Andrew S. Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor in civil, structural and environmental engineering, is the inaugural recipient of the American Nuclear Society’s (ANS) Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medal.
Machines solve problems by developing their own models and algorithms, but this requires a significant commitment from human programmers. Two UB projects could make this process more efficient and expand the capabilities of machine learning.
Having previously served as vice president for the American Society of Thermal and Fluid Engineers, Francine Battaglia now steps into a two-year term as president for the organization.
Matilde Sánchez-Peña and partners will study why, despite 20 years of investment, woman make up only 20% of engineering students and tenure-track faculty.
Karla Rosalia Sanchez Lievanos and Emmanuel M. Nsengiyumva will conduct research and outreach on ‘forever chemicals’ and carbon capture technology, respectively.
Moore will assume the role on Sept. 1. She follows the leadership of Rajan Batta, who will continue to serve as associate dean for faculty affairs and recognition.
Anuj Vadecha, a graduate student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, earned fourth place in the Cohere Company Challenge at LA Hacks 2023.
