Tag: University at Albany
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Gary Ackerman, University at Albany – Defining What Drives A Terrorist
On University at Albany Week: Is terrorists’ violent behaviors driven by an ideology? Gary Ackerman, associate professor in the college of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity, looks into this question. Associate Professor of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Gary Ackerman’s research focuses on understanding how terrorists and other adversaries make tactical, operational and…
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Sarah Mountz, University at Albany – Challenges of Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth in Foster Care
Foster care can be tough. Especially for transgender and gender expansive youth. Sarah Mountz, assistant professor in school of social welfare at the University at Albany, details some of the extra challenges they face. Sarah Mountz’ research focuses on the experiences of LGBTQ youth in child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and among homeless youth…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.06.03-06.07
The Academic Minute from 06.03 – 06.07 Monday, June 3rd Megan Kurlychek – University at Albany Improving Responses to Juvenile Delinquency to Reduce Recidivism Megan joined the faculty at the School of Criminal Justice in the fall of 2007. Her primary research interests include juvenile justice and delinquency, specifically prevention and rehabilitation programming. Megan’s current…
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InduShobha Chengalur-Smith, University at Albany – The Reciprocity of Empathy in Online, Health-Based Communities
On University at Albany Week: Sometimes an online community is what you need to get through a tough time. InduShobha Chengalur-Smith, associate professor of information systems and business analytics, explores how relationships can help during these periods. InduShobha Chengalur-Smith is a faculty member in the Information Systems & Business Analytics department at the School of…
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Amber Silver, University at Albany – Improving Communication of Weather Information During Natural Disasters
On University at Albany Week: Nothing lights up the internet like a big storm. Amber Silver, assistant professor in the college of emergency preparedness, examines how this information can be used for research. Dr. Amber Silver is an Assistant Professor for the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. She received her Ph.D. in…
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David Hureau, University at Albany – Battling the Underground Gun Market
On University at Albany Week: How do criminals get their guns? David Hureau, assistant professor in the school of criminal justice, delves into the illegal gun market in Boston to find out. David joined the faculty of the School of Criminal Justice in the fall of 2016. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in…
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David Holtgrave, University at Albany – Reducing New HIV Infections
On University at Albany Week: How do we end the HIV epidemic? David Holtgrave, professor of health policy and behavior, discusses the latest effort. David Holtgrave, PhD, has served as the Dean of the School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York since March, 2018. He is also appointed as a…
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Megan Kurlychek, University at Albany – Improving Responses to Juvenile Delinquency to Reduce Recidivism
On University at Albany Week: Kids who are prosecuted as adults have a hard road ahead. Megan Kurlychek, associate professor in the school of criminal justice, details the issues with charging youths as adults. Megan joined the faculty at the School of Criminal Justice in the fall of 2007. Her primary research interests include juvenile…
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Andrea Lang, University at Albany – The Polar Vortex
It’s time again for the polar vortex to invade the U.S. and the news. Andrea Lang, assistant professor of atmospheric and environmental sciences at the University at Albany, explores what the polar vortex is and why it keeps making us bundle up during the winter months. Andrea Lopez Lang is an assistant professor in the…
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Md. Aynul Bari, University at Albany – Air Pollution in the Home
Is there air pollution in your home? Md. Aynul Bari, assistant professor in the department of environmental and sustainable engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Albany, digs into this question. Md. Aynul Bari joined the Department of Environmental & Sustainable Engineering (ESE) at the University at Albany as…