Faculty News

Last November, a team from UB entered the highly competitive Alexa Prize Socialbot Grand Challenge. While the multimillion-dollar competition is in its fourth year, this was the first time UB had participated in the challenge of creating a socialbot. They are now one of five teams to make it to the finals.

Jinhui Xu has been appointed chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in UB's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Xu takes the helm from Chunming Qiao, SUNY Distinguished Professor, who has led the department for the past six years.

Seven SEAS faculty have been named recipients of the university’s 2021 Exceptional Scholar and Teaching Innovation Awards. The awards honor UB’s best and brightest teachers and researchers.

From fishing and kayaking to offering scenic backdrops and habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife, Lake LaSalle plays a critical role in life on the North Campus.

Matt Burge, assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has received the 2020-2021 Vanderhoef Faculty Award.  

Seven faculty and staff members from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are among the 21 from UB who have been named recipients of the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.