SEAS in the News

An article in Scientific American about how research on the cooling mechanisms of insects such as butterflies could inspire new materials, especially in light of climate change, quotes Qiaoqiang Gan, associate professor of electrical engineering, who said white isn’t the only way to go with such materials.

Energy & Environment News reports that climate change is intensifying interest in the waste-to-energy industry. The story quotes John Atkinson, assistant professor in UB’s Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, who said the ultimate goal should be to produce less trash.

Engineer’s Week activities at the Buffalo Museum of Science were covered by WGRZ-TV. Students representing a variety of engineering clubs on campus participated in the event, which included a wide range of fun activities for the community.

The Villages Daily Sun published a story on the potential of 3-D printing and quoted Ciprian Ionita, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and neurosurgery.

Tech sites Geek.com and Beebom covered an artificial intelligence project that UB engineers are developing, funded by DARPA, that will control military drones.

Analytics Insight covers UB artificial intelligence research led by Souma Chowdhury, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.