News and Updates

UB student research has a real-world impact

Two UB students are using knowledge acquired in their coursework to achieve success with greener technology. A recipient of a Morris K. Udall Scholarship, Kelly Miller is perfecting a low cost sand filter that makes cleaner drinking water for third world countries. Josh Hancock launched a program that converts cooking grease to bio-diesel fuel for campus vehicles, saving UB more than $10,000 annually. And media study student Mathew Jackson directed and filmed a video that captures what Miller and Hancock are up to – have a look.

Posted July 31, 2007 in Uncategorized

Top scientist and prolific inventor joins UB faculty

The renowned inventor of the tiny batteries that have helped make implantable cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, and other medical devices a life-saving reality for millions of patients has accepted a faculty position in the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Esther S. Takeuchi, Ph.D., will begin her new position as a professor in the departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Electrical Engineering on September 1. Takeuchi often is cited as the woman awarded the most patents in the U.S. — 134 at last count. Learn more.

Posted July 31, 2007 in Uncategorized

UB students win national and international recognition

An increasing number of UB students are winning nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. This year, 10 UB graduate and undergraduate students, or recent graduates, have been awarded scholarships and fellowships ranging from the Udall and Barry M. Goldwater scholarships to Fulbright fellowships and the Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship. Learn more.

Posted July 30, 2007 in Uncategorized