News and Events

Kelly K. Baker, director of UB's new Center for Climate Change and Health Equity, aims to foster collaboration across disciplines to address climate and health equity challenges. Her focus is on creating an incubator for researchers, policymakers, and communities to develop solutions that improve climate resiliency and health outcomes.

Anna Walsh, a UB graduate, turned her vision of a STEM camp in South Africa into a reality, overcoming initial doubts. With the support of passionate UB volunteers, the camp continues to thrive, and Walsh is excited to expand it with health care initiatives, empowering even more students and communities.

UB's Department of Indigenous Studies has launched a new major, the first in the SUNY system, focusing on Indigenous issues, environmental concerns, and Haudenosaunee governance. Led by Mishuana Goeman, the program aims to attract Indigenous students and prepare graduates for careers in governance, health, and environmental fields.

Monica Miles, Engineering Education professor, led a  summer camp on Buffalo's East Side, supported by UB Sustainability. The camp engaged youth in STEM activities focused on local environmental issues like air quality. The camp aimed to inspire interest in STEM and green careers while launching Buffalo’s first EPA Air Quality Flag Program, raising awareness about environmental justice and community health.