Tagged: University at Buffalo

8:30am

Sun March 17, 2013
The Upstate Economy

Advisory group looks to rejuvinate NY legacy cities

An advisory group looking at strategies for rejuvenating New York state's "legacy cities" says collaboration and coordination with the governor's Regional Economic Development Councils are crucial for upstate cities dealing with declining populations and job opportunities.

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9:52am

Fri February 22, 2013
Technology

Researchers conduct first major earthquake simulation in New York state

Credit Ashley Hassett/Innovation Trail

Researchers from the University at Buffalo conducted the state's first large-scale earthquake simulation on Tuesday to determine how prone unreinforced masonry walls are to quake damage.

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11:15am

Thu October 18, 2012
Education

Summer school for science teachers

Credit Daniel Robison / WBFO

Educators across the country agree schools need more students to excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Yet hooking students on these subjects remains a challenge, especially for generally low performing schools with few resources.

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10:17am

Mon October 15, 2012
Health

Police face higher health risks: UBuffalo study

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Due to the stressful nature of police work, law enforcement officers face higher risks of obesity, suicide, sleeplessness and cancer, according to a new study from a University at Buffalo professor who has a unique insight into the issue.

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4:15pm

Wed May 30, 2012
Health

New $300 million medical building opens in Buffalo

Credit Daniel Robison / Innovation Trail and WBFO

The newest addition to Buffalo’s skyline has opened its doors.

The 10-story, $300 million Gates Vascular Institute/Clinical and Translational Research Center houses a state-of-the-art surgery center, research labs and a business incubator.

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