PROF-SICLE. Chemistry professor Stanley Bruckenstein knows that a face mask can be your best friend during a frigid Buffalo winter. That certainly was the case on Tuesday morning, as Bruckenstein walked from his car to the Natural Sciences complex. (Photo: Donna Longenecker)
Parking survey results are in
The long-awaited report by consultant Chance Management Advisors does not recommend the construction of parking ramps or surface lots. » Full Story
CAS embarks on faculty hiring blitz
Thirty-seven new tenure-track faculty members joined the College of Arts and Sciences last semester, and more are expected this coming fall. » Full Story
Improving English proficiency. The Graduate School of Education will use a new four-year, $1 million federal grant to establish new teacher education programs designed to improve instruction for students with limited English proficiency.
RIA study finds gambling widespread. Gambling is spreading in American society, a UB study has found, with 82 percent of individuals interviewed having gambled in the past year.
Developing technology to improve winter-weather driving skills. UB mechanical engineers are using a virtual-reality driving simulator to address the age-old question of which way to turn the steering wheel of a skidding car.
A new way to determine protein structures. A UB chemist has developed a new, high-throughput method for obtaining nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data that not only boosts speed and precision, but also cuts costs.
Promoting good health. The fourth annual Wellness Awareness Day is set for Feb. 28.
Systolic blood pressure linked to stroke risk. A UB study finds that even mild systolic hypertension increased the risk of stroke for those as young as 45.
SUNY recognizes faculty members. Carl Dennis, David Felder and Barbara Tedlock were among SUNY faculty members honored for their contributions in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
Surveying attitudes toward organ donation. A UB survey finds that distrust and a lack of discussion are hampering donations among African Americans.
Mackey, Perloff to headline "Wednesday at 4 PLUS". A birthday tribute to Jackson Mac Low also will be among the highlights of the bi-annual literary series.
FSEC approves digital copyright resolution. The measure asks UB to support efforts to ensure access to digital material.