Researchers turn to AI-guided robots to improve plastics reuse

9/15/21

A UB research team was awarded a $2 million NSF grant to advance sorting methods, and develop processing technologies to make discarded plastic easier to reuse.

Swihart lab publishes paper on antimicrobial mask materials

9/15/21

The Swihart lab, in collaboration with UB's dental and medical schools, has developed materials for antimicrobial masks with possible COVID-19 implications.

New center to advance cell, gene and tissue engineering

9/15/21

Stem cell expert and SUNY Distinguished Professor Stelios Andreadis has been named inaugural director for the Center for Cell, Gene and Tissue Engineering.

CBE plays key role in $8.5 million CHREST grant

9/15/21

Mark Swihart is part of a university team that recently received an $8.5 million DOE grant to launch UB's Center for Hybrid Rocket Exascale Simulation Technology (CHREST).

Honoring the life of Eli Ruckenstein

10/30/20

The University at Buffalo, the Buffalo community, and scientists worldwide honor the life of SUNY Distinguished Professor Eli Ruckenstein.

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Two alums recognized for work uplifting diverse identities in STEM
8/25/21
Anna Smith (BS '17 chemical) and Abeda Alam (BS '18 mechanical) have been recognized for their dedicated work and impact by Business Equality (BEQ) Pride Magazine, which named them to their 2021 list of 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40.
Haiqing Lin Receives Exceptional Scholars Award
6/30/21
Associate Professor Haiqing Lin has been recognized with a 2021 UB Exceptional Scholar: Sustained Achievement Award.
Gang Wu Awarded Chancellor's for Excellence
6/22/21
CBE Professor Gang Wu has been awarded The 2021 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.
Marina Tsianou receives 2021 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence
6/21/21
She was recognized for superb teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

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