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July 11, 2025 Mila Gascó-Hernandez, University at Albany – The Key to Engaging with AI…Public Libraries
On University at Albany Week: One community resource is well positioned to help people engage with AI. Maria Gascó-Hernandez, research director at the Center for Technology in Government and Associate professor of public administration and policy, explores. Mila Gascó-Hernandez is the Research Director at the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany). […]

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July 10, 2025 Laura Longo, University at Albany – Engaging Peers to Help College Students with Problem Gambling
On University at Albany Week: Problem gambling can affect anyone, especially students. Laura Longo, researcher with the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research, explores how to combat this. Laura Longo is a licensed psychologist and researcher with the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at UAlbany, as well as a senior […]

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July 09, 2025 Cheryl Andam, University at Albany – New Mechanism Driving Antimicrobial Resistance
On University at Albany Week: Understanding what drives antimicrobial resistance is crucial. Cheryl Andam, associate professor in the department of biological sciences at the RNA Institute, identifies a new mechanism. Cheryl Andam is an associate professor in UAlbany’s Department of Biological Sciences. She works on the genome evolution of bacterial pathogens, with a focus on antimicrobial […]

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July 08, 2025 Mathias Vuille, University at Albany – Exploring Climate Change in South America
On University at Albany Week: Knowing what came before can help us prepare for what’s ahead in our climate’s future. Mathias Vuille, professor in the department of atmospheric and environmental sciences, digs in to search for clues. Mathias Vuille is a professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany. […]

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July 07, 2025 Alex Greer, University at Albany – Improving The Home Buyout Process
On University at Albany Week: Preparing for disasters is crucial. Alex Greer, associate professor in the department of emergency management and homeland security, looks into one avenue to do so. Alex Greer is an associate professor in the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security at the University at Albany. Greer’s research focuses on a number […]

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July 04, 2025 Tirumala Chimpiri, Stony Brook University – How AI Can Reshape Universities’ Student Information Systems
How can AI help students get information while not replacing human interactions in the process? Tirumala Chimpiri, senior programmer analyst and independent researcher at Stony Brook University, examines the possibilities. Tirumala Rao Chimpiri is a Senior Programmer Analyst and Independent Researcher at Stony Brook University, NY. He is a seasoned software professional with over 26 […]

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July 03, 2025 Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, Colorado State University – Femicide in Italy
Crimes of passion against women are a problem in Italy. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, associate professor of communication studies at Colorado State University, delves into why. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager is an Associate Professor of Communication at Colorado State University and a Director of Education Abroad programs in Europe. She is a holder of three International Communication Association Top […]

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July 02, 2025 Andria L. Ford, Washington University in St. Louis – How Sickle Cell Disease and Socioeconomic Status Impact Brain Aging
Not everyone’s brain ages at the same rate. Andria L. Ford, professor of neurology, adult stroke & cerebrovascular disease at Washington University of St. Louis Medicine, looks into one reason why. Dr. Andria L. Ford is a neurologist at WashU Medicine specializing in stroke, cerebrovascular diseases, and the neurological complications of sickle cell disease. Her […]

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July 01, 2025 Boris Maciejovsky, University of California Riverside – Salary Transparency Can Bring Unintended Consequences
Knowing what your co-workers may lead to unintended consequences. Boris Maciejovsky, associate professor of management at the University of California Riverside School of Business, outlines why. Boris Maciejovsky is an award winning researcher and teacher, a TEDx speaker, and an Associate Professor of Management. His research interests are decision-making in economic, social, and organizational contexts. […]

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June 30, 2025 Rae Robertson-Anderson, University of San Diego – Learning From Biology to Design Self-Healing Infrastructure
We all hate waiting for road maintenance to be completed; what if we didn’t have to wait? Rae Robertson-Anderson, professor of physics and biophysics and associate provost for engaged scholarship at the University of San Diego, explores how this could be possible. Robertson-Anderson is Associate Provost for Engaged Scholarship at University of San Diego, where […]

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