• An illustration of optical fibers spinning around the globe.
    Transporting spin information at the speed of light
    4/3/24

    Scientists transfer electron spin to photons, a quantum tech advancement that could offer rapid communication over interplanetary distances.

  • Preparing to cut the ribbon to open the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education are (from left) Sahana Rangasrinivasan, a computer science and engineering PhD candidate; NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan; U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; UB President Satish K. Tripathi and Venu Govindaraju, vice president for research and economic development and principal investigator of the AI institute. Photo: Nancy J. Parisi.
    UB is ready to lead in AI for social good
    4/2/24

    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan opened the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education.

  • Nine squares, each with nanoshells (from a microscope) inside. The nanoshells look like tennis balls with unique colors.
    Creating nanoshell catalyst to capture methane emissions
    4/2/24

    A UB-led research team is developing new catalysts that aim to turn climate-warming methane emissions into useful commercial products.

  • Concept of renewable energy featuring hydrogen fuel and solar energy.
    UB awarded $1.25M to create clean energy research hub
    4/2/24

    The project will tap UB’s expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing, AI and more.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff onboard Hydrographic Survey Vessel CATLETT observe the damage resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024.
    Bridge collapse to have immediate impact on ports
    4/1/24

    UB maritime shipping expert Irina Benedyk says the supply chain will see delays in automobiles, coal and other goods typically handled in Baltimore.

  • Digitally restored black and white daguerrotype of Emily Dickinson, c. early 1847.
    Miller co-edits definitive edition of Dickinson’s letters
    3/26/24

    The first such collection published in 60 years reveals the poet, once thought to be reclusive, was engaged with family, friends and the events of her time.

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    Xiong named IEEE fellow
    3/20/24

    The UB computer scientist was recognized for his contributions to process variation modeling, circuit yield optimization and their applications in industry.

  • Wind turbines in sea in Copenhagen, Denmark.
    UB TCIE secures $300,000 to support offshore wind industry
    3/19/24

    The award, from the state's Offshore Wind Training Institute, will boost awareness of renewable energy supply chain careers.

  • Sun rising over a modern wastewater treatment plant.
    Examining source separation of wastewater
    3/15/24

    A research team aims to develop solutions to separate urine from solid human waste for use in environmentally and economically beneficial applications.

  • MBTA 1101 on the Northeast Corridor in June 1982.
    All aboard!
    3/14/24

    UB English professor David Alff publishes the first comprehensive history of the Northeast Corridor.

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