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UB debuts drone testing facility
10/1/21
WIVB-TV reported on the official opening of UB’s 24,000 square foot Structure for Outdoor Autonomy Research (SOAR). SOAR is thought to be one of the largest enclosed drone-testing facilities in the nation.
Media Advisory: UB to demonstrate drone testing facility Thursday
9/28/21
The complex is among the nation’s largest; and it’s helping UB solidify its position as a research and educational leader.
Could microscale concave interfaces help self-driving cars read road signs?
9/20/21
Physics World reported on the study led by Qiaoqiang Gan, professor of electrical engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, that explains the science behind microscale concave interfaces, structures that reflect light to produce beautiful and potentially useful optical phenomena.
Women will encounter bias in STEM. This new program helps them persist and overcome
9/15/21
The NAVIGATE Project aims to increase the number of women in the STEM workforce by teaching women how to confront discrimination both interpersonally and organizationally.
12 students recognized for outstanding achievements
9/10/21
Twelve exceptional engineering students have been recognized with awards from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
This rainbow-making tech could help autonomous vehicles read signs
9/10/21
Nano-magazine reported on the study led by Qiaoqiang Gan, professor of electrical engineering, that explains the science behind microscale concave interfaces, structures that reflect light to produce beautiful and potentially useful optical phenomena.
Thin films for “Smarter” road signs
9/9/21
Optics & Photonics News reported on a new thin film technology developed by Qiagiang Gan, professor of electrical engineering.
Rainbow road sign film would be easier for autonomous vehicles to read
9/1/21
New Atlas and several international technology media outlets reported on a new study led by Qiaoqiang Gan that explains the science behind microscale concave interfaces (MCI)—structures that reflect light to produce beautiful and potentially useful optical phenomena.

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