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)

RIA receives $3 million to study tailored alcohol treatment methods
6/15/15
A “one-size-fits-all” approach to alcohol treatment is not the best strategy, according to University at Buffalo addiction experts, who have received a $3 million grant to explore whether treatments tailored to a person’s behavior before seeking help will result in better treatment outcomes.
Continuing research shows increases in class sizes harming students’ chances to learn
6/12/15
The benefits of small classes help students and last longer than previous research indicated, according to a nationally respected expert on education, class size and school discipline.
With one false tweet, computer-based Hack Crash led to real panic
5/20/15
A false tweet from a hacked account owned by the Associated Press in 2013 sent financial markets into a tailspin
Thoughts drive dieting plans but feelings drive dieting behavior
5/5/15
Many issues, from biological to environmental, determine effective weight control, but how people manage their own behavior is a big piece of that puzzle.
Masonry structures common in Nepal prone to ‘sudden and brittle failure,’ UB expert says
5/1/15
UB professor considers trip to Nepal with research team to study performance of building structures.
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.
Transgender patients are dodging doctors
4/24/15
Discussing your sexual history with a doctor, or anyone for that matter, can be an uncomfortable experience. But for many transgender people, the conversation never takes place.
‘BAND Against Bullying III’ music and arts competition returns to UB
4/23/15
The UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention will again join forces with Hodgson Russ LLP and M&T Bank for another “BAND Against Bullying” school arts competition on April 28.
Harmon Parker, builder of footbridges in Africa, to speak at UB on Thursday
4/22/15
Engineering students have teamed with his nonprofit to help rural Kenyans.
Failing to provide for kids leads to aggression and delinquency, according to new study
4/21/15
Parents who chronically neglect their children contribute to the likelihood that they will develop aggressive and delinquent tendencies later in adolescence, and the one factor that links neglect with those behaviors appears to be poor social skills.

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