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UB geographer Le Wang is using AI and satellite imagery to tackle big environmental and urban challenges—from tracking invasive plants to mapping abandoned homes. His pioneering work in remote sensing has earned the 2026 Outstanding Contribution Award from the American Association of Geographers.

The geographer is the first from UB to receive the honor, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the field through research, teaching or outreach.

The talk by the climate expert is part of the joint event exploring how Earth’s poles shape our climate, landscapes and future.

A DoD-funded project will investigate how fluorotelomers — once thought to be safer PFAS alternatives — penetrate zebrafish cells.

The summit, being held in June, will explore AI’s incredible potential to improve health care, education, the environment and other areas.

The UB Humanities Institute's annual conference will explore the range of interpretations now associated with toxicity.

A new UB study shows why live music benefits well-being.

A visit to UB's History of Medicine Collection sparked a new creative work by faculty member Crystal Z Campbell.

UB researcher Carrie Tirado Bramen explores astrological speculation and capitalism in Gilded Age America.

Maria Arangoa senior studying English, environmental sustainability and global gender and sexuality studies, will use funding from the award to support their projects and engage more students interested in sustainability.