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  • Poor health outcomes linked to reduced access to healthy foods
    11/15/24

    A preliminary study led by researcher, Rebekah J. Walker found that people living in neighborhoods previously subjected to redlining are more likely to suffer from health problems, largely due to reduced access to healthy foods, highlighting the ongoing impact of historical racial discrimination on public health. 

  • UB student brings 3D-printing expertise to Buffalo’s Tool Library
    11/8/24

    Jason Jiang, student and Western New York Prosperity Fellow, uses his skills in 3D printing to repair tools and promote sustainable practices at The Tool Library, a nonprofit lending program in Buffalo. Through his innovative work, he helps reduce waste, support community resourcefulness, and advance carbon-saving initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable Buffalo.

  • UB recognized as bicycle-friendly university
    10/29/24

    UB was awarded as a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University recognizing its significant strides in promoting sustainable, active mobility on campus, enhancing accessibility, and supporting its Climate Action Plan. 

  • Architecture installation creates multispecies ‘lounge’ for people, pollinators
    10/23/24

    "Pollinator Lounge" is a multispecies installation on South Campus, designed by architects Joyce Hwang and Nerea Feliz, featuring habitat boxes that promote urban biodiversity by providing shelter for pollinators and other local wildlife. The project invites people to connect with our nonhuman neighbors and emphasize sustainable urban design that supports biodiversity, resilience, and ecological awareness.

  • NEH to fund UB faculty member’s environmental film project
    10/17/24

    Faculty member John Fiege has received a $75,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to develop "The Valley of Ashes," a documentary examining NYC's waste disposal issues and pathways to a zero-waste future. The film blends environmental history and media to challenge consumption and disposal habits, aiming to inspire sustainable change.

  • UB researcher co-founds venture to revolutionize companies’ materials usage
    10/3/24

    materialsIN, co-founded by UB’s Krishna Rajan and entrepreneur E. Frits Abell, uses AI and machine learning to revolutionize materials discovery and manufacturing, helping companies improve efficiency and sustainability. Their platform reduces waste and optimizes processes, offering solutions that enhance product quality and lower costs across industries like semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries.

  • Exhibition examines intersection of waste, environment, human impact
    9/20/24

    "Runoff," an exhibition by eco-artist Christy Rupp, explores the impact of waste and human activity on the environment through sculptures made from discarded materials raising awareness about climate change, fossil fuel use, and the loss of habitats at the UB Anderson Gallery and the Buffalo Museum of Science.

  • Kennedy announces $475,000 grant for wind tunnel research
    9/16/24

    UB received a $475,000 federal grant to enhance its wind tunnel research on extreme weather events. The funding will allow UB to purchase advanced equipment for its Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory, aiding in the study of how extreme winds impact infrastructure and contributing to the development of more resilient communities.