College of Arts and Sciences

workers in bright orange shirts helping move debris

Organizations can improve natural disaster outcomes

11/28/18

Emerging businesses can improve the economic well-being of post-disaster communities, but what’s true for businesses is not always the case for other types of community organizations, according to the results of a new study by a University at Buffalo-led research team.

What does it mean to be bold?

11/30/18

At UB, being bold means discovering better medicines, inventing faster computers and smarter materials, inspiring world-class performances and solving society’s most complex challenges.

Two UB students wearing 'Pencils of Promise' shirts

Funding promise in developing nations

11/28/18

Fifteen UB students are raising money to build a school in a developing nation. Working in conjunction with Choose a Challenge, an organization that helps students donate to charity while also raising money for an adventure trip abroad, each student aims to raise $4,000.

UB students Erin Hong (left) and Jenny Ababio work during a CRISPR lab session in mid-November

Undergrads learn basics of CRISPR gene-editing technique

11/30/18

CRISPR allows scientists to disable or alter specific sections of DNA in cells of living organisms. The tool has been around for several years, but has recently gained prominence as technological advancements have shown how powerful it can be.

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