Mame-Fatou Niang, a visiting scholar studying Blackness in contemporary France, is teaching a seminar this semester as the Melodia E. Jones Endowed Chair.
Faculty experts weigh in on trending topics. Their views and opinions are based on their expertise and research, and do not represent the official positions of UB.
UB geographer Yingjie Hu says that if privacy is ensured, the data can be used for many applications that benefit society, like disaster response and public health.
UB pediatric infectious disease specialists Oscar Gómez-Duarte and Mark Hicar offer tips on how to be safe and avoid a children’s “revolt” this Halloween.
Architecture professor Korydon Smith talks about the partnership to develop a DIY fabric mask that is not only protective, but affordable and scalable.
Joann Sands, an expert in disaster preparedness and response, talks about the importance of nurses in managing a health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the COVID-19 crisis grows, we worry not only about our health, but also about our jobs, our portfolios and our future. Professor Cristian Tiu answers some common questions.
Several faculty members in the School of Public Health and Health Professions have recently received recognition for their expertise and work in their fields.