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UB chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World to host National Conference in 2021
6/25/20
The event will bring students from across the country to UB’s North Campus for a weekend of learning and connecting.
LaunchPad seeks participants for inclusive autonomous vehicle challenge
6/18/20
UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars is seeking applicants to take part in the Inclusive Autonomous Vehicle Design Challenge.
Automated system developed to accelerate R&D, manufacturing of materials
6/17/20
Control Engineering reports that researchers from North Carolina State University and Kristofer Reyes, an assistant professor of materials science at UB, have developed a technology called “Artificial Chemist.”
UB, Cannon Design work to improve DIY fabric mask production
6/16/20
As the novel coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did a variety of do-it-yourself face coverings. However, there can be some hidden dangers with DIY personal protective equipment.
MDI achieves landmark of graduating first two PhD students
6/9/20
Last month, Aparajita Dasgupta and Edward Swinnich became the first two PhD students to graduate from the Department of Materials Design and Innovation.
Artificial Chemist uses AI to find solutions
6/5/20
The Engineer reported that researchers from North Carolina State University and Kristofer Reyes, an assistant professor of materials science at UB, have developed the“Artificial Chemist,” which incorporates artificial intelligence and an automated system for performing chemical reactions to accelerate R&D and manufacturing of commercially desirable materials.
Virtual commencement features four School of Engineering and Applied Sciences student speakers
5/16/20
The tradition of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ commencement speaker competition continued this year but with a twist.
New leadership in UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
5/1/20
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has named Rajan Batta as associate dean for faculty affairs and diversity, and appointed Francine Battaglia as chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.