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The University at Buffalo is hosting a "Broken Plastics Workshop" on May 8, 2025, where students, faculty, and staff can create art from microplastics collected on campus, turning exam stress into creative expression while addressing plastic pollution. Led by local artist and UB alumna Nicole Chochrek, the event combines science and art to raise awareness about environmental issues through hands-on engagement. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Register by May 6th at the link provided in the news article.

UB chemist Emanuela Gionfriddo and her team have developed a novel method to detect airborne “forever chemicals” as they evaporate—filling a major gap in PFAS monitoring and offering a sustainable, precise tool that could help shape future environmental regulations.

Luis A. Colón, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received the inaugural ACS Joseph J. Kirkland Award in Chromatography, honoring his pioneering research in separation science and decades of mentorship supporting underrepresented students in STEM.

Qing Lin, UB Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been elected a 2025 AAAS Fellow for his pioneering work in chemical biology and bioorthogonal chemistry, advancing research on living cells and potential therapies for diabetes and cancer.