UB in the News

World Book and News: Computer scientist's work being used in postal centers throughout U.S.
8/11/10
An article on World Book and News about the viability of handwriting analysis as a profession reports that when Sargur Srihari, director of UB's Center of Excellence in Document Analysis and Recognition, designed a program that reads nearly 75 percent of handwritten addresses, it was quickly put to use in postal centers throughout the U.S.
TIME Magazine: Walking to school can help kids prepare for classroom
8/11/10
An article in TIME Magazine's Wellness blog reports that a study by researchers in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences found that a stroll to school in the morning can help kids prepare for the stresses that await them in the classroom. The study also is the subject of articles in the Allentown Morning Call's Health blog, AOL's ParentDish blog, UPI, England's Mirror newspaper, the Scottish Daily Express and an Australian parenting website, Babble.
Forbes: Proving a 40-year-old mathematical theorem
8/10/10
An article on Forbes' Digital Tools blog about a mathematician who claims to have proven a 40-year-old mathematical theorem quotes Kenneth Regan, associate professor of computer science and engineering, who contributed posts to the online debate.
Foreign Affairs: Turning the corner in Kenya
8/10/10
An article on Foreign Affairs, a publication of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the new constitution voters approved in Kenya is co-authored by Makau Mutua, dean of the Law School.
Chicago Tribune: Five surprising threats to your teeth
8/10/10
An article on the Chicago Tribune's Julie's Health Club blog titled "Five Surprising Threats to Your Teeth" reports on the UB case study concerning a young woman with a pierced tongue who forced a gap between her front teeth by "playing" with the barbell stud and pushing it against her teeth.
Scientific American: Playing with tongue stud causes gap in front teeth
8/10/10
An article on Scientific American reports on UB research that found the force of "playing" with a tongue stud can move teeth, even forcing them apart, and reports on a 26-year-old woman who needed braces to push her teeth back together after getting a tongue stud seven years earlier.
UPI: Too much healthy food can also be bad
8/9/10
A UPI article reports even healthy food can contribute to childhood obesity and quotes Teresa Quattrin, professor and chair of pediatrics, who recommended steps parents can take to prevent obesity in their children.
Baltimore Sun Z on TV blog: Blitzer celebrates 20 years on CNN
8/7/10
A story on the Baltimore Sun's Z on TV blog interviews UB alum Wolf Blitzer, a longtime Maryland resident who is celebrating his 20th anniversary at CNN this summer.
Harrisburg Patriot-News: Don't brush off proper dental care
8/6/10
An op-ed in the Harrisburg Patriot-News about the dental decay in children reports that a UB study of 65 children ages 2-5 who were being treated for cavities in baby teeth found that nearly 28 percent had a body-mass index indicating they were overweight or obese, and that poor nutrition may link obesity to tooth decay.
Buffalo News: Editorial criticizes state legislature for failing to give SUNY flexibility
8/6/10
An editorial in the Buffalo News criticizes the state legislature for failing to give state universities the flexibility they need for growth, thereby derailing the UB 2020 expansion plans. The editorial calls it "disappointing" and notes that UB President John B. Simpson's UB 2020 proposal represented an opportunity for UB to grow and stay in the higher ranks of colleges and universities.

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