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Media Advisory: High school girls to work with robots, solder at computer camp

7/17/19

Women are one of a number of historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields and programs such as CSExplore are working to reverse that trend.

Researchers wirelessly hack ‘boss’ gene, a step toward reprogramming the human genome

7/16/19

The advancement, made possible by tiny photonic implants, could lead to new treatments for cancer, mental disorders.

Early-bird pricing available for select business improvement courses

7/16/19

The classes are part of a fall inventory of open-enrollment business improvement courses for professionals.

Engineering + Theatre: Students use engineering and computer science skills to build sets in international theatre competition

7/15/19

Nearly every large event that we attend, from concerts to plays to commencement ceremonies, relies on engineering. It’s something we don’t think about unless something goes wrong – but the technology behind theatre is essential, skilled work.

Alum named Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Alternative Energy Technology

7/3/19

UB mechanical engineering alum David Blekhman has been selected as a Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Alternative Energy Technology, one of the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Buildathon challenges students to develop solutions using blockchain technology

6/28/19

About 100 students gathered on campus this spring to take part in the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon—an annual event that brings together local businesses and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences students to develop a solution to a problem, or use case, utilizing blockchain technology.

Civil engineering program recognized as 4th best in the country, 11th in the world

6/26/19

UB’s civil engineering program is ranked number four in the country and 11 in the world according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), or Shanghai Ranking.

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2019 Blockchain Buildathon

Blockchain Buildathon organizer Bina Ramamurthy greets this year's participants.

About 100 students attended the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

SEAS Dean, Liesl Folks, addresses attendees at the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

Seventeen student teams participated in this year's buildathon.

A team of students works on a solution using blockchain technology.

An M&T Bank representative works on a Rubik's Cube.

An M&T Bank representative speaks at the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

A ValueCentric representative speaks at the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

A BlueCross BlueShield of WNY representative speaks at the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

Bina Ramamurthy talks to students at the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

Many volunteers helped to carry out the buildathon event.

Student teams were randomly assigned use cases developed by the sponsors: M&T Bank, ValueCentric, and BlueCross BlueShield.

If participants had a problem, they could ask for help at the mentor table.

Each year, the Blockchain Buildathon changes to reflect the expansion in understanding of both students and industry.

This year, most of the student teams were able to develop a complete solution for their assigned case.

Dean Folks talks to representatives from BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, which was sponsoring the event.

M&T Bank’s use case concerned blockchain-enabled property title search.

This was the third time the event was held at the University at Buffalo.

M&T Bank served as a gold level sponsor for the event.

The recipients of the Grand 1st prize worked on the M&T Bank use case, creating a platform to look for liens on one’s property.

Judy Feldman, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at ValueCentric, helps to announce award winners.

M&T Bank representatives help announce award winners.

Award winners at Blockchain Buildathon 2019 at UB.

Award winner presentation at UB Blockchain Buildathon 2019.

Award winners presenting at 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

Award winners at 2019 Blockchain Buildathon UB.

Student award winners pose with Bina Ramamurthy at the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

The recipients of the Blockchain Buildathon Grand 1st Prize pose with representatives from M&T Bank and faculty member Bina Ramamurthy.

The recipients of the Blockchain Buildathon Grand 2nd Prize pose with representatives from ValueCentric and faculty member Bina Ramamurthy.

Students in action at the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

A group of students work on a solution during the Blockchain Buildathon.

The 2019 Blockchain Buildathon was held in Davis Hall on North Campus.

Students in action during the 2019 Blockchain Buildathon.

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