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School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo | #UBSEAS supports big thinking and creative freedom at #UBuffalo, NYS flagship university.

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Many single-use plastics are recyclable, but multilayer plastic films often end up in landfills. Researchers at #UBuffalo have found methods to break down these multilayered plastics. Read more here! ♻️

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University at Buffalo chemical engineering faculty develop paths to recycling multilayer plastic films
Packaging made of flexible multilayer films, used in products such as food wrappers and medication packaging, are not currently recycled. 
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September 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Happy Homecoming Weekend Bulls🤘

We can't wait to see everyone at Engineers Alley tomorrow🤍💙🏈

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September 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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#UBSEAS is proud to be ranked No. 32 among public universities and No. 57 nationwide for undergraduate engineering programs in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report #BestColleges rankings! 🤘

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SEAS ranked 32nd in undergraduate engineering programs among public universities
U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked the University at Buffalo among the nation’s top public colleges and universities.
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September 23, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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Learning didn't stop over the summer 🌞🌞

#UBSEAS welcomed high-schoolers to campus for six weeks of hands-on learning covering topics like #AI

Faculty across UB SEAS and UB GSE created programming that immersed students in the latest STEM skills.

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UB engineers teach local teens about emerging STEM technologies
Students learn about cybersecurity, drone technology, AI and more during NSF-funded summer program.
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September 22, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Congratulations to the new National Grid Chaired Professor in #UBSEAS, Andrew Whittaker 🏅

Whittaker has spent his career making communities safer, and was recently elected member of the NAE.

We're grateful for National Grid's work with #UBuffalo

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Whittaker appointed National Grid Chaired Professor
Andrew S. Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor and National Academy of Engineering (NAE) member, has been appointed National Grid Chaired Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 
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September 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Agrusa Hall is on its way up🏫🏗️

For anyone not on campus to watch the progress of our newest academic building, stay tuned for more updates!

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September 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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Wildfires cause more than just flames; they lead to floods, debris flows, and infrastructure issues. #UBuffalo researchers are creating #AI tools for community preparedness. The project, led by Sayanti Mukherjee in #UBSEAS, is funded by a $2M NSF grant. ubseas.info/46qKF3i
UB to lead $2 million National Science Foundation project on wildfire resilience
Research will develop AI-powered tools to examine cascading wildfire impacts, including flash floods, debris flows and infrastructure disruptions.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Fall is the perfect time to connect 💙. Our clubs highlighted their activities during welcome weekend and are now actively involved! Discover the #UBSEAS experience and apply your academic skills:

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September 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Congratulations to #UBAIS professor and chair Atri Rudra🎉🎉

Rudra was presented with the ACM’s 2026 Test of Time Award for a 2006 paper that remains influential 20 years later.

Learn how his work provided a solution to a 50-year-old coding theory problem: ubseas.info/3SR57XW
Rudra recognized with third Test of Time award in last two years
Data and communication are critical pieces of many systems. For decades, computer science theorists worked to determine the best way to recover information when it gets corrupted in ways designed to make recovery difficult. 
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September 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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#UBuffalo researchers have earned two prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Awards for an innovative technology that measures recycled plastic content in commercial products.

Learn more about the awards and impact:

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UB technology wins two prestigious R&D 100 Awards
The invention offers a quick, reliable way to measure recycled plastic content in commercial products.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Episode 1 of Ona Tries It is out now 👷‍♀️🔨🎃

Ona Strang, #UBSEAS student affairs coordinator, launches the series with a visit to the #UBuffalo chapter of the Society for Automotive Engineers.

Find the full video on the UBengineering Youtube channel: ubseas.info/4gXQhHc
September 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Congratulations to #UBCBE PhD student Narjes Esmaeili🎉🎉

Esmaeili received the 2026 AIChE Separation Division Dibakar Bhattacharyya Graduate Student Research Award for her work with membrane-based separations.

Learn more about her recognition: ubseas.info/4gJNh0D
PhD student recognized by AIChE for developing scalable gas separation membranes
Narjes Esmaeili, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering received the 2026 AICHE Separation Division Dibakar Bhattacharyya Graduate Student Research Award for her work with membrane-based separations. 
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September 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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#UBuffalo researchers are using an #AI-powered approach to study cells, providing a clearer picture of how they respond to disease 🧠🧫

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AI and ‘Ramanomics’ could eliminate a major obstacle to studying living cells
UB-led researchers develop a label-free method that identifies organelles using their unique biochemical fingerprints.
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August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Coming soon to the UB Engineering YouTube Channel is our newest #UBSEAS series, "Ona Tries it'".

Ona Strang is trying SEAS clubs to show what clubs are available to join during your time at #UBuffalo.

Stay tuned for the first episode to find out what club Ona tries first 🚗⚙️🔨🎃
August 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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The #UBSEAS Fall Flower Bulb Fundraiser returns tomorrow🌷💐🌱Order beautiful fall flower bulbs from our online store by September 18, and 50% of proceeds will go to the Buffalo City Mission.

Order your flowers here:
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August 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Several #UBSEAS faculty and staff were recognized with the SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in various categories.

Learn about their honors here: ubseas.info/4gjfw7z
Five SEAS faculty, staff receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
The awards recognize superior professional achievement and the ongoing pursuit of excellence.
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August 25, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Happy First Day to all #UBSEAS students!💙 Whether you're new or returning, we're thrilled to welcome you! From labs and research to clubs and career experiences, the opportunities are limitless. Here’s to an amazing year ahead, Bulls 🤘 #UBuffalo
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August 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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AI is now integral to daily life, but can it assist communities in crises? Researchers at UBSEAS are exploring AI's role in aiding communities during emergencies. A study by #UBuffalo faculty, outlines an early warning system to track housing evictions.

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Study: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions
The tool, from the Department of AI and Society, aims to help human service agencies  respond faster during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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It has been an historic week at #UBuffalo as Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, arrived to begin her tenure as UB’s 16th president.

In this message to the community, she describes the excitement of meeting students, faculty and staff and learning what excites them for the future. 🔽
President Genco Reflects on Her First Week at UB | University at Buffalo
It has been an historic week at UB as Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, arrived on campus on Monday to begin her tenure as UB’s 16th president. In this video message to the UB community, President Genco describes the excitement of meeting students, faculty and staff across UB and learning more about their priorities and what excites them about the future. Explore #UBuffalo on Social Media: http://ms.spr.ly/63323ayqGF http://ms.spr.ly/63324ayqG2 http://ms.spr.ly/63326ayqG4 http://ms.spr.ly/63327ayqGf http://ms.spr.ly/63328ayqGA ABOUT UB: The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our thinking, research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. UB is New York State's flagship university and a proud member of AAU. For more info, go to http://ms.spr.ly/63329ayqG7
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August 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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We're excited to welcome President Caroline Attardo Genco to #UBuffalo, today 💙

A new era starts today 🤘🤘
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A new chapter begins! Please help us welcome #UBuffalo’s 16th President, Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco, as she embarks on her first official day at UB! 🤘🏼
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August 10, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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18 students from 9 startups participated in SPIR this summer. Over 10 weeks, they tackled real-world challenges, aiding local companies in advancing technologies and ideas, many led by #UBuffalo alumni. Check out some photos from the wrap-up celebration and PowerUpTech program.
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August 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Faculty at #UBSEAS are at the forefront of #AI advancements, including Xi Lu, named a 2026-2027 CRA Trustworthy AI Research Fellow.
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Xi Lu selected as AI Research Fellow by Computing Research Association
Information science professor designing AI health systems to better care for underserved communities.
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August 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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The #UBuffalo Department of Electrical Engineering is now the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our Computer Science and Engineering Department will maintain a BS in computer engineering, and both departments are developing a joint MS
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UB renames Department of Electrical Engineering
Name change – to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – reflects its longstanding research and education in computer engineering.
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July 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Congratulations to #UBCSE professor Wenyao Xu🎉

Xu has been elected to the AAIMBE College of Fellows, recognizing distinguished and continuing achievements in medical and biological engineering.

Learn more about Xu's accomplishments: ubseas.info/3Trrz9W

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Wenyao Xu Elected AIMBE Fellow
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has elected Wenyao Xu, Carl V. Granger Endowed Chair and professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, to its College of Fellows.
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July 29, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Congratulations to Uttam Singisetti, Clifford C. Furnas Professor on his appointment to director of the #UBuffalo Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies ⚡️⚡

Learn more about Singisetti's vision for the center: ubseas.info/4hzkbTR
UB Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies names new director
Uttam Singisetti will lead the center, which supports the region’s growing semiconductor manufacturing industry.
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July 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM