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Risk Communication Experts Analyze Visual Responses to Tornado Warning Graphics

February 25, 2021 sarah Jonas Science, Severe Weather, Tornado, University at Albany

The analysis used a combination of eye-tracking methods and “think aloud” interviews to investigate what visual features attract attention and/or cue a call to action around an emerging threat.

Expert Pitch

Experts: Atmospheric Scientists Available to Discuss the Texas Power Crisis

February 18, 2021 sarah Jonas Energy, Power Grid, Renewable Energies, UAlbany, University at Albany, Winter

ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 18, 2021) – A blast of winter weather knocked out power for more than 4 million people

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Experts Advisory: Perseverance on Target for Mars Landing

February 17, 2021 sarah Jonas MARS, NASA, Physics, Space, UAlbany, University at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 17, 2021) – After having traveled nearly 292.5 million miles, NASA’s Perseverance spacecraft is just about set

Expert Pitch

UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss Black History Month 2021

February 4, 2021 sarah Jonas African American History, Black Americans, Black History, Black History Month, UAlbany, University at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 4, 2021) – February marks the start of Black History Month, a nationally recognized celebration of achievements

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UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss the Chaos at the U.S. Capitol

January 7, 2021 sarah Jonas Donald Trump, Election, insurrection, Joe Biden, UAlbany, University at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 7, 2020) – Following a rally led by President Donald Trump to back his claims of election

Expert Pitch

Experts: Unprecedented Challenges Confront 2020 Election

September 16, 2020 sarah Jonas COVID-19, Donald Trump, Election, Election 2020, Joe Biden, Political Science Expert, Politics, University at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2020) – COVID-19, A polarized electorate, absentee voting and questions about information security are just some

Research Results

Study: Decreasing Wildfires Observed Over Central Africa

September 15, 2020 sarah Jonas Climate, Climate Change, Congo, Congo Basin, fire, UAlbany, University at Albany, Weather, Wildfire

A new observational study has revealed a decreasing burned area trend that could impact African ecosystems.

Announcement

NYS Mesonet, Con Edison Partner to Launch ‘NYC Micronet’ Weather Observation Network

September 9, 2020 sarah Jonas Climate, UAlbany, University at Albany, Utilities, Weather

A new cluster of weather-monitoring stations will offer New York City’s energy provider real-time data to keep service reliable and resilient for its customers.

Announcement

UAlbany Researchers to Develop AI Solutions for Winter Weather at New $20 Million NSF Institute

August 26, 2020 sarah Jonas AI, Atmospheric, Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, UAlbany, University at Albany, Weather

Researchers at the University at Albany’s Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) are contributing to a new National Science Foundation (NSF) institute that will advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to improve our understanding of weather and climate, including its societal impacts and related decision-making.

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Experts: Prepare for Active 2020 Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19

August 4, 2020 sarah Jonas Atlantic Hurricane Season, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Emergency Response, Hurricane, Hurricane Isaias, Pandemic, UAlbany, University at Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug. 4, 2020) – While emergency responders are continuing to focus on the COVID-19 crisis, another threat is

Feature

New Research Investigates the Impact of COVID-19 on Terrorism

July 30, 2020 sarah Jonas Antigovernment, COVID-19, Homeland Security, Terrorism, UAlbany, University at Albany

UAlbany researchers, who specialize in terrorist ideology, explore both the challenges and opportunities that the COVID-19 crisis presents for terrorist organizations.

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