Archives
Newsmakers
Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
"It's not just research computing in the life sciences. It's high-profile community involvement, and people understand it. It presents a lot of potential for moving projects forward...We're helping the university get more research grants. That's our mission. But there's an economic development component-if we can make local corporations more competitive, we're all for it. If we can help train people to go out and get jobs at these firms, that's great."
Tom Furlani, director of the Center for Computational Research, in an article in Network World magazine that looks at the capabilities of the Center for Computational Research, as well as the work being conducted at the center and its role in NYSGrid.
Go to the article
"Employers use resumes to weed people out, so anything on the resume that would allude to a disability-given the realities of the marketplace-will probably work against you...I would only reveal a disability on a resume if I knew that it would increase my chances of getting the job. This is rarely true, except for when applying for programs designed specifically to recruit people with disabilities, or if the disability is related to the position; for example, a visually impaired counselor for those who are visually impaired."
Dan Ryan, director of career planning, in an article on Monster.com on whether people with disabilities should include that information on their resumes.
Go to the article
"Specific respiratory muscle training could allow divers in the military, civilian rescue service, commercial enterprises and sport to perform better underwater."
Claes Lundgren, professor of physiology and biophysics, in an article distributed by United Press International that reports that swimmers and scuba divers can boost their endurance and breathing capacity by training their respiratory muscles.
Go to the article
"It's like a layered chocolate cake. The project is creating new analyses and new information by combining those diverse sets of data."
Ezra Zubrow, professor of anthropology and a pioneer in geographic information systems (GIS) technology development, in an article in the Chicago Sun-Times on how researchers are using mapping software and spy-satellite photos to unravel the mysteries of how ancient peoples lived, traveled and built civilizations.
Go to the article