SUNY Research in the News

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides research administration talent, services, and technology that help elevate SUNY’s reputation as a global research leader, increase investment in SUNY research, and attract top-tier research administration professionals.

“One of SUNY's great strengths is that we are not simply 64 individual institutions. We are a system — one with extraordinary expertise, talent, and capacity across our campuses.”

-SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu

October 6, 2026

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked Stony Brook at number 188. Stony Brook attributed the jump in rankings to John Pardon's Fields Medal and an increase in researchers' peer-reviewed publications. Read more: Stony Brook University Ranks Top 200 Worldwide as a Research University.

Downstate Health Sciences University logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University manages sponsored research and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Michael A. Weber is presenting his research at AHA Hypertension 2026. Coverage of his upcoming presentation accounted for 130 (76%) of the 170 mentions of SUNY research over the last 24 hours. Read more: Efficacy of Aprocitentan in Patients Across the Cardiometabolic Disease Spectrum, Including Obesity, To Be Presented at AHA Hypertension.

Professional headshot of a person with curly hair wearing a dark blazer against a gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University manages sponsored research and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Victoria Palmer, a second-year resident at Downstate, published with colleagues from Florida State and Wake Forest in the Archives of Dermatological Research. Read more: Conditioners for Textured Hair Carry Hidden Allergens and a Steep Price Premium.

SUNY Brockport logo featuring a green and gold shield with educational symbols alongside the text “SUNY Brockport”

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Brockport manages sponsored research grants for Professor Jacques Rinchard and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Graduate researcher Colin Clark and Dr. Rinchard, working with colleagues from the University of Vermont and Oregon State, published in Scientific Reports. Read more: Lake Trout Embryos Absorb Vitamin B1 Directly From Lake Water, Study Finds.

Composite image featuring two researchers shown in side-by-side professional headshots against neutral backgrounds

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Lauren Hale and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher Gina Marie Mathew and Dr. Hale, working with colleagues from Emory University, published their findings in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Read more: Sleep Does Not Explain Racial Gaps in Grades and Absences Among Georgia Ninth Graders.

Composite image featuring four researchers shown in separate portrait-style photos arranged in a grid.

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Four researchers will give Pathbreaking Research Talks on day 3 of Research & Entrepreneurship Week. Read more: Public Impact Headlines UAlbany Research & Entrepreneurship Week 2026.

Professional headshot of a person wearing a navy blazer and light-colored shirt, photographed indoors against a softly blurred background with a whiteboard visible behind them

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for SUNY Empire Innovation Professor Pavlos Kollias and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Kollias was awarded a distinction that "...reflects career-long outstanding contributions to the field of meteorology." Read more: Pavlos Kollias Named a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society.

October 5, 2026

Professional headshot of a person wearing a gray blazer and blue collared shirt against a mottled green studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Adam Laats and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Laats' contributions to reporting about the value of higher education accounted for 57 (40%) of the 143 mentions of SUNY research over the last 48 hours. Read more: Americans Increasingly Question the Importance of a College Degree.

Professional headshot of a person with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a black blazer and white top against a light gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research at the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Jessica Martin, the director of the center, commented on her research studying gambling and the lack of federal funding available for problem gambling. Read more: Sports Gambling Is Everywhere. Is It Harming Young Adults?

Professional headshot of a person with short gray hair wearing a dark collared shirt against a light background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Carl Lipo and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Lipo and a colleague from the University of Arizona published their research about Easter Island in the Journal of Archaeological Studies. Read more: Easter Island Moai Were Moved Upright, Study By Researchers Says.

Professional headshot of a person wearing glasses, earrings, and a white blazer against a light blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Assistant Professor Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong and five colleagues published their research on the WISE WOMAN study in BMC Health Services Research. Read more: Young Women in Ghana Co-Design New Paths to HIV Testing and Prevention.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Rehman Basharat and Javed Iqbal published a research letter on rosacea in the Archives of Dermatological Research. Read more: Massive Real-World Data Study Tracks Rosacea Rates Across the United States.

Researcher in a laboratory wearing safety glasses and gloves while working with scientific equipment under blue lighting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Assistant Professor Robin Costello received a four-year, $1.16M grant from the National Science Foundation. Read more: UB Receives NSF Grant Aimed at Making Scientists More Relatable to Students.

ESF logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry manages sponsored research and workforce development initiatives and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. New York State is investing in the Lands and Forests Internship Program to provide SUNY students with hands-on experience, while advancing the Department of Environmental Conservation's mission. Read more: SUNY ESF, DEC Expand Statewide Internship Partnership with $6.7 Million Agreement Through 2030.

Healthcare professional seated at a workstation reviewing medical data on two computer monitors in a clinical office

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research for Clinical Associate Professor Amanda B. Hassinger and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Hassinger was named to the Pediatric Gold Standard Panel of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Sleep Inter-Scorer Reliability program. Read more: UB Pediatric Sleep Expert Is One Of Five Named To International Panel That Guides Sleep Treatment.

October 2, 2026

Professional headshot of a person wearing glasses and a blue argyle sweater in an indoor setting with a softly blurred background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Research Assistant Professor Ritwik Banerjee and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Banerjee updated Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan on Stony Brook's addition to Project Tapestry. This coverage accounted for 209 (53%) of the 395 mentions of SUNY research over the last 48 hours. Read more: Project Tapestry Gains Momentum for Sovereign AI During UN General Assembly Week.

Professional headshot of a person with long dark hair wearing a navy blazer and purple top against a gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Sujata Murty and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Murty and Laura Gruenburg from Stony Brook University, working with colleagues from three other institutions, published in Climate Dynamics. Read more: Coral Skeletons and Ocean Models Reveal Hidden Decades of Change in the Indonesian Seas.

Professional headshot of a person wearing glasses, a dark jacket, and a white collared shirt against a gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Brandon Gibb and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Gibb and two colleagues published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science. Read more: Children At Risk for Depression Get “Stuck” On Sad Faces.

University at Buffalo logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Four researchers from UB, working with colleagues from three other institutions, published in Nature Communications. Read more: UB Researchers Grow Salivary Mini Organs From Pluripotent Stem Cells and UB Researchers Grow Salivary Mini Organs from Pluripotent Stem Cells.

Professional headshot of a person wearing a dark suit and patterned gold tie against a gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Professor Brian Tang and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Tang wrote an article for The Conversation about the recent storm on the East Coast. Read more: Why The Nor'easter’s Storm Surge Was So High, And What It Says About The El Niño Winter Ahead.

Professional headshot of a person wearing glasses and a black zip-up jacket against a plain indoor background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Ulas Sunar and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Sunar and Irfan Dar, working with colleagues from two other institutions, published in Neurocritical Care. Read more: Blood Flow and Brain Waves Combine to Detect Consciousness in Severely Injured Patients.

Professional headshot of a person wearing glasses against a gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cortland manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. A research team led by Dr. Xiaoye Xu published a study in PLOS One on the impact of different parenting patterns. Read more: How Parenting Profiles are Associated with Children’s Behavioural and Emotional Problems.

Panel discussion featuring several seated speakers behind a table with a university-branded banner, while another speaker stands at the front of the room

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Binghamton launched a new Cyber-Physical AI Trust and Integrity research cluster. Read more: New Research Cluster To Take Real-World Approach For Detecting ‘Deepfake’ Videos And Images and Research Cluster Takes Real-World Approach to Detecting Deepfakes.

Composite image featuring two researchers: one seated beside a chalkboard and another standing in front of a chalkboard with mathematical equations

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Distinguished Professor Alexander Zamolodchikov and Professor John Pardon and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Both Professors were elected as members of the Fundamental Sciences and Mathematics Division of the European Academy of Engineering. Read more: Pardon, Zamolodchikov Inducted into European Academy of Engineering and Stony Brook University Professors Inducted into European Academy of Engineering.

Professional headshot of a person wearing a dark suit and yellow tie against a gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants for Distinguished Professor Julio Licinio and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Licinio co-authored a conceptual paper in Brain Health. Read more: ‘Criticome’ Review Says Childhood Experiences Can Permanently Shape the Brain.

Two students participate in field research outdoors. One student faces away from the camera while another stands holding a white bucket in a grassy area

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides staffing services to New York Sea Grant and administers and manages its grants to Stony Brook University, ensuring compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Two Stony Brook students completed internships with New York Sea Grant over the summer. Read more: SoMAS Students Reflect on Their Summer Science Fellowships with Sea Grant.

Researcher standing beside a scientific poster presentation at an academic conference and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Upstate medical research community gathered for the Biomedical Sciences Retreat, which included a poster session where students could present their research. Read more: From Cancer to Cell Biology, Upstate Researchers Share Discoveries at Annual Retreat.
Person demonstrates a football throwing technique on a practice field in a video titled “The Science of a Perfect Pass”

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Alexander Khmaladze and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Khmaladze teamed up with the UAlbany quarterback coach to explain the physics behind throwing a football. Read more: UAlbany Experts Explain the Science of a Perfect Pass.

Student presenter gestures toward a screen displaying a data center industry analysis during a business presentation, while audience members listen from a conference table

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Assistant Professor Jujun Huang explains the implications of using artificial intelligence to influence investment decisions. Read more: Will AI Make Corporate Communication Sound The Same?

picture of sign at Upstate Medical University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Upstate is hosting the 31st Annual Central New York Psychopharmacology Update on October 2, 2026. Read more: Upstate Experts to Share the Latest in Psychopharmacology.

Three researchers stand beside a conference poster presenting a study on using deepfake technology to address anti-transgender prejudice

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Brockport manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Professor Jennifer Ratcliff and Associate Professor James Witnauer are exploring the use of deepfake technology for social modeling. Read more: Deepfakes for Real Change.

Three researchers stand beside a conference poster presenting a study on using deepfake technology to address anti-transgender prejudice

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professor Mark Bartholomew and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Professor Bartholomew explores the future of artificial intelligence in a new article in William and Mary Law Review. Read more: Will AI spell an end to shopping?

Presenter pointing to a map displayed on a projection screen during a lecture or presentation

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Lav Varshney and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Varshney, the Director of Stony Brook's AI Innovation Institute, led a discussion on the impacts of artificial intelligence. Read more: Lav Varshney Discusses AI and the Physical Economy of Intelligence.

Upstate Medical University blue logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Researchers at Upstate have co-developed a Dengue Human Infection Model. Read more: Florida Dengue Outbreak Highlights Importance of Upstate Research.

Presenter speaking at a podium beside a slide titled “Evidence-Based Dentistry and Dental Education” at a conference

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Dean Marcelo W.B. Araujo and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Araujo was elected to an international professional organization for dentists. Read more: Marcelo W.B. Araujo elected to FDI World Dental Federation Science Committee.

Person in a gray and white plaid button-down shirt standing on a rooftop terrace. Historic stone buildings and a large domed building are visible in the background beneath a cloudy sky

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Geneseo provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Distinguished Professor Michael Oberg published his research in a new book. Read more: Distinguished History Professor’s Book Explores 500-Year History of Onondaga Nation.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING on SUNY Tech Connect and inpart.

September 30, 2026

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Governor Hochul announced $945K for Stony Brook to train students in nuclear-aligned welding; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration; and radiation. The funding also includes four paid internships at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Read more: Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million in NYPA Funding To Support Advanced Nuclear Workforce Development Programs Across New York State.

Professional photo of associate professor Holly Jean Buck from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Holly Jean Buck and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The MacArthur Foundation awarded Dr. Buck a "genius" grant of $800K over the next five years. Coverage of the award accounted for 73 (30%) of the 244 mentions of SUNY research over the last 24 hours. Read more: UB’s Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow and The Macarthur Foundation’s ‘Genius’ Fellows: The Full 2026 Class List.

Side-by-side headshots of two researchers. One is wearing glasses and a dark turtleneck against a neutral background, while the other is pictured outdoors with trees in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professors Eliza Grames and Lindsey Swierk and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Grames, Dr. Swierk, Suyeon Jang, Julianna Yager, and 16 colleagues from other institutions published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity. Read more: Insects Are Essential To Vertebrate Life — As Food, Shelter And Medicine and Insects Play Critical Role in Ecosystems Beyond Just Providing Food, New Research Shows.

Professional photo of professor Shawn Bushway from University at Albany

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Professor Shawn Bushway and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bushway co-authored an article about the research that he co-authored in the Annual Review of Criminology. Read more: New UAlbany Research Shows Steep and Continuing Decline in Prison Population and The Unheralded End of Mass Incarceration.

Stony Brook University Professor John Pardon in front of a chalkboard with mathematical equation

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor John Pardon and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. was one of four recipients of the prestigious Fields Medal for outstanding mathematical achievement in existing work and the promise of future achievement. Read more: From Overcoming Childhood Fears to Winning the Fields Medal: How Math Shaped American Mathematician John Pardon's Life.

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Professor Kenneth McLeod wrote an article about his team's research at the Clinical Science and Engineering Lab. Read more: Understanding Low Blood Pressure's Impact on Aging Brain.

Speaker stands at a podium delivering remarks during an event, with a screen behind displaying information about the New York Climate Exchange. Large windows and a city skyline are visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Stony Brook researchers participated in Climate Week events. Read more: Stony Brook University, New York Climate Exchange Take Center Stage at Climate Week NYC.

Person wearing waders collects samples or conducts fieldwork in shallow water along a grassy shoreline

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Morrisville manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Professor Elisa Livengood and her students are helping to restore a creek. Read more: SUNY Morrisville Aquaculture Students Have A Hand In Restoring Native Habitat.

Workers sort recyclable materials on conveyor belts inside a recycling facility filled with industrial equipment and processing machinery

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professors Paschalis Alexandridis and Marina Tsianou and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Alexandridis, Dr. Tsianou, Dr. Jacob Licht, and Dr. Christian Ferger presented their research and published it in the journals Resources, Conservation & Recycling, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, and Polymers. Read more: Chemical Engineering Faculty Develop Paths To Recycling Multilayer Plastic Films.

Two students organize backpacks, school supplies, and activity materials on a table in a classroom or office setting. Storage bins filled with colorful items and stacks of supplies are visible nearby

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cortland manages sponsored research grants and workforce development programs and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. A Cortland senior is conducting undergraduate research through a partnership with The Migrant Education Tutorial and Support Services Program. Read more: Health Research Project Puts Empathy into Action.

Presenter speaks to an audience in a lecture hall while a presentation slide displaying an energy-related topic is projected on a large screen. Attendees are seated facing the speaker

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Albany researchers will participate in a clean energy workshop. Read more: UAlbany to Convene New York Energy Leaders for 2026 Clean Energy Pathways Workshop.

From left, Associate Vice President for University Development John Quigley, Watson College Dean Atul Kelkar and Distinguished Professor Ronald Miles unveil the new signage for the Ronald N. Miles Acoustics Core at Binghamton University's Engineering and Science Building

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. An endowment will support future research at the Ronald M. Miles Acoustics Core, a lab honoring the professor and his research. Read more: Naming Of Watson College’s Acoustics Core Honors Longtime Professor And His Groundbreaking Research.

Researcher stands beside a computer displaying microscopy or imaging data in an office or laboratory workspace. The monitor shows colorful scientific images and analysis results

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Marie Bechler and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bechler and eight colleagues published their research findings in PLOS Biology. Read more: Upstate Researchers Uncover Clue to How the Brain Wires Itself.

Student Stephanie Martinez holding a certificate of completion at a recognition ceremony (left) and student and a faculty member conduct an experiment at a laboratory fume hood using scientific equipment and materials

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cortland manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Cortland researchers mentored students participating in a summer research program. Read more: EOP Scholars Participate In Research Program.

Professional photo of dean Brenda Jonotha from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Dean Brenda Jonotha and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded her $2.9M over four years. Read more: Brenda Janotha Secures HRSA Award to Boost Rural Nursing Education and Brenda Janotha Secures HRSA Award to Boost Rural Nursing Education.

From left, Harim Tavares dos Santos and Zhibin Cui standing in a laboratory with shelves of scientific equipment and sample containers in the background. The image highlights a collaborative research setting with lab instruments illuminated by blue lighting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Institutes of Health awarded Zhibin Cui and Harim Tavares dos Santos two-year, $320K grants for separate projects. Read more: Early Career Oral Biology Researchers Receive NIH Funding For Disease-Oriented Projects.

September 29, 2026

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Governor Hochul announced legislation that includes funding for the New York Climate Exchange, a non-profit consortium led by Stony Brook that will promote climate education and research. Read more: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Advance Climate Action and Protect Environment.

A student wearing a welding helmet, safety glasses, protective sleeves, and heavy gloves holds a fabricated metal piece while receiving instruction from an instructor in a welding lab. The instructor gestures toward the project as the two discuss the work. Welding equipment and a red protective welding curtain are visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Alfred State College manages sponsored grants for research and workforce development programs and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced nearly $3M in federal funding for the college. Read more: Alfred State awarded $3 million Title III Grant and Press Release: Nick Langworthy Announces Federal Funding for Alfred State College Workforce Programs.

Professional headshot of professor Seokheun Choi wearing rectangular eyeglasses and a dark blazer, facing the camera against a neutral gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Seokheun Choi and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Choi, Guangya Yuan, and Yang Gao published the results of their study in Advanced Energy Materials. Read more: Wallpaper That Generates Power? Binghamton University Researchers Have Developed It and Binghamton Researchers Develop Power-Generating Wallpaper.

Logo for the University at Buffalo Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab. The logo features the University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages the sponsored research grants at the Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab ("the UB Food Lab") and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Research from the UB Food Lab is informing the efforts of a new initiative to support underserved communities. Read more: Highmark, Buffalo Bills Foundation Unveil Victory Table Initiative.

Professional headshot of professor Jana Shaw wearing a sleeveless dark navy top against a neutral gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Jana Shaw and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr Shaw contributed to media coverage of changes in childhood vaccination rates. Read more: Why More New York Children Are Falling Behind On Childhood Vaccinations.

Professional studio portrait of Dr. Marina Su wearing a bright blue blazer over a white blouse against a light gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY College of Optometry manages sponsored research grants at the University Eye Center and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The center's director, Dr. Marina Su, received a 2026 Professional Achievement Alumni Award from Marhsall B. Ketchum University. Read more: Marshall B. Ketchum University Honors Alumni With 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Professor Matthew Hendley wearing glasses and a dark pullover sits in a chair holding papers, pictured in front of bookshelves filled with books in a library or office setting with warm lighting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Oneonta manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Professor Matthew Hendley led the research and refurbishment of the gravesite of a formerly enslaved man who became a free Black landowner. Read more: Plaque, New Headstone Honor Formerly Enslaved Man In Otsego County.

Headshot of professor Joshua Plotkin from Stony Brook University in front of microscope

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Joshua Plotkin and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Plotkin was the senior author of a study published in Neuron. Read more: New Research Reveals a Specific Brain Circuit Implicated in OCD and Research Reveals a Specific Brain Circuit Implicated in OCD.

Professional headshot of distinguished professor Daniel Klein wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a blue checkered button-down shirt against a dark gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Distinguished Professor Daniel Klein and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Klein received an award from the Association for Psychological Science. Read more: Daniel Klein Receives 2027 Mentor Award from the Association for Psychological Science.

Three researchers wearing lab coats, safety glasses, and protective gloves work around specialized equipment in a laboratory. One researcher points toward an instrument on a crowded laboratory bench while two others observe. Tubing, glassware, gauges, and containers are visible throughout the workspace, which is illuminated by bright yellow lighting commonly used in nanotechnology or semiconductor

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Researchers will participate in the 2026 Albany Nanotechnology Symposium on October 22-23, 2026, as a part of Albany's Research & Economic Development Week. Read more: 2026 Albany Nanotechnology Symposium at UAlbany Spotlights Metrology Advances.

A large mobile mammography van from Upstate University Hospital is parked along a city street. The vehicle features a blue and pink exterior with prominent text promoting breast cancer screening services, including a phone number to schedule a mammogram. Buildings, trees, and parked vehicles line the street in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages the sponsored research grants of Clinical Assistant Professor Lisa Lai and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Lai is co-director of Upstate’s Breast Cancer Program, which is hosting mobile mammography events. Read more: Upstate Mobile Mammography Van brings breast cancer screening to communities this October.

A group of students wearing high-visibility safety vests gathers around a table in a laboratory or classroom setting while an instructor demonstrates a handheld device. Equipment cases, electronics, and boxed materials are spread across the table as the students observe the demonstration. Exposed ductwork, glass partitions, and modern lab furnishings are visible throughout the brightly lit space

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants at the Building and Environment Visualization Lab and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The lab is generating new knowledge, supporting student-driven research, supporting design education, and deepening design integration. Read more: Making the Invisible Visible: UB Lab Links Data to Design.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute logo featuring a blue silhouette of New York State with a white radiating starburst near the center with the text “SUNY POLY” appearing across the state outline in blue and gold lettering set against a yellow gradient background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Polytechnic Institute manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Derek Taylor, John Reade, and Whitesboro High School teachers Michael Eramo and Sean Ryan received a $50K grant from the National Science Foundation. Read more: SUNY Poly, Whitesboro Educators Partner to Expand AI and Computer Science Learning.

Graphic for SUNY Empire State News featuring a professional headshot of professor Jason Russell wearing glasses and a dark shirt against a blue background. The image includes yellow and blue accent lines and a SUNY Empire State News logo in the lower-right corner with the text “SUNY EMPIRE STATE NEWS”

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Empire State University manages sponsored research grants for and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Professor Jason Russell provides context to increase understanding of the United States and Canada's trade relations. Read more: Decoding the U.S.–Canada “Trade War” with Faculty Expert Jason Russell.

Two researchers stand outdoors side by side in front of a blurred natural background. One researcher wears a dark blue button-down shirt, while the other wears glasses and a green patterned sweater

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Assistant Professor Jiawei (Joe) Zhou; PhD students Haoyan Yang, Solha Park, Huajian Zhang, and Yiyang Feng; and master’s students Mario Xerri and Sai Akhil Kogilathota, had their research accepted for publication in Transactions on Machine Learning Research. Read more: Stony Brook Researchers Develop a Blueprint for Self-Improving AI.

Composite image featuring four students or researchers in laboratory and academic settings. From left to right, the individuals are shown standing or seated in research environments, including laboratory benches and equipment. The image highlights participants in the Beckman Scholars Program and showcases undergraduate research activity in science and health-related fields

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Brikena Kukaj and Nini Dzotsenidze will participate in a 15-month mentored research experience. Read more: Binghamton’s Beckman Scholars Find Their Futures In Research.

Modern multi-story research and innovation building with a curved glass façade and white metal exterior panels. Large floor-to-ceiling windows span the length of the structure, reflecting the sky and clouds. Landscaped walkways, young trees, and decorative lampposts surround the building, while a small glass pavilion stands in the foreground on a bright day

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. SUNY Upstate Medical University is hosting a full-day event at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator on October 8, 2026. Read more: Upstate To Showcase Medical Innovation, Entrepreneurship At CNYBAC 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Composite portrait On the left, assistant professor Elizabeth Bowen wearing glasses and a mustard-yellow cardigan stands near landscaped greenery and a modern building. On the right, associate professor Jangmin Kim wearing glasses and a dark suit jacket with a light shirt stands in front of a blurred campus setting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Elizabeth Bowen and Associate Professor Jangmin Kim and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bowen, Dr. Kim, and Dr. Samantha Koury received a $200K grant from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports to test a new program. Read more: UB Social Work Researchers Partner With Local Agency To Test Innovative Addiction Recovery Program.

Professional headshot of associate professor Stanley Bak wearing a light blue button-down with the background softly blurred, showing vertical window blinds and an office-like indoor setting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Stanley Bak and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bak led a team of researchers who designed a software tool named vibecheck. Read more: Bak’s Team Places Second, Wins Best Newcomer Award at 2026 VNN-COMP.

September 28, 2026

Professional headshot professor Paul Roundy from University at Albany wearing glasses and a blue-and-white plaid button-down shirt against a plain light gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Professor Paul Roundy and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. His contributions to media coverage of storms accounted for 115 (52%) of the 222 mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño.

Professional headshot of associate professor Julien Panetier from Binghamton University wearing rectangular glasses and a dark patterned button-down shirt up against a mottled green studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Julien Panetier and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Panetier and Christina Zeng, working with colleagues from Ohio State, Yale, and Hebrew University, co-authored a sponsored study in Nature Catalysis. Read more: Chemists Design Novel Method For Generating Sustainable Fuel.

Professional headshot of professor Jun Qu from University at Buffalo wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and red patterned tie against a plain light gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professor Jun Qu and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Qu and Jie Pu, working with colleagues from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Translational Research Institute, co-authored a study in Clinical Proteomics. Read more: New Mass Spectrometry Assay Tracks 42 Obesity Biomarkers in a Single Blood Test.

Professional headshot of professor Timothy Glotch from Stony Brook University with a closely trimmed beard, wearing a white dress shirt and blue striped tie against a softly blurred indoor background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Timothy Glotch and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Glotch, a participating scientist on the Artemis lunar surface science team, discusses the implications of a crater on the moon. Read more: SBU Geology Chair Timothy Glotch Discusses New, Rare Lunar Crater.

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Researchers from Albany co-authored a National Science Foundation-funded study that developed a new capability to assist with preparations for storms. Read more: New Tool Gives Officials Up To Five Extra Days To Prepare Before A Hurricane Suddenly Intensifies.

Professional headshot of distinguished professor Chunming Qiao from University at Buffalo wearing glasses, a gray suit jacket, white dress shirt, and red patterned tie set against a neutral gray studio background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Distinguished Professor Chunming Qiao and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Qiao and Xuerui Li co-authored a study in Applied Intelligence. Read more: Smarter Client Selection Cuts Federated Learning Costs and Thwarts Privacy Attacks.

Close-up portrait of associate professor Daniel Holstein from Stony Brook University viewed from a slight side angle. Sunglasses rest on top of the head, and the person wears a dark jacket over a light collared shirt. The background is softly blurred, drawing attention to the face

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Daniel Holstein and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Holstein and colleagues from four other institutions published in Coral Reefs. Read more: Ocean Currents That Heal Reefs Also Spread Coral Disease, Simulations Reveal.

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Binghamton leads the National Science Foundation-funded Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, a coalition that includes over 60 academic, industry, nonprofit, government, and community partners. Read more at: Photon Marine Receives $1 Million Inaugural MegaBoost Award to Launch Marine Electrification Ecosystem in Upstate New York.

A person stands at the front of a classroom or lecture hall, speaking beside a computer monitor and podium. The person wears a light button-down shirt with a brown knitted sweater vest and gestures with both hands while presenting. A whiteboard fills the background, and part of the audience is visible in the foreground

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Lav Varshney and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Varshney led a discussion based on his work as the Director of Stony Brook's Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute. Read more: Lav Varshney Discusses AI and the Physical Economy of Intelligence.

Close-up outdoor portrait of a person wearing a light-colored bucket hat and a gray sleeveless shirt. The person is standing near a paved path surrounded by green trees. Sunlight illuminates the face and hat, while a partly cloudy sky is visible overhead

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Fredonia manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Fredonia Program Evaluation Center has a new research-focused pilot internship. Read more: New Internship Offers Student Chance To Apply Knowledge.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING on SUNY Tech Connect and inpart.

September 25, 2026

Close-up portrait of professor Liliana Davalos wearing glasses and a light blue shirt, photographed indoors in front of a large window showing a bright outdoor scene with trees visible through the window

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Liliana Davalos and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Davalos was the senior author of a study involving 137 researchers from 64 countries. This coverage accounted for 165 (36%) of the 459 mentions of SUNY research over the last 48 hours. Read more: New Genomic Research Reveals Bats Originated in Europe and Where Did Bats Originate From? New Research Reveals Answer.

Professional headshot of a professor Jonathan Lovel wearing a blue suit jacket and light blue dress shirt against a gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professor Jonathan Lovel and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. His contributions to international media coverage of a survey measuring receptiveness to a dementia vaccine accounted for 50 (11%) of the 459 mentions of SUNY research over the last 48 hours. Read more: Dementia vaccine: 72 percent would take it - but one group is particularly hesitant.

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Five researchers published their findings on the use of a new method for locating landmines in Remote Sensing. Read more: Researchers Use Drones, Machine Learning To Detect Dangerous 'Butterfly' Landmines.

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants at the Center for Technology in Government and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Research at the center examined the role of libraries in understanding and evaluating artificial intelligence tools. Read more: UAlbany Study Examines Public Library AI Programs and Public Libraries' Role in AI Technology Evaluation.

Upstate Medical University blue logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY Update Medical University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Thomas Frazier is speaking before a Florida task force examining therapy provided to children with autism. Read more: Autism Speaks Chair, Managed Care Plans Up on Next ABA Task Force Agenda.

College of Optometry logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Optometry manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Researchers at the college are participating in a meeting hosted by The Choroideremia Research Foundation on a rare eye disease that causes vision loss. Read more: Choroideremia Research Foundation to Host Free Blindness and Low Vision Community Event in New York City.

Plattsburgh logo in red on white background<

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Plattsburgh manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Former Professor David Franzi, who retired in 2024 after nearly 40 years of research and teaching at Plattsburgh, is still contributing to the field. Read more: Massive Lakes Formed as Glaciers Retreated From Northern New York. A Geologist Thinks They Need New Names.

Professor Sophie Nowicki from University at Buffalo wearing a green jacket over a blue top and a beaded necklace stands beside a wooden table in a brightly lit office or campus setting with a turquoise wall and decorative wood paneling with colorful horizontal accents background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professor Sophie Nowicki and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The American Geophysical Union elected Dr. Nowecki as a fellow. Read more: UB Ice Sheet Expert Sophie Nowicki Elected AGU Fellow and UB ice sheet expert Sophie Nowicki elected AGU fellow.

Side-by-side headshot portraits of professor Devinder Mahajan wearing glasses, a suit jacket, and a blue tie and professor Alexander Orlov wearing glasses and a dark collared shirt against neutral indoor backgrounds

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professors Devinder Mahajan and Alexander Orlov and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers elected both professors as fellows. Read more: CEAS Professors Mahajan and Orlov Elected Fellows of AIChE.

Headshot of assistant professor Walid Redjem from University of Albany in a checked shirt with a gray background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Walid Redjem and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Science Foundation awarded Dr. Redjem a $588,285 CAREER Award to advance his work in quantum photonics. Read more: NSF Award Supports UAlbany Researcher’s Mission to Make Quantum Accessible.

Two people wearing wide-brimmed sun hats sit together on the front steps of a house. Flowering plants in decorative pots line both sides of the entryway, and white siding and a blue front door frame the scene. The pair pose side by side outdoors in bright daylight, creating a warm portrait in a residential setting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants for Clinical Professor Reza Saidi and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Saidi and Dr. Phuoc Le Nguyen participated in a rare three-way exchange transplant surgery. Read more: Three kidneys, three states, one lifesaving chain.

A researcher wearing a white lab coat, safety glasses, and purple gloves works at a laboratory bench, carefully handling a flask and laboratory tool. Glassware, instruments, and scientific equipment are arranged across the workspace, while bright blue and rainbow-colored reflections from laboratory lighting create a vivid backdrop

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. The Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences is working with industry to fund research and development projects. Read more: UB CAT launches $900,000 in R&D projects, building on $262 million in economic impact.

Downstate Health Sciences University logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Downstate is receiving $1.5M to establish a new center. Read more: Governor Hochul Awards SUNY Downstate $1.5 Million To Establish Lifespan Neural Dynamics Center.

Professional photo of professor Anatoly Frenkel from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Anatoly Frenkel and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Frenkel is assuming new responsibilities in addition to his research. Read more: Genesis Mission Award Recipient and AI Expert Named Chair of Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering.

A young woman wearing a green lab coat and purple gloves dips an instrument with a long wire probe into a brown bottle with a small blue balloon attached to its mouth

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Maksim Royzen and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Undergraduate researcher Christina Casey is a member of his lab at the RNA Institute. Read more: For Undergrad Researcher Christina Casey, Chemistry Always Clicked.

Person stands at a podium on a stage with blue curtains, presenting a slide during a Stony Brook University event. The projected slide from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory highlights graduate student participation, showing 44 Stony Brook University graduate students at CSHL, enrollment data by academic program and entering class year, and a summary of 568 publications

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Stony Brook is expanding its relationship with the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a nonprofit specializing in  biomedical research and education. Read more: Stony Brook, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Deepen Research and Graduate Education Partnership.

Person seated at a conference table holds a framed portrait photograph. Empty chairs line the table in a meeting room

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. PhD candidate Neda Amiri Rad is researching the genes contributing to rheumatic diseases. Read more: To Honor Her Mother’s Memory, Phd Student Researches Autoimmune Diseases.

Person wearing glasses and a blue shirt poses in a wood-paneled office or library, with bookshelves and decorative window light visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Research Associate Professor Daniel Kruger and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Kruger, working with colleagues from five other institutions, published the results of his research in Psychedelics. Read more: Study: Obscure 1967 Guide For LSD Use Still Relevant As Psychedelics Gain In Popularity.

Presenter speaks to a large audience in an auditorium while displaying slides about animal tool use on a projection screen. An ESF banner and flags are visible beside the stage

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Assistant Professor Kyle Artelle presented the results of his research on potential tool use by wolves, which was published in Ecology and Evolution. Read more: ESF's Dale Travis Lecture Explores Groundbreaking Wolf Research and Indigenous Partnerships.

Two individuals stand side by side in an academic building hallway, posing for a portrait with classrooms and display cases visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cobleskill manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Assistant Professor Mairi Meehan and undergraduate student Tiffany Miele conducted research funded by a $400K National Science Foundation grant. Read more: Reading 30 Years of Otsego Lake History, One Zooplankton at a Time.

Cortland logo on red background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cortland provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Professor Christopher Badurek and Associate Professor Karen Lister joined the second cohort of SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellows. Read more: Two Cortland Faculty Members Earn SUNY Fellowships.

Student presents satellite or mapping data on a large classroom display while an instructor observes. Computers, desks, and classroom equipment are visible throughout the room

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Aditya Upadhyay founded a company to allow people to speak with the International Space Station. Read more: Aditya Upadhyay ’25 Launches ‘Call a Satellite’ and From Stony Brook to the Stars: Aditya Upadhyay ’25 Launches Call a Satellite.

Gregory Homish in business attire poses in an office with bookshelves, a window, and a potted plant visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professor Gregory Homish and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The American Public Health Association awarded him with a mentoring award. Read more: SPHHP's Homish receives American Public Health Association’s Public Health Mentoring Award.

Side-by-side headshots of Marketplace correspondent David Brancaccio wearing glasses against a light background and Professor Stephanie Kelton photographed outdoors against a blurred urban backdrop

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Stephanie Kelton and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Kelton is appearing on Join the Conversation with correspondent David Brancaccio. Read more: Stephanie Kelton Appearing on WSHU’s ‘Join the Discussion’ on the Economy and Our Future.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING on SUNY Tech Connect and inpart.

September 23, 2026

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. A recent briefing brought together researchers and Congress to discuss quantum science and workforce needs. Read more: Stony Brook Brings Quantum Leadership to Capitol Hill and Stony Brook Hosts Congressional Briefing on Quantum Technology.

Professional photo of professor Kristen Corbosiero from University at Albany

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages Professor Kristen Corbosiero's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Her contributions to media reporting about storms accounted for 367 (65%) of the 562 mentions of SUNY research over the last 24 hours. Read more: Hurricane Polo Intensifies to Category 5 Off Mexican Coast.

Morrisville logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides staffing services to New York Sea Grant and administers and manages its grants to SUNY Morrisville, ensuring compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The New York Sea Grant program is a partnership between the State University of New York and Cornell University and is one of 34 university-based Sea Grant programs administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. SUNY Morrisville partnered with New York Sea Grant and Michigan Sea Grant to deliver a workshop. Read more: SUNY Morrisville Aquaculture Center Hosts Hands-On Workshop For Educators and Summer Workshop Provides Hands-On Aquaponics Training to NYS Educators.

Historic brick academic building with large white columns overlooks a hillside filled with wildflowers and native grasses, with two people walking along a path in front of the building

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. ESF's overall score on a recent award reflects its comprehensive approach to integrating environmental stewardship through research. Read more: SUNY ESF Earns STARS Platinum Again, Secures No. 1 Rankings in Curriculum and Investment.

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Strategic Partnership with the University at Albany is a central feature of the new Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management. Read more: Ramaiah Group Expands Bengaluru Campus with New Science and Management Institute.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. CurePSP expanded its Center of Care network to include Stony Brook University, enabling research for neurodegenerative diseases. Read more: CurePSP Expands Center of Care Network to Europe, Adding Eight New Institutions Worldwide.

University at Albany logo

The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) announced the launch of the NASH AI Advisory Board. Mike Christakis, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment at the University at Albany, is a member of the steering committee and is chairing the governance, ethics, and risk working group. Read more: NASH Launches First National AI Advisory Board Built Exclusively for Public Higher Education Systems.

Downstate Health Sciences University logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Altera announced that Downstate is the first organization to use its AI system to capture patient-provider conversations. Read more: Brooklyn’s University Hospital at Downstate Taps Altera Digital Health’s Sunrise Thread AI to Free Clinicians from the Keyboard and Reconnect with Patients.

Professional photo of assistant professor Jamir Marino from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Jamir Marino and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Marino, working with colleagues from three other institutions, published in Physical Review Letters. Read more: Physicists Crack The Math Connecting Ultraslow Quantum Magnetism To Ultrafast Black-Hole Physics.

Group photo of attendees gathered indoors at a symposium or academic event, standing and seated together in a meeting room

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. The Postdoc LINK Research Symposium, "... brought together postdocs, faculty, campus partners and university leaders for a day of research presentations, interdisciplinary exchange, professional connection and recognition of postdoctoral achievement." Postdoctoral researchers receive employee appointments with The Research Foundation for SUNY to conduct advanced research and provide training in a field of expertise after earning a PhD or MD. Read more: LINK to Success: Symposium Celebrates Stony Brook Postdocs.

Person in business attire stands beside a desk in an office, with dual computer monitors, paperwork, and office equipment visible in the workspace

The Research Foundation for SUNY manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Binghamton University. A research team from both universities received a new grant. Read more: $3.3M NIH Grant Will Study Opioid Treatment During Breastfeeding.

Headshot of a person wearing glasses and a dark turtleneck against a gray background, displayed beside a blue and gold graphic featuring the text “SUNY Empire News”

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Empire State University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Assistant Professor Diane Shichtman was named a fellow. Read more: Professor Diane Shichtman Named to Second Cohort of SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellows.

Professional photo of Professor Tai Yi from SUNY Fredonia

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Fredonia provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Professor Tai Yi is serving as the President of a Korean-American association whose objectives include promoting research. Read more: Faculty member contributes to the Korea-America Finance Association.

Students and an instructor wearing protective aprons gather around a fish tank in an aquaculture facility as the instructor holds a fish and demonstrates handling techniques. Rows of tanks and water system equipment are visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cobleskill provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Cobleskill became the fourth research institution to take a pledge. Read more: College Takes “100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge,” Part of Ongoing Commitment to Fully Use Each Fish.

Professional photo of Dr. Jessie Norris form SUNY Fredonia

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Fredonia provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Dr. Jessie Norris published the results of his research on homicides commited while under the influence of psychedelic drugs in the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology. Read more: Article Published by Faculty Member.

Two researchers stand side by side in front of a blank presentation screen in a classroom or meeting space. One wears a gray polo shirt and the other a green T-shirt

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Polytechnic Institute manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Shing-Chi Leung and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Leung and his student, Quintin Weigand, published in Physics Education. Read more: Dr. Shing-Chi Leung, SUNY Poly Student Publish Research on Quantum Simulators.

Professional photo of Dr. Natalie Gerber from SUNY Fredonia

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Fredonia provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Dr. Natalie Gerber published the results of her research on Robert Frost in the Robert Frost Review. Read more: Gerber article published in Robert Frost Review.

Headshot of Aaliyah Schwenderman-Randall from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. The foundation looks forward to supporting the future research of a new fellow. Read more: Schwenderman-Randall Selected as a Dr. W. Burghardt Turner Fellow.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING on SUNY Tech Connect and inpart.

September 22, 2026

SUNY full logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Governor Hochel announced new capabilities that will expand access to data for meteorologists and emergency managers. This coverage accounted for 38 (11%) of the 348 mentions of SUNY Research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Governor Hochul Announces Launch of State University of New York at Albany's Mesonet Climatology Portal as Part of Climate Week  and New York Mesonet Opens Public Portal For Decade Of Weather Data.

Weather monitoring station and instrument tower in a grassy field, with a research vehicle parked nearby and rolling hills visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants at the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The New York State Mesonet is launching a new capability. Read more: UAlbany's New York State Mesonet Marks a Decade of Weather Monitoring with Launch of Climatology Website.

Upstate Medical University blue logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Dr. Andrew Cutler's comments about a new drug accounted for 123 (35%) of the 348 mentions of SUNY Research over the last 72 hours. Read more: AbbVie Highlights New Real-World Data Supporting the Effectiveness of VRAYLAR® (cariprazine) at Psych Congress 2026.

Seen here placing minerals in the Geology Museum displays at SUNY Potsdam, Dr. Michael Rygel (left) and Dr. Page Quinton (right) were recently awarded a new grant from the National Science Foundation to support their research on the salinity of ancient sedimentary rocks

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Potsdam manages sponsored research grants for Professor Michael Rygel and Associate Professor Page Quinton and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Science Foundation awarded Dr. Rygel and Dr. Quinton $412K to further their research on sedimentary rocks. Read more: SUNY Potsdam Geoscientists Awarded National Science Foundation Grant.

Professional photo of assistant clinical professor Sarah Marshall from Downstate Health Sciences University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Assistant Clinical Professor Sarah Marshall was recognized for her achievements. This coverage accounted for 14 (4%) of the 348 mentions of SUNY Research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Dr. Sarah L. Marshall Selected as a Lifetime Achievement Honoree and Showcased on Times Square Billboards by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence.

Associate professor Mary Alldred wearing a wide-brimmed hat and striped outdoor shirt stands in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and forest vegetation

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Plattsburgh provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Associate Professor Mary Alldred from the Center for Earth and Environmental Science spoke on a talk show about her research on salt water marshes. Read more: Late Night Builds Environmental Awareness.

SUNY Geneseo logo on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Geneseo manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Mackenzie Gerringer and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Gerringer, working with colleagues in Montana and Hawaii, used a remotely operated underwater robot to identify previously unknown marine life. Read more: Miles Below the Surface, a Small Pink Fish with Bumpy Skin Turned Out to be Something Science Had Never Seen Before and it was Hiding in Plain Sight On Camera Footage Collected A Decade Earlier While Drifting Silently Through The Crushing Darkness Of Monterey Canyon.

logo for New York Sear Grant program

The New York Sea Grant program is a partnership between the State University of New York and Cornell University and one of 34 university-based Sea Grant programs administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Research Foundation for SUNY provides staffing services to New York Sea Grant and administers and manages its grants to SUNY campuses to ensure compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: New York Sea Grant to Launch Support Network for Shoreline Municipalities.

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. 12 Albany researchers published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology about a dangerous combination. Read more: When Floods and Blackouts Strike Together, Heart Hospitalizations Surge.

Two researchers in lab coats work together in a laboratory, discussing samples and equipment at a workstation with test tubes, pipettes, and scientific instruments

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Lisa Cook and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases awarded Dr. Cook $1.8M for a new study. Read more: Research Could Lead To Better Prevention For A Common Cause Of Newborn Meningitis and Research Could Lead to Better Prevention for a Common Cause of Newborn Meningitis.

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Chuan-Jian Zhong and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Zhong, Assistant Professor Safa ElKefi, and PhD candidate Duxiao Hao, published the results of a study in Cancer Causes & Control. Read more: Trust and Information Habits Drive Public Enthusiasm for Blood Tests That Screen Many Cancers at Once.

University at Buffalo logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Four UB researchers, working with colleagues from the Rochester Institute of Technology, published the results of a study in the American Journal of Criminal Justice. Read more: Suburban Arrests Surged After COVID, With Sharp Racial Disparities.

Faculty and students collaborate around laptops in a technology workspace, discussing projects in front of screens displaying UB AI branding

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. An independent assessment ranked UB among the top 25, with an AI readiness score of 9 out of 10. Read more: UB Among Nation’s Top AI-Ready Universities, According To New Ranking and UB Among Nation’s Top AI-Ready Universities.

Professional photo of associate professor Eleonora Botta from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Eleonora Botta and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics selected Dr. Botta for its Class of 2027 Associate Fellows. This coverage accounted for 66 (19%) of the 348 mentions of SUNY Research over the last 72 hours. Read more: AIAA Announces its Class of 2027 Associate Fellows.

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Aidai Kokonova, a business analyst with Albany's Division for Research and Economic Development, published an article in NCURA Magazine on responsible AI adoption in research administration. Read more: SCALE Framework - Scan, Collect & Curate, Align & Architect, Launch & Learn, and Evaluate & Expand.

Group of nursing students and an instructor wearing blue scrubs pose together in a community health setting with tables and medical equipment visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants from the New York Health Foundation and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. UB is expanding its Mobile Vaccine Initiative, a community health program aimed at improving childhood vaccination rates. Read more: School of Nursing expands mobile vaccine initiative to reach underserved children across WNY.

Professional photo of distinguished professor James Glimm from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Distinguished Professor James Glimm and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Glimm reflects on his career and recent developments in mathematics. Read more: Solving for Tomorrow: James Glimm on Mathematics, AI and Life.

A congressional hearing room with attendees seated at a witness table facing a panel of lawmakers. Photographers are positioned in front of the dais, and the U.S. Senate seal is displayed on the marble wall behind the panel

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Distinguished Professor Jean Wactawski-Wende and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Wactawski-Wende testified before Congress in hearings on menopause. Read more: Wactawski-Wende Testifies During First Congressional Hearing on Menopause.

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Eight projects from across the university were awarded AI Seed Grants. Read more: Binghamton University Projects Awarded AI Seed Grant Funding To Advance Teaching, Research, and Public Engagement.

Professional photo of associate professor Sayanti Mukherjee from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Sayanti Mukherjee and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Mukherjee participates in a question-and-answer session about her research and career. Read more: Building Stronger Communities Through Research and Mentorship.

Two people work with monitoring equipment on a rooftop overlooking a city skyline on a bright day with scattered clouds. One person kneels beside an open laptop connected to air-quality monitoring instruments, while another stands nearby next to the mounted sensors and data collection equipment

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry provides administrative support to researchers on campus. ESF is leading a partnership to monitor air quality. Read more: ESF-Led Air Monitoring Network Gives Real-Time Data During I-81 Construction.

People gather outside a building to watch a live music performance, with musicians singing and playing instruments near the entrance and audience members seated on benches and colorful chairs

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY Oswego provides the Rice Creek Field Station with administrative support that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research and activities. The station is inviting the public to a series of events. Read more: Art, Science, Nature Discovery This Fall At Rice Creek Field Station.

September 18, 2026

Professional photo of from left to right professors Carl Lipo and Thomas Pingel from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Professors Carl Lipo and Thomas Pingel and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Lipo and Dr. Pingel are partnering with the Defense Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Accounting Agency. Read more: Discovering a lost WWII battlefield in the Solomon Islands and Discovering Lost WWII Battlefield In Solomon Islands.

Professional photo of from left to right Dr. Jill Szczesek and Dr. William J. Bauer from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Principal Research Support Specialist William J. Bauer and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Associate Vice President, Health Sciences Research Administration and Finance, Jill Szczesek and Dr. Bauer are co-principal investigators on a new award. Read more: Maximizing The Impact Of Science And Technology Centers Is The Focus Of NSF Grant Awarded To UB Associate Vice President and NSF Grant Backs UB Study On Science And Technology Center Leadership.

Professional photo of from left to right professor Jeffrey Errington from University at Buffalo and professor Devinder Mahajan from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce manages sponsored research grants for Professor Jeffrey Errington at the University at Buffalo and for Professor Devinder Mahajan at Stony Brook University. The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers elected them as Fellows. Read more: Introducing Some of AIChE’s Recently Elected Fellows.

Assistant professor Hyeongrak Choi holds integrated quantum sensors that combine CMOS electronics with diamond color centers

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Hyeongrak “Chuck” Choi and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Science Foundation awarded Dr. Choi a $600K grant. Read more: Choi Co-Leads Research on Next Generation Quantum Sensors.

Professional photo of from left to right, assistant professor John Fetse and professor Nancy Guo from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Nancy Guo and Assistant Professor John Fetse and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Both were recipients of Technology Accelerator Fund awards managed by The Research Foundation. Read more: Binghamton Researchers Receive SUNY Funding To Advance Technologies That Could Improve Patient Care.

Students demonstrate STEM technology at a table display, explaining equipment and materials to visitors during a hands-on learning event

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Sreyasee Das Bhattacharjee and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bhattacharjee and four collaborators are working on a project funded by a $1M National Science Foundation grant. Read more: UB Engineers Teach Local Teens About Emerging STEM Technologies.

Photograph of the McWhorter House is a historical residence in the city of Oswego

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Oswego manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Alanna Ossa and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Ossa is giving a public talk highlighting the findings from her summer program. Read more: 'Digging History' public presentation of Archeological Field School findings scheduled for Sept. 26.

Darla-Ena Boyer holding a model of a “pendulum wall” in a laboratory holding a black test sample, standing beside construction material specimens and research equipment. Laboratory instruments and workstations are visible in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University provides administrative support to researchers on campus and provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The foundation looks forward to supporting graduate student Darla-Ena Boyer in her future research. Read more: Boyer Honored with Turner Dissertation Fellowship Award.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The 2027 Stony Brook Women’s Health Conference on March 31, 2027, "...will spotlight groundbreaking research taking place at Stony Brook University to improve healthcare for women." Read more: Stony Brook Women’s Health Conference Opens Call for Research, Art.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING on SUNY Tech Connect and inpart.

September 17, 2026

Professional photo of professor Susan Hedayati from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Susan Hedayati and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Hedayati, working with colleagues from 22 other institutions, published a new clinical guideline in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Read more: How to Treat Anemia if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease.

Professional photo of professor Mohammad Younis from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Mohammad Younis and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Younis received a $335K grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new sensor with a colleague at UC-Berkeley with implications for New York State energy storage and battery initiatives. Read more: Researchers to Develop Smarter, Smaller Microsensor for Potentially Dangerous Gas Emissions, and Team Crafts Compact, Smart Microsensor for Gas Detection, and Researchers to Develop Microsensor for Potentially Dangerous Gas Emissions.

University at Buffalo logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Researchers, working with Persona, launched a Digital Taxonomy of Fraud. Read more: Beyond ‘Deepfake’: Persona, University at Buffalo Taxonomy Maps How Selfie Fraud Actually Happens.

SUNY full logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures across 30 operating locations spread across New York. Researchers at Buffalo State College, the University at Buffalo, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Geneseo, and Erie County Community College have benefited from access to the Tifft Nature Preserve. Read more: Buffalo Transformed A 264-Acre Dump In 1976; 50 Years Later, 260+ Bird Species Are Recorded.

Upstate Medical University blue logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Andrew Cutler is the lead author of a paper he is presenting September 17-18, 2026, in New Orleans. This content accounted for 14 (21%) of the 68 mentions of SUNY research over the last 24 hours. Read more: Axsome Therapeutics Presents Ten Posters Exemplifying its Innovative Psychiatry and Neurology Portfolio at Psych Congress 2026.

A prescription bottle in the foreground, pharmacy students working in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Clinical Associate Professors Collin Clark and Robert Wahler, and Associate Professors Ranjit Singh and David Jacobs, and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. These researchers, working with Haowen Hsu and Steven Feuerstein, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Read more: Study: One-Third of Older Adults with Cognitive Disorders Taking Prescription Drugs That Could Harm Them.

Professional photo of assistant professor Yi Liu from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Yi Liu and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Liu is leading two related projects. Read more: Yi Liu Leads NSF Project on Molecular Design and Advances Battery Design with BNL.

Video screenshot showing a presenter standing beside a display with the Disaster Studies Lab logo and a whiteboard with notes. Video title and playback controls are visible.

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The foundation looks forward to supporting Dr. Elyse Zavar's research as she assumes her new role with the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. Read more: Introducing UAlbany's Information Science PhD Program Director: 5Qs with Elyse Zavar.

Students use a surveying instrument on a tripod during an outdoor learning activity beside a brick school building.

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Laurie Miroff and Associate Professor Amber Simpson and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Miroff and Dr. Simpson are leading a new project funded by a $730K National Science Foundation grant. Read more: NSF-Funded Projects to Introduce High School Students to Geoarchaeology.

Side by side photos of a man in shirt and tie speaking and a woman speaking into a microphone

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Professor Gary Ackerman and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Ackerman and Assistant Professor Alessandra Buccella analyze AI risk. Read more: UAlbany Experts Discuss AI Risk After Tech Leaders Call for Slowdown.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING.

September 16, 2026

Professional photo of professor emeritus Eckard Wimmer

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. A Colombian biotechnology company announced an agreement with Codagenix for an exclusive license to its yellow fever vaccine candidate. Codagenix was founded based on technology developed in the laboratory of Professor Emeritus Eckard Wimmer. This content accounted for 169 (79%) of the 214 mentions of SUNY research over the last 24 hours. Read more: Advance a Next Generation Yellow Fever Vaccine.

Professional photo of associate professor Amber Simpson from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Amber Simpson and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Simpson, Sawsan Werfelli, and a colleague from Indiana University published in the Research Journal for Engineering Education. Read more: Sibling Interactions Key to Early Engineering Education.

Professional photo of professor Liang Chen from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professor Liang Chen and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Chen, Jie Zhu, and colleagues from four other institutions published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Read more: CDI’s Kreiswirth Laboratory Tackles Antibiotic Resistance Across Multiple Fronts in New Trio of Studies.

Professional photo of distinguished professor James Gibbs from SUNY ESF

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry manages sponsored research grants for Distinguished Professor James Gibbs and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Gibbs led an expedition. Read more: These 'Alien Tortoises' Are Back On A Galapagos Island Where They Had Been Extinct Since The 19th Century.

Professional photo of assistant professor Carleara Weiss from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Carleara Weiss and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Weiss applies her research to advise travelers. Read more: Flying with a CPAP? A Sleep Scientist Breaks Down the TSA Rules and Everything Else Travelers with Sleep Apnea Should Know.

A rendering of NSF Opal, a proposed laser facility at the University of Rochester

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. A National Science Foundation award to the University of Rochester will support research at UB. Read more: UB Part Of NSF OPAL Laser Facility Advancing Toward Construction-Ready Design.

3D aerial view of NY Creates Nanotech complex

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. NY Creates established a quantum foundry organization at its Albany NanoTech Complex. Read more: Statement from NY Creates President & CEO Dave Anderson on the Establishment of IBM Anderon.

Professional photo of professor Shyam Sharma from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants for Professor Shyam Sharma and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Sharma received a fellowship. Read more: Shyam Sharma Returns for Second Cohort of SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellows.

Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Science Amber Churchill standing in a grassy research field with multiple covered test plots arranged in rows behind them at the site of her experiment, located in Nuthatch Hollow

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Assistant Professor Amber Churchill and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Churchill applies her research. Read more: The Science Behind Greener, Healthier Lawns.

Professional headshot of a person wearing glasses and a blue jacket, photographed in a laboratory setting with scientific equipment in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Nine UB researchers, working with additional colleagues in Germany, published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition. Read more: Drug Molecule Finds Way To Make Square Peg Fit Round Hole.

 

September 15, 2026

Binghamton University associate professor Ian McDonough

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Associate Professor Ian McDonough published an article in The Conversation about his publication with Destaw Mekbib in Cerebral Cortex. This content accounted for 20 (26%) of the 76 mentions of SUNY research over the last 24 hours. Read more: Why Does Your Brain Mix Up Memories? A New Study Examines How Memories Are Misplaced in Your Brain’s Filing Cabinets.

Plattsburgh logo in red on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Plattsburg manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Akanksha Misra and Joel LaLone will present the results of their research study. Read more: CCS Presentation 'What Shapes (Women's) Health in the North Country?' to be Held September 17, 2026 and Center for Community Studies to host presentation - ‘What Shapes (Women’s) Health in the North Country’ on Sept. 17.

Professional photo of professor Mark Rosenfield from SUNY College of Optometry

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Optometry manages sponsored research grants for Professor Mark Rosenfield and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Rosenfield is participating in a webinar examining how digital lifestyles affect the early onset of age-related loss of the ability to focus clearly on close-up objects. Read more: Presbyopia and Digital Lifestyles.

Professional photo of associate professor Sayanti Mukherjee form University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Sayanti Mukherjee and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Mukherjee is the lead principal investigator on a $2M study funded by the National Science Foundation. Read more: UB To Lead $2 Million National Science Foundation Project On Wildfire Resilience and UB To Lead $2 Million NSF Project On Wildfire Resilience.

professional photo of associate professor Guy German from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Guy German and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. German, Abraham Ittycheri, and Alejandro Wiltshire published in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Read more: Scientists Finally Figured Out Why Wrinkles Get Deeper as You Age.

Professional photo of from left professor Andrew Gulik from University of Buffalo and associate professor Michael Airola from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Professor Andrew Gulik and the workforce at Stony Brook for Associate Professor Michael Airola. The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology recognized Dr. Gulick and Dr. Airola for, "...exceptional dedication through the quality, timeliness and consistency of their reviews." Read more: Celebrating Outstanding Reviewers Across ASBMB Journals.

College of Optometry logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Optometry manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. This research will inform discussions taking place at the SUNY College of Optometry Foundation Advancing Vision Summit in NYC. Read more: SUNY College of Optometry Foundation Features AI and Myopia Leaders at Inaugural Advancing Vision Summit on September 25 and AI and Myopia Speakers Announced for Advancing Vision Summit.

Professional photo of professor emeritus Ronald Pies from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Professor Emeritus Ronald Pies and a colleague published an article in Psychiatric Times. Read more: Debunking the Top 10 Misleading Claims About Antidepressants.

University at Buffalo logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants at the Community Health Equity Research Institute and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The institute is working with partners in Buffalo to expand, "...community, connection and health equity, bringing residents, healthcare professionals, researchers and community leaders together to continue doing the work our city needs." Read More: Health Equity Event Returns to Buffalo This September.

Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith on stage beside large “SBU” letters and logo delivering her second State of the University Address at the Staller Center on September 14, with floral arrangements in the foreground

Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith serves on the Board of Directors for The Research Foundation for SUNY. Dr. Goldsmith delivered her State of the University address on September 14, 2026. Read more: A Bold Vision: President Andrea Goldsmith Delivers State of the University Address.

Rooftop weather monitoring equipment installed on a flat white roof, with city buildings visible in the background – a mesonet site

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The New York State Mesonet is working with a Finnish weather technology company. Read more: New York State Mesonet Tests GPS-Based Atmospheric Data to Improve Extreme Rainfall Forecasting.

Professional photo of research professor Amanda Ziegler from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants for Research Professor Amanda Ziegler and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Ziegler is the principal investigator on a new award. Read more: Making Healthy Lifestyle Change Accessible for Teens is Goal of American Diabetes Association Grant Awarded to UB Investigator.

Graphic with the text “Research News” over a blue-green patterned background, featuring a close-up image of an eye inside a circular frame

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. NY Creates is working with MIT on a new fabrication process. Read more: MIT Scientists Collaborate with NY Creates and AIM Photonics for Flexible, Next-Gen Photonic Chips.

Associate professor Jennifer Gilbert-Jenkins in a laboratory wearing a white lab coat, standing beside a workbench with scientific equipment and sample trays

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Morrisville manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Jennifer Gilbert-Jenkins and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Gilbert-Jenkins incorporates her research into her teaching. Read more: SUNY Morrisville Students Get Hands-On with Pasture Study.

Professional photo of Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirch from SUNY Fredonia

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Fredonia manages sponsored grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirch received a new grant. Read more: Innovations In Democracy Grant Funds New Student Leadership Fellowship.

Institutional graphic featuring a Upstate Medical University circular seal on the left and a professional headshot of Dr. Douglas Haladay on the right against a blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The foundation looks forward to supporting Dr. Haladay's future research. Read more: Douglas Haladay Named Dean of Upstate’s College of Health Professions.

New students wearing numbered race bibs walk to the entry plaza during Opening Convocation at University at Albany

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants for Associate Professor Matt Vogel and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Vogel responds to a question in Ask an Expert. Read more: Matt Vogel Explains Why You See the Same 5 People on Campus, Over and Over Again.

Professional photo of Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord from SUNY Fredonia

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Fredonia provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord published a new book. Read more: Theatre Professor Publishes Book on Musical Theatre Fandom.

From left students Camilla Piano and Shreya Dhital standing side by side indoors in front of a textured wall, posing for a photograph

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cortland provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Shreya Dhital and Camilla Piano completed a summer research program at Binghamton University. Read more: Student researchers join AI for Public Good initiative.

September 14, 2026

SUNY full logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Chancellor King announced the 2026 Technology Accelerator Fund awards. Read more: SUNY Chancellor King Announces Funding for Groundbreaking Technologies to Improve Lives and Protect New Yorkers.

Professional photo of professor Kristen Corbosiero from University at Albany

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages Professor Kristen Corbosiero's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Her contributions to media reporting about storms accounted for 260 (67%) of the 390 mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Where Have All the Atlantic Hurricanes Gone? El Nino Might Bring Record Slow Storm Season.

From left professor Nancy Guo and Assistant professor John Fetse from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Nancy Guo and Assistant Professor John Fetse and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY also provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Read more: AI Cancer Detection, RNA Therapy Research at Binghamton Backed by SUNY Fund.

Professional photo of professor Gary Saulnier from University at Albany

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages Professor Gary Saulnier's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY also provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Read more: UAlbany Engineer is Heading to the FDA for Approval of Noninvasive Lung Monitor for Premature Infants.

Downstate Health Sciences University logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Postdoctoral Association awarded Dr. Alexandra Kuvaeva a fellowship. Postdoctoral researchers receive employee appointments with The Research Foundation for SUNY to conduct advanced research and provide training in a field of expertise after earning a PhD or MD. Coverage accounted for 30 (8%) of the 390 mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Six Postdocs Selected for NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program Class of 2027.

Morrisville logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Morrisville manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Researchers have access to new resources. Read more: New Cameras Track Owls on New York Campus.

Professional photo of professor Mark Seery from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages Professor Mark Seery's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Seery's led a national study in 2010 that was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Read more: Gen X and Boomers Who’ve Been Through A Divorce, A Layoff, and a Parent’s Funeral No Longer Have Patience for 8 Things Younger People Call a Crisis.

Assistant Professor Tuhin Chakrabarty

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages Assistant Professor Tuhin Chakrabarty's sponsored research grant and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Media coverage of Dr. Chakrabarty paper on the use of generative artificial intelligence in publishing continues. Coverage accounted for 7 (2%) of the 390 mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: AI Books Are Flooding Amazon.

Professional photo of associate professor Philip Goyal from University at Albany

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages Associate Professor Philip Goyal's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Goyal published in Foundations of Physics. Read more: Reconstructing Quantum Theory: From Complementarity to Quantum Properties Operationally.

hand holding smartphone displaying the game wordle with large image of wordle in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Three months after a campus news release, there is continued media coverage of a team of researchers who published a paper in the Northeast Journal of Complex Systems using information theory to solve Wordle with a 99% success rate. The coverage accounted for 11 (3%) of the 390 mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Researchers Use Math to Ensure a Wordle Win 99% of the Time.

University at Buffalo logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants at the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. 6 researchers at the institute published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read more: AI Coach Helps Parents of Autistic Children Boost Communication During Storytime.

professional photo of professor Sean Clouston from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages Professor Sean Clouston's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Media coverage of the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers University cites Dr. Clouston's 2024 paper in JAMA Network Open. Coverage accounted for 28 (7%) of the 390 mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Philly 9/11 Responders Inhaled A ‘Witch's Brew' Of Toxic Dust. Now They're Sick with Deadly Diseases.

Downstate Health Sciences University logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Dr. Hadar K. Shimshon published his study on changes to licensing in the Archives of Dermatological Research. Read more: Pass/Fail Step 1 Reshapes the Research Race for Top Dermatology Residency Spots.

Binghamton University President Anne D'Alleva in green academic regalia and ceremonial chain inaugurated as the University’s eighth president, with graduates and international flags in the background during a formal investiture ceremony on Oct. 2, 2026

Binghamton University President Anne D'Alleva serves on the Board of Directors for The Research Foundation for SUNY. Her inauguration is on October 2, 2026. Read more: Binghamton University to Inaugurate Anne D’Alleva as Eighth President, Celebrate 80 Years of Excellence.

M. Hassan Arbab and team testing the scanner inside an operating room

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages the sponsored research grants of Associate Professor Hassan Arbab and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY also provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Read more: Stony Brook Receives Seed Funding Through SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund.

Professor Ziang Zhang wearing glasses seated at a desk in a research lab, with computer monitors displaying scientific data and diagrams

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. "Lisa Gilroy, associate vice president for research and Research Foundation operations manager, said the research spending figures represent an exciting milestone." Read more: Binghamton Surpasses $100M In Research Spending.

Audience gathered for a panel discussion, with speakers seated at a long table in front of a Micron and NY CREATES backdrop

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. NY Creates and Micron held a signing ceremony. Read more: The NY Creates and Micron Technology Joint Apprenticeship Program Welcomes First Cohort.

Photo of Professor Shira Gabriel in the foreground overlaid on a colorful network graphic showing connected human icons

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Shira Gabriel and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Gabriel was a guest on a university podcast. Read more: Shira Gabriel And The Science Of Belonging.

Hendrik Hamann standing with arms crossed between rows of server racks in a data center.

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) manages and operates the Brookhaven National Laboratory on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of Stony Brook University. Stony Brook will work with the lab on an eighth Genesis Mission award associated with the university. Read more: Brookhaven Lab to Lead $14M AI Project for Nation’s Electric Grid Through Genesis Mission.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING.

September 11, 2026

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany provides administrative support to researchers on campus. The University provided technical training that enabled the Dominican Republic to develop its first microchip as a part of its STEM Transforma RD initiative. Read more: The First University Microchip Developed in the Dominican Republic Was Presented.

professional photo of professor Sean Clouston from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages Professor Sean Clouston's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Tom Llamas interviewed Dr. Clouston about his work helping Ground Zero responders. Mentions of this interview accounted for 61 (42%) of the 146 mentions of SUNY research in the last 24 hours. Read more: The Cost of Denial.

professional photo of distinguished professor Michel Bruneau from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages Distinguished Professor Michel Bruneau's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bruneau reflects on his work near the World Trade Center. Read more: The 9/11 Responders From WNY: UB Civil Engineer Studied The Buildings That Didn’t Fall.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY's workforce at Stony Brook University provides administrative support, enabling staffing, benefits, and payroll for research assistants. Olivia Mickles reflects on her time as a research assistant with the World Trade Center Health Program. Read more: Remembering the stories they carry, 25 years later. Read more: Remembering The Stories They Carry, 25 Years Later.

professional photo of associate professor Susan Appe form University at Albany

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Associate Professor Susan Appe wrote an article in The Conversation about her research. Mentions of this article accounted for 16 (11%) of the 146 mentions of SUNY research in the last 24 hours. Read more: How Diaspora Groups In The US Are Responding To Disasters In Nepal, Colombia, Venezuela and Other Homelands.

Upstate Medical University blue logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Inventors from SUNY Upstate Medical University have a new technology available for licensing. Read more: Cardiologist Leads Team in Developing Bleeding Risk Scoring System.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Inventors from Stony Brook University have a new technology available for licensing. Read more: New Electrochemical Method Boosts Ocean Alkalinity to Capture Carbon.

Upstate Medical University blue logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Inventors from SUNY Upstate Medical University have a new technology available for licensing. Read more: Avoiding Antibody-Dependent Enhancement Enables Dengue Prevention And Treatment.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. Inventors from Stony Brook University have a new technology available for licensing. Read more: Graphene Oxide Film Enables New Dew Point Meter Design.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Research Scientist Cheng Zhang was a co-author of a paper that received Best Paper Honorable Mention from the European Conference on Computer Vision. Read more: Just Now, The Winners Of ECCV Best Paper Awards Have Been Announced.

Binghamton University studen Madison Cardiel kneeling at the Amache National Historic Site, a former World War II Japanese internment camp in Colorado

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages Professor Ruth Van Dyke's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Madison Cardiel, a student in her lab, spent the summer conducting field work. Read more: Digging Into History: Archeology Student Investigates World War II Internment Camp.

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Governor Hochul announced a new initiative, "...led by the University at Buffalo...[that will]...connect researchers and specialized facilities at Binghamton University, SUNY Downstate, SUNY College of Optometry, and SUNY Upstate Medical University." Read more: SUNY Brain Institute awards $500k grant to Binghamton for advanced dementia research.

Upstate Medical University blue logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Governor Hochul announced a new initiative, "...led by the University at Buffalo...[that will]...connect researchers and specialized facilities at Binghamton University, SUNY Downstate, SUNY College of Optometry, and SUNY Upstate Medical University." Read more: SUNY Optometry Awarded $1.5 Million Through SUNY BRAIN Institute to Establish First-in-Nation SUNY Eye Biobank.

September 10, 2026

SUNY full logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures across 30 operating locations spread across New York. Governor Hochul announced a new initiative, "...led by the University at Buffalo...[that will]...connect researchers and specialized facilities at Binghamton University, SUNY Downstate, SUNY College of Optometry, and SUNY Upstate Medical University." Read more: SUNY Launches $10 Million Brain Institute Network and UB Awarded $5 Million To Lead SUNY Brain Institute Network On Age-Related Brain Disorders and UB Receives $5 Million For Brain Disorder Research and Governor Hochul Announces First Phase of the SUNY Brain Institute to Fuel SUNY Excellence in Life-Saving Research.

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Syracuse City Council approved a $55K contract with the university on August 24, 2026, to complete a formal study on suspension of the residency requirement for the Syracuse Police. Read more: ‘Beyond Urgent’: Syracuse Tries To Rebuild A Rapidly Shrinking Police Force.

professional photo of assistant professor Cosan Daskiran from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages Assistant Professor Cosan Daskiran's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Daskiran's work with colleagues at Georgia Tech is supported by a $590K grant from the National Science Foundation. Read more: Oil-bubble research could lead to technological breakthroughs for the environment, medicine, and more and Oil-Bubble Study May Spark Tech Advances in Environment.

professional photo of associate professor Yekaterina Bezrukova from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages Associate Professor Yekaterina Bezrukova's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bezrukova's study was published in the Research Handbook on Group Decision Making. Read more: Successful Teams Are About More Than Individual Talent and Successful Teams Are About More Than Individual Talent. 

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Siemens and the Binghamton-led Battery-NY initiative are working to apply research outcomes to a production environment. Read more: Siemens & Battery-NY Build Digitalized Pilot Factory for U.S. Battery Manufacturing.

professional photo of associate professor Emanuela Glonfriddo from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages Associate Professor Emanuela Gionfriddo's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Gionfriddo is scheduled to appear on next episode of Concentrating on Chromatography. Read more: Concentrating on Chromatography.

logo for New York Sear Grant program

The New York Sea Grant program is a partnership between the State University of New York and Cornell University and one of 34 university-based Sea Grant programs administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Research Foundation for SUNY provides staffing services to New York Sea Grant and administers and manages its grants to SUNY campuses to ensure compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: New York Sea Grant Launches Coastal Resilience Network For Local Governments.

UAlbany researchers Sukanta Basu (left), Xin Li and June Wang stand in front of screens inside the xCITE Laboratory at ETEC

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages the sponsored research grants of Professors Sukanta Baus and Xin Li, and Associate Professor Junhong (June) Wang, and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. They are working with colleagues from the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the University of Alabama at Huntsville. Read more: UAlbany Researchers Partner with NASA to Build AI Tool for Predicting Power Outages.

From left PhD students Zuer Wu and Chen Lin standing in the biomedical engineering lab at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages Assistant Professor Siyuan Rao's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Two of the PhD candidates who work in her Neurobiological Interfaces Lab, Chen Lin and Zuer Wu, received predoctoral fellowships from the National Institutes of Health and the New York State Department of Health, respectively. Read more: Biomedical Engineering Phd Students Win Research Fellowships to Study Spinal-Cord Injuries.

3D aerial view of NY Creates Nanotech complex

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. NY Creates is working with industry stakeholders on a new initiative. Read more: NY Creates Announces Participation in 12-Inch Mask Industry Initiative to Advance High NA EUV Lithography Ecosystem.

professional photo of assistant professor Renu Balyan from Old Westbury

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Old Westbury manages Assistant Professor Renu Balyan's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Business-Higher Education Forum selected Dr. Balyan as a 2026 Faculty Innovation Fellow. Read more: Business-Higher Education Forum Tabs Computer Science

Scientists lower a hollow metal tube (a freeze core) filled with dry ice and ethanol to collect sediment samples from the lake bottom. Like rings of a tree, each layer of sediment in Crawford Lake can be dated to a specific year

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Assistant Professor Matthew Emory is the co-author of a study in Molecular Ecology. Read more: Ancient DNA reveals 1,000 years of human–environment interactions at Crawford Lake.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING.

September 9, 2026

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages Associate Professor Sharon Bryant's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Bryant, Assistant Professor Rosemary Collier, and Postdoctoral Researcher Danielle Ongondo published in the Journal of Sickle Cell Disease. Postdoctoral researchers receive employee appointments with The Research Foundation for SUNY to conduct advanced research and provide training in a field of expertise after earning a PhD or MD. Read more: Study Finds Social, Financial, and Healthcare Factors Shape Resilience in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Nine researchers at Stony Brook published their findings in Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids. Read more: HMN 2026: How New therapy shrinks tumors to treat lung cancer.

Person with gray hair, beard, and glasses wearing a dark blazer, standing outdoors in front of a building

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Research Foundation looks forward to supporting Dr. Ludmil Katzarkov's work. Read more: Internationally Renowned Algebraic Geometer Named Director of Stony Brook’s Simons Center for Geometry and Physics.

University at Albany logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Albany credits its growing research enterprise for its ranking by Money. Read more: UAlbany Earns National, Global Recognition in Latest College Rankings.

From left, professor Robert Thacker and Associate Professor Elizabeth Watson

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Robert Thacker and Associate Professor Elizabeth Watson and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Both received separate awards from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Read more: Stony Brook University Professors Awarded More Than $270K by New York State DEC.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, students, and affiliated organizations with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING.

September 8, 2026

From left to right New Paltz students Marwa Zeroual, David Cacsire Mason Hernandez and their faculty advisor, Associate Professor Ping-Chuan Wang standing in front of their poster on their 3D-printed cooling device at the AC2 Summer Research Program

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY New Paltz manages sponsored grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Students participating in the AC² Summer Research Program used the Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center for their project. Read more: SUNY New Paltz Students Build Device To Curb Data Center Water Use.

3D aerial view of NY Creates Nanotech complex

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. Thomas Dyer and Kevin Fealey, working with colleagues from MIT, published in Optica. Read more: Transparent Silicon-Photonics Chips Enable Advanced Curved Displays.

Downstate Health Sciences University logo on white background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Dr. Mohamed Rami Nakeshbandi and Dr. Enitza George contributed to an article analyzing the implications of technology. Read more: ‘Technology Must Earn Its Place’: 32 Clinical IT Leaders’ Watchouts.

professional photo of associate professor Chang Geun Yoo from SUNY ESF

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry manages Associate Professor Chang Geun Yoo's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Yoo and Nara Han, working with colleagues from Cornell and the Georgia Institute of Technology, published in Waste Biomass Valor. Read more: Agricultural Waste Turned Into Sustainable Supramolecular Fibers Via Wet Spinning.

logo for SUNY Oswego

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Oswego manages sponsored research grants at the Lake Effect Storm Prediction and Research Center and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. 14 students in the Storm Forecasting and Observation Program learned how to chase storms and forecast weather. Read more: Chasing Storms For Real-Life Experience.

3D aerial view of NY Creates Nanotech complex

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. Researchers from MIT and NY Creates created a semiconductor fabrication process. Read more: Fabrication Platform Could Enable Flexible, Transparent Next-Generation Photonic Chips.

professional photo of assistant professor Kristen Brock-Petroshius from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages Assistant Professor Kristen Brock-Petroshius' sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Russell Sage Foundation awarded Dr. Brock-Petroshius a grant to research inequality. Read more: Kristen Brock-Petroshius Receives Russell Sage Grant.

Individuals inspect and take notes on a John Deere tractor inside an agricultural workshop.

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cobleskill manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Cobleskill a $30K grant. Read more: College Awarded USDA Grant to Develop Virtual Reality Course in Agricultural Engineering.

Assistant professor Mobin Karimi in a microbiology laboratory coat standing in front of colorful genomic data charts

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages Assistant Professor Mobin Karimi's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr Karimi received a new award. Read more: $3.3 Million NIH Grant Funds Upstate Research Into New Immunotherapy For Leukemia.

YouTube thumbnail for a 25th-anniversary September 11 discussion titled “Voices of Transparency and Excellence.”

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages Professor Benjamin Luft's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Luft reflects on his work with the Stony Brook World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program. Read more: 25 Years After 9/11, Benjamin Luft Reflects on a Legacy of Healing and Listening.

UB's Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. A banner across the bridge between two buildings says “Innovation Starts Here.”

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides SUNY faculty, staff, and students with intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and bring ideas and inventions to market. NewYorkBIO will host a mini-pitch day at the University at Buffalo. Read more: Media Advisory: 10 Life Sciences Companies to Pitch Emerging Health Technologies at UB On Sept. 10.

Stony Brook University logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Five faculty members received grants to support their research. Read more: Five Faculty Win Stony Brook University Trustees Faculty Awards.

Photo of the backs of two children raising their hands with another child and an instructor in the background in a classroom

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages the sponsored research grants of Research Professors Marcus Thomeer and Christopher Lopata and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Thomeer and Dr. Lopata, working with colleagues from Canisius University, published in Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Read more: Autistic Children Ages 4-6 Showed Improved Social Skills After Summer Program Conducted By UB’s Institute For Autism Research.

Three individuals at a Stony Brook University Graduate School event, with one person holding a certificate in front of a branded backdrop

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Sloan Foundation "...supports high-quality, impartial scientific research, fosters a diverse scientific workforce and promotes the health of the institutions of scientific endeavor." Read more: Stony Brook Receives Sloan Foundation Grant to Strengthen Doctoral Education.

Interior of a mobile dental clinic with a dental chair, treatment equipment, and blue-and-white cabinetry

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored grants from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The grants help address disparities in oral health care. Read more: Mobile Dental Van (S-Miles To Go).

An AI rendering of the planned Digital Twin Studio in development at Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Stony Brook is building a new platform to support research. Read more: Stony Brook Building Digital Twin Studio to Advance Grid Research and Resilience.

From left to right, Yanqing Sun and Lisa Unangst from Empire State University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Empire State University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. The campus awarded grants to Yanqing Sun and Lisa Unangst to support their research. Read more: Introducing the 2026-2027 Scholars Across the University.

professional photo of Dr. Josal Diebold from SUNY Fredonia

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Fredonia provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Dr. Josal Diebold published in Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work. Read more: Faculty Member Publishes Study.

Associate Professor Laura Cook in a laboratory coat standing beside a research workstation with scientific equipment and supplies

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages the sponsored research grants of Associate Professor Lisa Cook and Christopher Lopata and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Cook is working on a genome sequencing project with the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Wisconsin. Read more: Research Explores Why Strep Throat Can Linger, Even After Treatment With Antibiotics.

From left to right Stephanie Velez poses with her Teoh Award and Marco Liverman

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Old Westbury provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Stephanie Velez and Marco Liverman, who were mentored by those researchers, received awards for their research. Read more: 2026 Teoh Awards Presented To Outstanding Bio Students.

horizontal logo for SUNY Oneonta

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Oneonta provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Faculty members provided guidance to students conducting research overseas. Read more: Tyler Center Fellows Complete Hands-On Research Abroad.

From left: SBU alumnus Declan Graham, Representative Joseph Morelle; Michael Scheid, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; Josh Orenstein, legislative aide, Representative Andrew Garbarino; Noelle Staples, Representative Nick LaLota; Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith; Sarah McCarthy, legislative aide, Representative Laura Gillen; and Interim VP for Research and Innovation Mónica Bugallo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Stony Brook hosted a visit to increase Congressional awareness of the important public and societal impacts of that research. Read more: Congressional Staff Get an Inside Look at Stony Brook’s Research, Innovation and Patient Care.

SUNY TechConnect logo

The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more about the new world-class SUNY discoveries that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING.

September 3, 2026

logo for Congressman Nick Langworthy

Representative Nick Langworthy introduced a bill that could, "...connect federally supported research with commercialization, investment, and domestic manufacturing." Read more: Congressman Langworthy Introduces American Quantum Competitiveness Act.

Brookhaven National Laboratory logo

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) manages and operates the Brookhaven National Laboratory on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of Stony Brook University. The Department of Energy selected Brookhaven to lead a Genesis Mission Phase II project. Read more: Brookhaven Lab to Lead $14M AI Project for Nation’s Electric Grid.

logo for the National Sciences Foundation

The National Science Foundation announced that it is establishing an operations center, "...to strengthen the nation's capacity for AI research and AI-enabled scientific discovery." Read more: NSF Establishes Operations Center For The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource.

aerial view of NY Creates campus

The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. The Times Union featured NY Creates in a recent article. Read more: NY Creates featured in Times Union: “Region Making Photonics Quantum Computing Gains” and Patent data shows growth in photonics, quantum computing in Capital Region.

photo of professor Bradley Peterson in scuba gear with water in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages Professor Bradley Peterson's sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Peterson is working with Greg Metzer to study sharks. Media coverage of this topic accounted for 187 (38%) of mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Researchers Catch Sharks Off NY’s Hamptons, Attach Trackers to Toothy Predators.

ESF logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Since the ESF news release on August 31, 2026, about the USDA designation of a genetically modified chestnut tree developed by ESF as unlikely to pose a threat to other plants, media coverage of the topic accounted for 125 (25%) of mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: USDA Approval Advances Efforts to Restore the American Chestnut.

University at Buffalo logo in white on blue background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Institutes of Health awarded the National Crystallization Center a five-year, $5.5M award. Read more: NIH awards UB-HWI’s National Crystallization Center $5.5 million to advance scientific research nationwide and  NIH Awards UB-HWI Crystallization Center $5.5 Million.

a catamaran named Leptodora on Lake Champlain with the word Plattsburgh and Research on the hull

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Plattsburgh manages sponsored research grants at the Lake Champlain Research Institute and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Institute has taken delivery of a new research vessel. Read more: New Research Catamaran Goes to Work on Lake Champlain.

USDA logo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Cobleskill manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded SUNY Cobleskill funding to maintain and expand their capacity. Read more: NIFA Invests $5M to Support Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture.

Kaitlin Farrell (at right) helps prepare a weather balloon during a research session on the roof of SUNY Oswego's Shineman Center

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Oswego manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Association of Geoscience Teachers awarded Kaitlin Farrell with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Farrell participated in the Lake Effect Electrication project funded by the National Science Foundation. Read more: National Teaching Assistant Award Recognizes Oswego Student Researcher.

Portrait of associate professor Phyllis Chen seated outdoors in a garden setting with trees and greenery in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY New Paltz manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The nonprofit New Music USA Creators Fund awarded Associate Professor Phyllis Chen with funding for a project. Read more: Associate Professor Of Music Phyllis Chen Receives Award From National Organization To Support Collaborative Music Project.

Two people seated on a rocky overlook in a desert landscape at sunset, with sandstone hills in the background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Brockport manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Jennifer Ramsay and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Ramsey led a team to Petra. Read more: Digging Into Petra’s Past.

Binghamton University logo on green background

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. PhD student Aishwarya Sriram published an article in The Conversation about her team's research. Media coverage of this topic accounted for 116 (24%) of mentions of SUNY research over the last 72 hours. Read more: Caterpillar Twitches In An Ultraquiet Chamber Are Helping Biologists Understand How These Insects Hear Without Ears.

assistant professor Levi Todd seated next to a computer displaying a colorful scientific data visualization in a laboratory setting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY Upstate Medical University manages the sponsored research grants of Assistant Professor Levi Todd and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Todd and six colleagues published a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read more: Aging Blocks The Retina's Ability To Regrow Lost Neurons, A First-Of-Its-Kind Upstate Study Finds.

Dr. Theresa Selfa, pictured left, receiving her plaque recognizing excellence in research. The plaque displays the CRSS (Rural Sociological Society) logo and the year 2026

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Theresa Selfa and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Rural Sociological Society awarded Dr. Selfa with the 2026 Excellence in Research Award. Read more: ESF Professor and Department Chair Theresa Selfa Receives Rural Sociological Society's 2026 Excellence in Research Award.

Research boat Paumanok carrying people and scientific equipment testing their calibrations on the ocean beneath a cloudy sky.

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages the sponsored research grants of Professors Andrew Singer and Joseph Warren's and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Students and researchers benefited from their Office of Naval Research-funded project. Read more: Stony Brook Southampton Hosts Third Ocean Acoustics Summer in School (OASiS) Bootcamp.

professional photo of professor Ramaswamy Ramesh from University at Buffalo

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Ramaswamy Ramesh and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Ramesh co-edited a special issue of the INFORMS Journal on Computing. Read more: Responsible AI Must Be Built In From The Start, Researchers Say.

Justin Minder stands in front of New York State Mesonet instrumentation that measures precipitation behind UAlbany's ETEC building

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Justin Minder and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Minder provided insights into mountain weather in an interview. Read more: Ask an Expert: Why is it Foggy on Mountaintops and Not Close to the Ground?

professional photo of associate professor Mary Youssef from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Associate Professor Mary Youssef is working on a new book. Read more: Forgotten Literature: Research Brings New Attention To Sudanese Writers.

Stone Chou standing beside a chalkboard filled with mathematical equations in an academic setting

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages the sponsored research grants of Assistant Professor Cirro Riccio and Distinguished Professor Chang Kee Jung and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities program recognized Stone Chou, who works with both professors, as its Researcher of the Month. Read more: URECA Researcher of the Month: A Passion for Physics and Discovery.

A group of students pose for a photo at Niagara Falls

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Buffalo manages the sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. The National Science Foundation supported the Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Read more: From Niagara Falls To Greenland, Students Explore Climate And Geological Hazards.

The LUX-ZEPLIN main detector in a surface lab before installation underground

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages sponsored research grants and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. A team of researchers at Albany is working on the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Read more: UAlbany Physicists Study Unexplained Signal in Dark Matter Search and Searching For The Invisible: UAlbany Researchers Report They May Have Found Dark Matter.

From left to right, professor Eric Hoffman and Yetrib Hathout from Binghamton University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Binghamton University manages the sponsored research grants of Professors Eric Hoffman and Yetrib Hathout and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Yetrib, working with Michael Ziemba and colleagues from multiple institutions, published in Scientific Reports. Read more: New Blood Biomarkers Reveal How Common Muscular Dystrophy Treatment May Impair Overall Growth.

Professional photo of Professor Tzu-Chieh Wei from Stony Brook University

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at Stony Brook University manages the sponsored research grants of Professor Tzu-Chieh Wei and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Wei and Hongye Yu, who recently completed their PhD at Stony Brook, published in Nature Communications. Read more: SBU-led Paper in Nature Explores the Stability of Quantum Systems.

Screenshot from UAlbany Video interview on Nepal Flooding featuring professor Mathias Vuille

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany manages the sponsored research grants of Distinguished Professor Mathias Vuille and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Dr. Vuille's analysis of flooding in Nepal was widely covered. Read more: UAlbany Video Interview on Nepal Flooding Draws International Coverage.

A young woman with dark black hair and glasses wearing a blue blouse and scarf speaks before a monitor with the phrase “What is Aritificial Intelligence?” written on it

The Research Foundation for SUNY workforce at the University at Albany provides administrative support to researchers on campus. Researcher Seulki Lee-Geiller provided insights into the impacts of digital technology and artificial intelligence on democracy. Read more: 5 Questions with CTG UAlbany Researcher Seulki Lee-Geiller.

Click here to view past news items