University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering

Help Wanted - NY's Capital Region "Unprepared"

Dave Lucas — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:58:15 +0000

A new report says unless steps are taken immediately, New York is not is going to be able to fill the jobs of the future . A report released in Albany Tuesday finds a “skills gap” exists in New York State – especially in the Capital Region, where high-tech jobs are growing as the area embraces its “tech valley” moniker with the expansion of chip fabrication and nanotechnology. But at the same time, the report warns of growing numbers of "unprepared students and unprepared workers."

Jonathan Dordick, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - nano-collaboration focus of symposium

Brian Shields — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Collaboration is the focus of a two-day National Academy of Sciences symposium at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, and nano-technology is at the center of the discussion because of the work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, the College of Nano-Scale Science and Engineering in Albany and Global Foundries in Malta, Saratoga County.

Working together in the nano field is vital according to professor Jonathan Dordick, vice president of research at RPI. He spoke with WAMC’s Brian Shields.

NYS + Israel = Nano Partnership

Dave Lucas — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:28:21 +0000

New York State has a new agreement with the nation of Israel aimed at increasing collaboration on nanotechnology research.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that his administration has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel that will expand technological and economic relations in nanotechnology, which involves manipulating matter on an atomic scale.

No Spin on CNSE Spin-off from UAlbany

Dave Lucas — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:33:12 +0000

A proposal leaked last week by the Associated Press indicating the State University at New York may spin its fast-growing College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering away from the University at Albany, creating a 65th campus, was addressed by a CNSE official Wednesday.

Cuomo says he is undecided on new SUNY campus

Jaired Crofut — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:46:43 +0000

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he hasn't decided if he supports a proposal that would create a 65th campus in the State University of New York that would be devoted to the growing field of nano science.

Cuomo says he doesn't have any "inside information" on the proposal and has no firm opinion.

NY proposes high-tech SUNY campus

Dave Lucas — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:56:59 +0000

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A written proposal shows the State University at New York may soon create its 65th campus, spinning its fast-growing College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering away from the University at Albany.

The proposal obtained by The Associated Press is confirmed by two people familiar with the internal discussions. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to announce the proposal. It would have to be approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature.

Nanotechnology Creates New Opportunities In Albany

Dave Lucas — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:18:32 +0000

A partnership announced Monday in Albany advances nanotechnology and potentially opens doors for economic growth in the Capital Region and beyond - Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Dave Lucas reports...

Vox Pop : President Barack Obama in Albany : 5/8/12

Patrick Donges — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000

On this very special extended edition of Vox Pop, we follow President Barack Obama's speech at the University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering with a discussion of his remarks and the 2012 presidential contest. WAMC's Ray Graf and Alan Chartock co-host, plus a live-in-studio pre-presidential event report from Joe Donahue.