2013

March

The Buffalo News reports on how UB is recruiting top physicians for the medical school
3/4/13
Despite initial concerns, all of the new recruits have been delighted by Buffalo and the strong sense of community in Western New York.
Discovery Channel Canada’s Daily Planet featured MCEER’s earthquake simulations
3/4/13
A building may look invulnerable but if it is unreinforced masonry, like New York City’s row houses, UB's simulation found that it may not hold up during an earthquake.
CNN Money cites UB and its ‘Finish in 4’ program and quotes UB’s A. Scott Weber
3/5/13
For students who want to graduate in four years, it’s important to attend schools with guarantees, like UB
Inside Higher Ed interviews UB president about increased numbers of Indian-born academics rising to leadership in U.S. universities
3/22/13
Tripathi calls the U.S. higher-education system meritocratic
New York Times Magazine reports on UB MS research and CCSVI
3/22/13
Zivadinov describes the findings as ‘disappointing…very discouraging’
Academic Minute interviews UB professor on coral reefs
3/22/13
When hurricanes sweep in they can affect the inhabitants of the oceans
The Buffalo News reports on UB’s meeting to update residents and business owners in Allentown about the new medical school
3/22/13
UB also gathered feedback on the impact the school would have on the community
CBC News interviews UB professor about study on MS and CCSVI
3/26/13
The results were not as promising as the researchers had hoped, according to Adnan Siddiqui, assistant professor of neurosurgery, UB SMBS
A Buffalo News story featured UB SDM in helping kids deal with anxiety at the dentist
3/26/13
UB pediatric dentist, Dr. "Dian" provides tips for parents who are trying to protect kids' teeth at Easter time
The Buffalo News reports on UB engineering students building a satellite to be launched by NASA
3/26/13
The mission will involve tracking space junk
Innovation Trail interviews UB scientist on the development of new window coating
3/26/13
This new "smart window" coating helps filter sunlight intelligently
New York Times cites UB study on the lifelong effects of infant intake of high-carbs
3/26/13
Introduction to solid foods too early in life may also contribute to obesity
Inc. interviews UB marketing expert on how social media influences consumers to buy
3/29/13
Bezawada believes phenomenon will affect marketing budget planning
Live Science reports UB study findings that chewing gum may not help weight loss
3/29/13
It may actually have the opposite effect
The Associated Press covered UB news conference on First Niagara Bank’s donation of land for new UB med school
3/29/13
A university-produced video of the news is available on You Tube.
USA Today publishes UB expert's co-authored column on population shifts, state limits and personal freedoms
3/29/13
Column coincides with release of Sorens' book, 'Freedom in 50 States'
Sports Illustrated reports on the hiring of former Duke star Bobby Hurley as UB coach
3/29/13
UB AD said hiring Hurley was ‘about fit’
Just what the doctor ordered
3/3/13
The Buffalo News discusses how UB is recruiting some of the country's top physicians and quotes Satish Tripathi.
Came for grad work, rose to top
3/21/13
Inside Higher Ed writes about the growing number of Indian-born academics who are being named to top leadership roles at large U.S. universities and interviews Satish Tripathi.