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 summit will promote empowering and advancing women in STEM careers
4/15/15
The April 23 summit will encourage women to enter the science and engineering workforce and support those on the path already.
Know the term ‘GIS’? Top GIScience expert to speak at UB
4/14/15
Michael Goodchild is widely recognized as one of the founders of geographic information science.
Social work professor honored with national award
4/13/15
Deborah Waldrop, a professor in the UB School of Social Work, received a prestigious Award of Excellence in Research from the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network at the organization’s annual General Assembly in Philadelphia.
UB Refugee Health Summit to address barriers to care
4/7/15
The event is part of the School of Public Health and Health Professions' celebration of National Public Health Week.
Subtle discrimination is easier to acknowledge when self-esteem is high, according to new study
4/2/15
Identifying discrimination is a necessary first step toward confronting and ultimately eliminating the stain of prejudice, yet victims may be unlikely to recognize some types of discrimination unless they have higher self-esteem, according to the results of a new study by two University at Buffalo psychologists.
Study explores links between sexual assault, obesity, suicide risk
4/2/15
One in three boys experiencing sexual assault tries to take his own life, according to new research by a UB nursing faculty member.
Trailblazing social-change entrepreneur Veronika Scott to visit UB
3/30/15
After a winter of record-setting cold, the University at Buffalo Undergraduate Academies plan to heat things up through a visit from social entrepreneurship icon Veronika Scott.
Lovers of music and voice, rejoice: Science & Art Cabaret to tackle sound
3/23/15
The line-up for the March event includes a DJ from The Pink, a record label founder and two researchers in the field of communicative disorders and sciences.
Media Advisory: Walls up! Construction is underway on UB’s solar-powered GRoW Home
3/23/15
The structure will compete in the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon contest.
RIA’s Spring Seminar Series features national experts on smoking, alcohol
3/18/15
This year’s Spring Seminar Series at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions will focus on the topics of smoking and alcohol.

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