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This Month

UB professor uses AI to help bridge health care gaps in local Latinx communities
4/1/25
Melissa McCarron, a clinical assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, is using AI to help health care providers better serve Spanish-speaking patients in Buffalo, combining language education, cultural competence, and ethical AI use to bridge communication gaps and advance health equity.

Last Month

UB, Berkeley Lab scientists discover new heavy-metal molecule ‘berkelocene’
3/27/25
UB and Berkeley Lab scientists have discovered “berkelocene,” the first organometallic molecule with the heavy element berkelium, revealing surprising chemistry that challenges long-held assumptions about the periodic table and advances nuclear science.
You need more than photos to make scientists more relatable to students, study finds
3/19/25
A new study finds that simply showing students photos of diverse scientists isn’t enough to make them more relatable—humanizing stories about their challenges and experiences are key to increasing engagement with science.
Simulation demonstrates difficulties of return to society after release from jail
3/10/25
A UB re-entry simulation revealed the overwhelming systemic barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals, highlighting how even small setbacks can lead to reincarceration and emphasizing the urgent need for policy change and community support.
Indigenous Studies launches new home/hub space
3/27/25
UB’s new Indigenous Studies Home/Hub in Clemens Hall offers a dedicated space for community-building, cultural learning, and student support, advancing Indigenous inclusion through education, research, and collaboration with local Indigenous Nations.
UB summer research program to examine WNY climate, extreme weather events
3/3/25
A new NSF-funded program at UB’s Center for Geological and Climate Hazards will have undergraduate students investigate local climate challenges, including how Lake Erie’s lack of ice fueled Buffalo’s 2022 blizzard and the likelihood of future wildfire smoke from Canada affecting Western New York.