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Whittaker recognized for advancing structural engineering
4/2/26
Andrew S. Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor, received the Ernest E. Howard Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Inspiring young learners to explore STEM
3/31/26
Engineering staff member Christina Escobar introduces middle and high school students to science and engineering in engaging ways.
Several UB programs rank among the top 50 in the U.S. in QS World University Rankings by Subject
3/25/26
Ranked among the country’s top 10 for dentistry, School of Dental Medicine highlights UB rankings.
AI system curbs hallucinations in automated chest X-ray reports
3/23/26
UB researchers develop AI framework that reduces common errors by anchoring report generation to what appears in the medical image.
Study: New device and method detect percentage of recycled plastic in plastic products
3/23/26
University at Buffalo researchers aim to provide regulators and others a quick and reliable way to assess sustainability claims.
Geetha Srikantan named 2026 Engineer of the Year
3/17/26
The award is presented to a school alum or closely affiliated person with distinguishing activities in alumni, community, business and professional affairs.

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2026 Engineers Week

In honor of February's national Engineers Week, student clubs hosted a series of events ranging from drone racing and liquid nitrogen experiments to competing in battle bots.

Also during Engineers Week, seniors participated in two pledges at the SEAS Pledge to Professionalism Ceremony. Engineering students were inducted into the Order of the Engineer and applied sciences students took the Pledge of the Computing Professional Oath. Both pledges demonstrate that the students are willing to uphold the ethical standards of their fields.

Published March 17, 2026

Buffalo Engineer Magazine

Buffalo Engineer is published by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to showcase the excellence of our faculty, staff, alumni and students.

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Engineered to save lives
11/18/25
UB alum Ryan Litt co-founded a startup to support emergency services.
Trail mix: A professor finds joy maintaining the trails
11/18/25
On campus, Professor Corey Schimpf lectures classes and conducts research. In his spare time, he maintains the trails at Zoar Valley.
Designing with purpose
11/18/25
Alum Tenzin Nyandak has merged engineering and architecture to preserve community and culture.
The Jarvis family legacy
11/18/25
Cousin of astronaut Greg Jarvis reflects on shared UB connection.
From campus to community
11/18/25
Students make time to apply their engineering expertise to becoming leaders who make positive impacts on their community.