2014

February

TIME Magazine uses UB research in article about bad bosses
2/4/14
Bosses who are bullies have sufficient social skills to figure out who and how they need to coerce to get ahead on the job.
Reuters reports UB research on the higher risk of dying in a car crash for the obese
2/4/14
The reason: Overweight drivers frequently fail to buckle their seatbelts.
The New York Times publishes UB scientist's op-ed about caffeinated energy drinks
2/10/14
Kathleen Miller says that we often forget that caffeine is a psychoactive drug that may be dangerous in large amounts for children.
An editorial in the Buffalo News mentions the importance of the UB gift from the John R. Oishei Foundation
2/10/14
The contribution of $5 million to the medical school brought the school nearly halfway to its fundraising goal.
WBFO reports on the launch of UB's RENEW institute
2/10/14
More than 100 faculty members from across UB will be involved in the new Research and Education in eNergy, Environment and Water institute.
CBS Sunday Morning interviews UB expert on Millard Fillmore
2/18/14
Claude Welch, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Political Science, was interviewed about Fillmore's contributions to Buffalo.
Innovation Trail reports on the launch of UB's RENEW program
2/18/14
Alexander Cartwright, vice president of research and economic development, is also interviewed on the Research and Education in eNergy, Environment and Water (RENEW) initiative.
The New York Times interviews UB expert about crowdfunding of young people and its impact on nonprofits
2/18/14
They are swayed by sentimental stories rather than need.
The Huffington Post interviews UB expert on active-shooter drills being held in U.S. schools
2/20/14
There are certain best practices to shield children from harmful psychological effects.
The Buffalo News reports on Gov. Cuomo's announcement that new IBM information hub will be connected to UB
2/25/14
The information technology hub will bring 500 jobs to Buffalo and will utilize UB's supercomputer.