UB has once again been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency, in acknowledgment of its strong educational efforts in cybersecurity.
John Crassidis has made an impact in the aerospace field at every level: internationally, as a researcher and expert on space debris, in the Western New York community as a leader, and at UB, where he has been a dedicated teacher, mentor and colleague since 2001.
Marcus Yam combines a unique skillset with innate passion as he travels the world capturing global conflicts. His dedication has gotten him into some deep holes, but he refuses to quit until the job is done.