Will Lake Erie completely freeze over?
2/24/25
Joseph Atkinson weighed in on the likelihood of Lake Erie freezing over for the first time since 1996. Phys.org republished the article
The Great Lakes have long faced pollution threats. The latest might be the most insidious.
2/4/25
The Democrat & Chronicle quoted Joseph Atkinson in an article about the success of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement that was passed in the 1970s.
Beach Closure Blues
8/18/24
Investigative Post quoted Joseph Atkinson in an article about summer beach closures along Lake Erie due to poor water quality.
Sudit, Rabideau join School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ leadership team
7/6/22
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has named Moises Sudit as associate dean for research and graduate education, and appointed Alan Rabideau as chair of the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Both appointments began on July 1, 2022.
Lake Levels: Expect higher than average lake levels but no new record
5/13/21
An article in Great Lakes Now on how water levels are expected to drop this summer quotes Joe Atkinson, director of the Great Lakes Program at UB, and professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
Is Lake Michigan the most dangerous Great Lake?
10/26/20
An article in Great Lakes Echo asking whether Lake Michigan is the most dangerous of the Great Lakes quotes Joseph Atkinson, professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
Is Lake Michigan the most dangerous Great Lake?
10/15/20
The Ludington Daily News quoted Joseph Atkinson, director of the UB Great Lakes Program and professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, in a report on the large number of drownings that occur in Lake Michigan.

Joseph F. Atkinson

PhD, PE

Joseph F. Atkinson

PhD, PE

Joseph F. Atkinson

PhD, PE

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