diversity in dentistry
6/18/21
Destination Dental School provides participants with an understanding of the day-to-day life of a dentist and dental student, helps strengthen their dental school applications, and develops their skills as researchers.
Sexual violence raises e-cigarette use among sexual minority teens, but not heterosexual peers
6/16/21
The findings suggest the need for improved school-based mental health and substance use interventions for victims of sexual violence who are also sexual minorities.
Study: Americans are increasingly experiencing chronic pain
5/11/21
Findings suggest blanket increases across multiple measures, with pain rising in every adult age group, in every demographic group, and at every site of pain for which data exists.
Dental professor provides free care, fuel for Syrian refugees throughout pandemic
4/29/21
Through the UB Global Miles for Smiles program, UB professor Othman Shibly traveled to Lebanon and Syria to deliver oral health care, fuel, medical supplies and more.
Construction nears completion on inclusive coffee facility in the Congo
4/27/21
UB architects and the Polus Center are behind a project that could create significant change across the coffee industry, while providing economic opportunities for landmine survivors and people with disabilities.
Mental health support at boarding schools helps male – but not female – students feel emotionally safe from bullying
3/26/21
The UB study is one of few to examine the impact of bullying at boarding schools.
Humanities Institute presents Zoom game that envisions socially just futures
3/22/21
The UB Humanities Institute is presenting “Afro-Rithms from the Future,” a card-driven game that challenges players to imagine more equitable futures, via Zoom on Thursday.
How to spot deepfakes? Look at light reflection in the eyes
3/10/21
University at Buffalo deepfake spotting tool proves 94% effective with portrait-like photos, according to study.
Study: With unfair police treatment, the tragedy is not limited to the incident itself
3/5/21
Research by UB sociologist suggests that self-reported experiences of unfair police treatment are associated with a range of social-psychological and behavioral consequences.
Palah Light Lab receives sub award from Mellon Foundation grant
2/22/21
Palah will receive $38,500 of a $3 million grant awarded to Michigan State University by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Just Futures Initiative for the project Creativity in the Time of COVID-19: Art as a Tool for Combating Inequity and Injustice.

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