Social Sciences

News about UB’s social sciences programs, including anthropology, psychology and social work. (see all topics)

  • Students Mad for Madness in America
    11/22/10
    Students at the University at Buffalo are exploring the history of mental illness in American culture: from early treatments reminiscent of water boarding, to modern-day psychiatry's addiction to anti-depressants, with more than a few questionable practices in between.
  • Regional and International Awards Recognize UB's Effort to Create a Model 21st Century Campus
    11/9/10
    The University at Buffalo's comprehensive physical plan has received regional and international awards for excellence in three distinct areas: planning, landscape architecture and economic development.
  • For Chinese Families, Alzheimer's Presents Unique Cultural Challenges
    11/8/10
    If dementia were a country, its economy would rank 18th between Turkey and Indonesia. The total estimated global cost of dementia in 2010 is slated to be $604 billion, according to Alzheimer's Disease International. The sharpest increase in the 35.6 million people across the world with dementia is now occurring in rapidly developing regions -- especially in China.
  • New Architecture and Planning Dean Wins Regional Achievement Award for Sustained Contributions to Planning Practice
    11/5/10
    The New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association has awarded Robert G. Shibley, the next dean of the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, the Michael J. Krasner Professional Planner Award.
  • Mobile Apps for Serendipity and Sound Gardens Connect City Dwellers to Their Surroundings
    10/26/10
    In an urban environment, how can technology cultivate a sense of community and connect us with the world around us? Two new projects by University at Buffalo media architect and researcher Mark Shepard address that question, enabling city dwellers to leverage their cell phones as tools for discovery as they navigate city streets and other public spaces.
  • Shibley Named Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning
    10/25/10
    Robert G. Shibley, long-time faculty member and a lead developer of both the University at Buffalo and City of Buffalo's comprehensive plans, has been named dean of the UB School of Architecture and Planning.
  • 158 Years of YMCA Records and Documents Find a Home in the UB Archives
    10/21/10
    YMCA Buffalo Niagara, the second oldest YMCA branch in the United States, has presented to the University at Buffalo Archives a collection of records and documents dating to its founding in 1852.
  • Study Confirms: Whatever Doesn't Kill Us Can Make Us Stronger
    10/15/10
    We've all heard the adage that whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger, but until now the preponderance of scientific evidence has offered little support for it. However, a new study of the effects of adverse life events on mental health has found that adverse experiences do, in fact, appear to foster subsequent adaptability and resilience, with resulting advantages for mental health and well being.
  • Rescue of Chilean Miners Provides Lesson in Human Resilience, Psychologist Says
    10/13/10
    While many people might assume that the men rescued from the mine in Chile might suffer from psychological problems that require therapy, the miners' survival of the ordeal may actually provide a worldwide lesson on the remarkable strength of human resilience, says a University at Buffalo researcher.
  • Media Briefing: Chilean geologist and UB psychologist to discuss rescue of miners
    10/13/10
    A University at Buffalo geologist from Chile and a UB psychologist and stress expert will be available to discuss the rescue of Chilean miners at a media briefing to be held at 11 a.m. today in 209 Park Hall on the UB North Campus.