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  • As a NASA intern, UB physics major sees link between Indigenous perspective and STEM
    12/19/23

    A senior UB physics major and current NASA intern explores the intersection of STEM and the indigenous perspective, delving into cultural values within indigenous communities and highlighting the convergence of science, technology, engineering, and math.

  • Pilot initiative to change Black East Side to focus on one neighborhood's social determinants of health
    12/18/23

    A coalition comprised of members from the Buffalo Center for Health Equity, the UB Community Health Equity Research Institute, the School of Architecture and Planning, and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB is looking to measure and understand the social determinants of health so as to improve health outcomes for residents of Buffalo's East Side neighborhoods.

  • EDJI fellows promote inclusive learning
    12/12/23

    Administered by the Office of Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching Transformation and supported by the President's Advisory Council on Race, the EDJI Faculty Fellows Program empowers instructors to integrate inclusive pedagogy by supporting syllabi review, incorporating EDJI content, and fostering inclusive teaching practices throughout the academic year.

  • Study identifies key ingredient for affordable fuel cell catalysts
    12/8/23

    UB researchers, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, have recently published a study revealing significant advancements in enhancing the efficiency of platinum within fuel cell catalysts. This progress marks a crucial step forward in realizing the full potential of fuel cell technology as a clean and efficient source of electricity to be used in transportation. 

  • Schumer announces federal funding for FreshFix, UB Veggie Van Training Center
    12/5/23

    Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has announced that UB's food access programs, FreshFix and The Veggie Van Training Center, are set to receive over $700,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This support aims to further develop programming and improve food accessibility for both community residents and UB students.

  • UB advances decarbonization strategy for South Campus
    12/5/23

    UB's South Campus launches ambitious decarbonization initiative, focusing on HVAC infrastructure in tunnels and equipment spaces, guided by a comprehensive Clean Energy Master Plan to achieve carbon-neutrality goals in accordance with our 10-in-10 Climate Action Plan.

  • Study identifies key algae species helping soft corals survive warming oceans
    11/30/23

    During a two-year study, UB researchers identified a crucial species of symbiotic algae that appear to safeguard ocean corals from bleaching and other adverse effects linked to climate change, pollution, unsustainable coastal development, and overfishing.

  • Town hall highlights progress implementing PACOR recommendations
    11/22/23

    On November 16th, senior leaders at UB convened a virtual town hall meeting to present the university's advancements in dismantling barriers to equality and fostering a more inclusive campus environment for living, learning, and working, with these gatherings serving as a means to keep the UB community informed about the ongoing implementation of goals pertaining to this pursuit of equitable progress.