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Congratulations to #UBMDI Professor Edward Snell 🎉 🎉 The internationally recognized biophysicist starts as the Department of Materials Design and Innovation Chair on January 1st.

Learn more about the current and future chairs here: ubseas.info/3WA0LlX

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October 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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We are thrilled to announce that #UBSEAS now has 12 programs accredited by ABET!

Our Engineering Science (BS) and Material Science and Engineering (BS) degrees are now officially accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET 🎊 🎉

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September 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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We are incredibly proud to congratulate #UBMDI assistant professor Jiayu Peng on being named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in the healthcare and science category 🎉 🔭 🥼 🔬 🎉

Learn more about Peng's achievements here: bit.ly/459kAoe

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Materials professor named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Jiayu Peng has been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in the healthcare and science category. 
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July 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Some words of wisdom from #UBSEAS department chairs and professors for the #UBClassof2025 💙🤍

4 more days! 🤘🎓

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A celebratory graphic from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for the Class of 2025. The image features a group photo of faculty and staff from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, smiling and making the “horns up” hand sign. Below the photo is a congratulatory message from Yun Wu, recognizing the graduates' resilience, creativity, and achievements. The message encourages students to "go forth and engineer a healthier, better future." The background is blue with white technical design elements. A congratulatory graphic from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for the Class of 2025. The image features a professional portrait of Francine Battaglia, chair and professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. A message from her is written to the right that praises graduates’ hard work and achievements, highlights the strong foundation built through their education, and offers well wishes for the future. The background is blue with white technical circuit-style graphics and text. A congratulatory graphic from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences celebrating the Class of 2025. The image features a photo of Krishna Rajan standing outdoors in front of Davis Hall. The message from Rajan, representing the Department of Materials Design & Innovation (MDI), congratulates graduates and highlights the department’s 10th anniversary. He emphasizes the significance of the students' role in the department’s journey and reminds them they will always be part of the MDI family. The design has a blue background with white circuit-inspired graphics. A congratulatory graphic for the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Class of 2025. On the left is a professional portrait of Alan Rabideau, chair and professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. On the right is a message on a blue background with white technical blueprint-style graphics. The message reads: "Congratulations on your achievements! The protection and restoration of our natural and built environments have never been more important priorities, but we are confident that your technical prowess, social awareness, and integrity will lead us to a better future. The CSEE faculty and staff are very proud of your accomplishments and we wish you the very best in your careers!" Below the photo is his name and title: "Alan Rabideau, Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering." The design has a blue background with white circuit-inspired graphics.
May 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Congratulations to #UBMDI associate professors Kristofer Reyes and Olga Wodo, who have received a combined $830,000 as part of the NSF's Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future program 🎉 🎉

Learn more: ubseas.info/3NzFbNd

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Materials faculty receive over $830,000 in NSF Awards
Kristofer Reyes and Olga Wodo have received awards as part of larger $2 million multi-institutional projects in the NSF’s Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future program.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Over the summer, #UBMDI student Ben Raimondo spent 10 weeks contributing to the Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison Project (ISMIP), an international effort to predict ice sheet loss and sea level rise.

Read about his research below ⬇️

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Western New York becomes living laboratory for students studying climate hazards
NSF-backed summer research program brings undergraduates to UB to study challenges posed by climate change.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM