https://simplecast.com The Engagement Ring The Engagement Ring features conversations with higher education professionals, scholars and community partners working to make the world a better place through collaborative approaches and solutions to societal challenges. en Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0000 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:20:11 +0000 https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com The Engagement Ring https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0c880dcf-666f-486a-8870-11551650360d/23608701-1bfd-48b2-b126-7c92d90a2fc7/3000x3000/the-engagement-ring-podcast-icon.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com episodic The Engagement Ring features conversations with higher education professionals, scholars and community partners working to make the world a better place through collaborative approaches and solutions to societal challenges. University at Albany Office for Public Engagement, Mary Hunt false https://feeds.simplecast.com/TSKzvE5v community engagement, engaged scholarship, public engagement, research, community based research, higher education, partnerships University at Albany Office for Public Engagement mhunt@albany.edu 553a742f-840b-4832-ab5c-f2dac81ec869 How Public Libraries Are Leveling the AI Playing Field J. Ramon Gil-Garcia, Professor, Department of Public Administration & Policy, Rockefeller College of Public Affaris and Policy, and Director, Center for Technology in Government (CTG)

Mila Gascó-Hernández, Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration & Policy, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and POlicy, and Research Director, CTG

Study: Empowering Communities: Public Libraries, Inclusive Civic Engagement and Artificial Intelligence

Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany (CTG)

University at Albany

Urban Libraries Council

Enabling Smart, Inclusive, and Connected Communities: The Role of Public Libraries

From the UAlbany News Center, Sept 28, 2023: CTG UAlbany Examines Libraries’ Role in AI

 

 

]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/how-public-libraries-are-leveling-the-ai-playing-field-jKjus7FC J. Ramon Gil-Garcia, Professor, Department of Public Administration & Policy, Rockefeller College of Public Affaris and Policy, and Director, Center for Technology in Government (CTG)

Mila Gascó-Hernández, Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration & Policy, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and POlicy, and Research Director, CTG

Study: Empowering Communities: Public Libraries, Inclusive Civic Engagement and Artificial Intelligence

Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany (CTG)

University at Albany

Urban Libraries Council

Enabling Smart, Inclusive, and Connected Communities: The Role of Public Libraries

From the UAlbany News Center, Sept 28, 2023: CTG UAlbany Examines Libraries’ Role in AI

 

 

]]> How Public Libraries Are Leveling the AI Playing Field University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:33:19 University at Albany Center for Technology in Government Director Ramon Gil-Garcia and Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernández discuss the role public libraries are playing in empowering communities to help ensure that emerging artificial intelligence technologies develop in ways that benefit everyone, not just a select few. University at Albany Center for Technology in Government Director Ramon Gil-Garcia and Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernández discuss the role public libraries are playing in empowering communities to help ensure that emerging artificial intelligence technologies develop in ways that benefit everyone, not just a select few. artificial intelligence, center for technology in government, j. ramon gil-garcia, public libraries, mila gascó-hernández, civic engagement, ai, university at albany, ctg false full 39 9cd6b395-13b5-489e-a5dd-b83546ffe2da More News — UAlbany Student Journalists Bring New Energy and Much-Needed Content to Local Newsrooms Elaine Salisbury, Lecturer II, Journalism Program Director, Department of Communication

University at Albany

UAlbany Program in Journalism

UAlbany Journalism Program Pairs Students with Local Newsrooms (Article from the UAlbany News Center,  January 21, 2025)

UAlbany, Spotlight News Win Award for Partnership to Strengthen Local Journalism (Article from the UAlbany News Center, September 11, 2025)

Center for Community News, University of Vermont

Institute for Local News at SUNY

Spotlight News

The Daily Gazette

Lumina Foundation

Press Forward

The New York State Writers Institute presented a conversation with Adam Aleksic on the future of language. The program took place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on January 29, 2026. This event was mentioned in this episode of The Engagement Ring.

Books by Elaine Salisbury:

The Cruelist Miles:  The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury

Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art by Aly Sujo and Laney Salisbury

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/more-news-ualbany-student-journalists-bring-new-energy-and-much-needed-content-to-local-newsrooms-x0iCRIG9 Elaine Salisbury, Lecturer II, Journalism Program Director, Department of Communication

University at Albany

UAlbany Program in Journalism

UAlbany Journalism Program Pairs Students with Local Newsrooms (Article from the UAlbany News Center,  January 21, 2025)

UAlbany, Spotlight News Win Award for Partnership to Strengthen Local Journalism (Article from the UAlbany News Center, September 11, 2025)

Center for Community News, University of Vermont

Institute for Local News at SUNY

Spotlight News

The Daily Gazette

Lumina Foundation

Press Forward

The New York State Writers Institute presented a conversation with Adam Aleksic on the future of language. The program took place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on January 29, 2026. This event was mentioned in this episode of The Engagement Ring.

Books by Elaine Salisbury:

The Cruelist Miles:  The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury

Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art by Aly Sujo and Laney Salisbury

 

 

 

 

 

]]> More News — UAlbany Student Journalists Bring New Energy and Much-Needed Content to Local Newsrooms University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:35:42 Elaine Salisbury, lecturer and director of the Journalism program in the Department of Communication at the University at Albany’s College of Arts and Sciences, discusses how her undergraduate students are participating in a new initiative aimed at closing gaps in local news and information access. The program gives UAlbany students valuable hands-on journalism experience while helping under-resourced newsrooms to continue to deliver essential community coverage through additional reporting produced by students. Elaine Salisbury, lecturer and director of the Journalism program in the Department of Communication at the University at Albany’s College of Arts and Sciences, discusses how her undergraduate students are participating in a new initiative aimed at closing gaps in local news and information access. The program gives UAlbany students valuable hands-on journalism experience while helping under-resourced newsrooms to continue to deliver essential community coverage through additional reporting produced by students. institute for local news at suny, local news, elaine salisbury, news deserts, journalism, ualbany journalism false full 38 153b6e95-2e5d-4648-b809-36c64356ae4f Capital Idea! First Mayoral Fellow Encourages Young People to Put Down Roots in Albany Sean Millington, Inaugural Mayoral Fellow, City of Albany, NY

City of Albany, NY

Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, Mayor, City of Albany, NY

Activate Albany

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/capital-idea-first-mayoral-fellow-encourages-young-people-to-put-down-roots-in-albany-MH0nZf1I Sean Millington, Inaugural Mayoral Fellow, City of Albany, NY

City of Albany, NY

Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, Mayor, City of Albany, NY

Activate Albany

]]> Capital Idea! First Mayoral Fellow Encourages Young People to Put Down Roots in Albany University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:21:16 Recent UAlbany graduate Sean Millington discusses his new role as the inaugural Mayoral Fellow for the city of Albany. Mayor Dorsey Applyrs has tasked Millington with helping to develop programs and policies that nurture and retain local talent. From employment to housing to recreation, Sean is laser-focused on addressing issues important to young people. Recent UAlbany graduate Sean Millington discusses his new role as the inaugural Mayoral Fellow for the city of Albany. Mayor Dorsey Applyrs has tasked Millington with helping to develop programs and policies that nurture and retain local talent. From employment to housing to recreation, Sean is laser-focused on addressing issues important to young people. city of albany, albany, activate albany, mayor dorcey applyrs, sean millington false full 37 f6faf37d-34aa-4c28-8e76-554c4e536149 Expanding Access to Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment Through AI The Global Center for AI in Mental Health

Dr. Amy Nitza, Director, Global Center for AI in Mental Health, University at Albany

University at Albany

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Dr. Salvador Dura-Bernal, Director, Global Center for AI in Mental Health, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Health Innovation Exchange

SUNY PFA Assistant 

New York State First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment

Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Unveils Findings of New York State’s First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment

Dr. M. Abdullah Canbaz, Assistant Professor, Information Sciences and Technology Department, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, Department of Information Sciences and Technology

From the UAlbany News Center:

Amy Nitza Joins UAlbany to Direct the Global Center for AI in Mental Health, May 6, 2025

UAlbany, Downstate Researchers Demo Prototypes for AI-Supported Mental Health Care, Sept 30, 2025

 



 

 

 

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/expanding-access-to-mental-health-diagnosis-and-treatment-through-ai-0TbkqaLG The Global Center for AI in Mental Health

Dr. Amy Nitza, Director, Global Center for AI in Mental Health, University at Albany

University at Albany

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Dr. Salvador Dura-Bernal, Director, Global Center for AI in Mental Health, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Health Innovation Exchange

SUNY PFA Assistant 

New York State First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment

Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Unveils Findings of New York State’s First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment

Dr. M. Abdullah Canbaz, Assistant Professor, Information Sciences and Technology Department, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, Department of Information Sciences and Technology

From the UAlbany News Center:

Amy Nitza Joins UAlbany to Direct the Global Center for AI in Mental Health, May 6, 2025

UAlbany, Downstate Researchers Demo Prototypes for AI-Supported Mental Health Care, Sept 30, 2025

 



 

 

 

]]> Expanding Access to Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment Through AI University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:34:14 Dr. Amy Nitza discusses her role in leading UAlbany’s involvement in the Global Center for AI in Mental Health, a collaborative research enterprise established in 2023 with partner institutions SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and the U.N. Health Innovation Exchange. The center works to develop interdisciplinary AI-based tools to expand access to mental health diagnosis and treatment among underserved communities worldwide. Dr. Amy Nitza discusses her role in leading UAlbany’s involvement in the Global Center for AI in Mental Health, a collaborative research enterprise established in 2023 with partner institutions SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and the U.N. Health Innovation Exchange. The center works to develop interdisciplinary AI-based tools to expand access to mental health diagnosis and treatment among underserved communities worldwide. artificial intelligence, suny pfa assistant, suny downstate health sciences university, disaster reponse, new york state first responder mental health needs assessment, amy nitza, mental health, ai, university at albany false full 35 93bb8eab-bd30-4485-aa66-ae8863e5c77e Creating a Pipeline and Action Plan for Nonprofit Leaders Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator 

Dr. Susan Appe

Dr. Jennifer Dodge

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

Professional and Continuing Education at UAlbany (PaCE)

University at Albany

]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-a-pipeline-and-action-plan-for-nonprofit-leaders-kytrcr_J Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator 

Dr. Susan Appe

Dr. Jennifer Dodge

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

Professional and Continuing Education at UAlbany (PaCE)

University at Albany

]]> Creating a Pipeline and Action Plan for Nonprofit Leaders University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:26:33 Professors Susan Appe and Jennifer Dodge discuss the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program created and taught by faculty at the UAlbany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy. ENLA draws on a cohort model of leadership development and action research principles to support nonprofit leaders’ growth in their organization and field. Professors Susan Appe and Jennifer Dodge discuss the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program created and taught by faculty at the UAlbany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy. ENLA draws on a cohort model of leadership development and action research principles to support nonprofit leaders’ growth in their organization and field. ualbany, professional and continuing education, jennifer dodge, nonprofit leadership, emerging nonprofit leadership accelerator, susan appe, nonprofit, university at albany, nonprofit management, enla, rockefeller college of public affairs & policy false full 34 af5aec89-f7c2-434e-b126-9c53f01fa083 A Little Intentional "Friction" in AI Learning Goes a Long Way Toward Improving Student Outcomes Webpage for Haesol Bae

University at Albany homepage

UAlbany's AI Plus Initiative

National Academy for AI Instruction, press release from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:15:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/a-little-intentional-friction-in-ai-learning-goes-a-long-way-toward-improving-student-outcomes-AgoSLG37 Webpage for Haesol Bae

University at Albany homepage

UAlbany's AI Plus Initiative

National Academy for AI Instruction, press release from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

]]> A Little Intentional "Friction" in AI Learning Goes a Long Way Toward Improving Student Outcomes University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:33:04 Dr Haesol Bae, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice at the University at Albany School of Education, visits "The Engagement Ring." Dr Bae’s research brings together problem-based learning, artificial intelligence and teacher education in STEM. Specifically, Dr Bae is interested in how teachers can play a central role in supporting students while using emerging educational technology such as games and AI. She believes teachers who introduce some intentional “friction” into their classes’ AI learning may see better outcomes for their students. Dr Haesol Bae, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice at the University at Albany School of Education, visits "The Engagement Ring." Dr Bae’s research brings together problem-based learning, artificial intelligence and teacher education in STEM. Specifically, Dr Bae is interested in how teachers can play a central role in supporting students while using emerging educational technology such as games and AI. She believes teachers who introduce some intentional “friction” into their classes’ AI learning may see better outcomes for their students. ai plus initiative, haesol bae, ai in education, ai, university at albany false full 33 39572220-01f9-497f-ae60-70da64224d58 “Like Learning to Appreciate Spinach” —Developing Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Skills Dr. Angie Y. Chung, Professor, University at Albany

From the UAlbany News Center, March 14, 2024: Sociology Professor Tapped for SUNY Civic Education and Discourse Fellowship

Dr. Babette Faehmel, Professor, SUNY Schenectady College Community College

University at Albany

SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellows

SUNY — The State University of New York

SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Many Voices, One Call podcast

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/like-learning-how-to-appreciate-spinach-developing-civil-discourse-and-civic-engagement-skills-QLaMcPls Dr. Angie Y. Chung, Professor, University at Albany

From the UAlbany News Center, March 14, 2024: Sociology Professor Tapped for SUNY Civic Education and Discourse Fellowship

Dr. Babette Faehmel, Professor, SUNY Schenectady College Community College

University at Albany

SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellows

SUNY — The State University of New York

SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Many Voices, One Call podcast

]]> “Like Learning to Appreciate Spinach” —Developing Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Skills University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:46:49 In a conversation recorded in early August 2025, Dr. Angie Chung of the University at Albany and Dr Babette Faehmel of SUNY Schenectady County Community College discuss their experiences as members of SUNY's inaugural corps of Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellows, and share what they've learned about the younger generation's thoughts and perspectives on civic engagement. In a conversation recorded in early August 2025, Dr. Angie Chung of the University at Albany and Dr Babette Faehmel of SUNY Schenectady County Community College discuss their experiences as members of SUNY's inaugural corps of Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellows, and share what they've learned about the younger generation's thoughts and perspectives on civic engagement. ualbany, suny, civil discourse, civic engagement, babette faehmel, angie chung false full 32 d358d97f-6286-4212-be44-72c9bc343f31 Closing the Gaps in Emergency Preparedness and Response Dr. Jeannette Sutton

Jeannette Sutton, PhD. Disaster & Risk Communication

Dr. Nick Bassill

Message Design Dashboard

The Warn Room

State Weather Risk Communication Center (SWRCC)

Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC)

Center for Technology in Government (CTG)

University at Albany

Article from the UAlbany News Center:: UAlbany Researchers Develop FEMA Dashboard to Support Emergency Alert Messaging, July 15, 2025

Article from the UAlbany News Center: UAlbany's State Wether Risk Communication Center Featured in 'Cloud Warriors' Book, June 17, 2025

From Gov. Kathy Hochul's website: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Preparedness in the Face of Extreme Weather, June 11, 2025

Article from the UAlbany News Center: UAlbany Researchers Support Launch of New York Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard, June 5, 2025

Article from the UAlbany News Center: State Weather Risk Communication Cener's Nick Bassill Featured on Department of Transportation Podcast, Feb 29, 2024

]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/closing-the-gaps-in-emergency-preparedness-and-response-CpMw2Uwl Dr. Jeannette Sutton

Jeannette Sutton, PhD. Disaster & Risk Communication

Dr. Nick Bassill

Message Design Dashboard

The Warn Room

State Weather Risk Communication Center (SWRCC)

Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC)

Center for Technology in Government (CTG)

University at Albany

Article from the UAlbany News Center:: UAlbany Researchers Develop FEMA Dashboard to Support Emergency Alert Messaging, July 15, 2025

Article from the UAlbany News Center: UAlbany's State Wether Risk Communication Center Featured in 'Cloud Warriors' Book, June 17, 2025

From Gov. Kathy Hochul's website: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Preparedness in the Face of Extreme Weather, June 11, 2025

Article from the UAlbany News Center: UAlbany Researchers Support Launch of New York Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard, June 5, 2025

Article from the UAlbany News Center: State Weather Risk Communication Cener's Nick Bassill Featured on Department of Transportation Podcast, Feb 29, 2024

]]> Closing the Gaps in Emergency Preparedness and Response University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:56:42 In the episode of The Engagement Ring, we feature a conversation with UAlbany's Dr. Jeannette Sutton of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity and Dr. Nick Bassill, director of the State Weather Risk Communication Center, both of whom who have made significant advances in closing the gaps in emergency preparedness and response. Dr Sutton specializes in disaster and risk with a primary focus on online informal communication and public alerts and warnings disseminated via terse messaging channels. Much of her research investigates the evolving role of information and communication technology, including social media and mobile devices for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Dr Bassill's center provides rapid, tailored, real time weather information to help state agencies, emergency managers and other critical stakeholders prepare for and respond to severe weather events. In the episode of The Engagement Ring, we feature a conversation with UAlbany's Dr. Jeannette Sutton of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity and Dr. Nick Bassill, director of the State Weather Risk Communication Center, both of whom who have made significant advances in closing the gaps in emergency preparedness and response. Dr Sutton specializes in disaster and risk with a primary focus on online informal communication and public alerts and warnings disseminated via terse messaging channels. Much of her research investigates the evolving role of information and communication technology, including social media and mobile devices for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Dr Bassill's center provides rapid, tailored, real time weather information to help state agencies, emergency managers and other critical stakeholders prepare for and respond to severe weather events. jeannette sutton, warn room, nick bassill, impactful weather, state weather risk communication center, extreme weather, message design dashboard false full 31 5f768568-84b2-4484-aa87-abc263420834 A Potential 'Game Changer' for Improving Emergency Preparedness and Response DeeDee Bennett Gayle, UAlbany webpage

Article and video from UAlbany News Center: Disaster Response Researchers Test Virtual Reality Tool With Older Adults, August 26, 2025

News story from WTEN: Disaster prep software created by UAlbany researchers, August 29, 2025Article from UAlbany News Center:

Article from UAlbany News Center: CEHC Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults, September 26, 2024

College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University at Albany

Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, UAlbany

Extreme Events, Social Equity, and Technology Lab

]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/a-potential-game-changer-for-improving-emergency-preparedness-and-response-GQGeG5zY DeeDee Bennett Gayle, UAlbany webpage

Article and video from UAlbany News Center: Disaster Response Researchers Test Virtual Reality Tool With Older Adults, August 26, 2025

News story from WTEN: Disaster prep software created by UAlbany researchers, August 29, 2025Article from UAlbany News Center:

Article from UAlbany News Center: CEHC Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults, September 26, 2024

College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University at Albany

Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, UAlbany

Extreme Events, Social Equity, and Technology Lab

]]> A Potential 'Game Changer' for Improving Emergency Preparedness and Response University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:45:07 This episode of The Engagement Ring features a conversation, recorded this past spring, with Dr. DeeDee Bennett Gayle, chair of the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security at the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. Dr. Bennett Gayle’s research examines the influence and integration of advanced technologies on the practice of emergency management with a particular focus on vulnerable populations, including older adults, people with disabilities and racial and ethnic minorities. Her current study, funded by the National Science Foundation, uses virtual reality to improve disaster preparedness for older adults. This episode of The Engagement Ring features a conversation, recorded this past spring, with Dr. DeeDee Bennett Gayle, chair of the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security at the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. Dr. Bennett Gayle’s research examines the influence and integration of advanced technologies on the practice of emergency management with a particular focus on vulnerable populations, including older adults, people with disabilities and racial and ethnic minorities. Her current study, funded by the National Science Foundation, uses virtual reality to improve disaster preparedness for older adults. emergency response, virtual reality, college of emergency preparedness, deedee bennett gayle, emergency preparedness false full 30 afaf2bfc-41e1-4ad7-9aa9-8bc60fb30808 Building A Hub for Multidisciplinary Research —UAlbany's Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE) About Dr. Paul L. Morgan

Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE)

A study by Dr. Paul Morgan released in June 2025: 
Morgan, P. L., Hu, E. H., & Oh, Y. (2025). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in School-Based Disability Identification. Educational Researcher, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X251347279

UAlbany News Center, Feb 22, 2024: UAlbany Launches the Institute for Social and Health Equity

ISHE Director Dr. Paul Morgan honored with the Kauffman-Hallahan-Pullen Distinguished Researcher Award

College of Integrated Health Sciences

Global Center for AI in Mental Health

Center for Social and Demographic Analysis 

Center for the Elimination of Health Disparities

University at Albany

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:30:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/building-a-hub-for-multidisciplinary-research-ndzQD9kT About Dr. Paul L. Morgan

Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE)

A study by Dr. Paul Morgan released in June 2025: 
Morgan, P. L., Hu, E. H., & Oh, Y. (2025). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in School-Based Disability Identification. Educational Researcher, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X251347279

UAlbany News Center, Feb 22, 2024: UAlbany Launches the Institute for Social and Health Equity

ISHE Director Dr. Paul Morgan honored with the Kauffman-Hallahan-Pullen Distinguished Researcher Award

College of Integrated Health Sciences

Global Center for AI in Mental Health

Center for Social and Demographic Analysis 

Center for the Elimination of Health Disparities

University at Albany

]]> Building A Hub for Multidisciplinary Research —UAlbany's Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE) University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:34:36 Dr. Paul Morgan, a noted scholar in the field of education whose work focuses on disparities in disability identification and treatment during childhood, discusses the University at Albany's Institute for Social and Health Equity, or ISHE, a new research and training hub that provides a home for multidisciplinary research collaborations across the university, with regional partners in academia, government and the nonprofit and private sectors. ISHE brings together researchers exploring topics such as disparities in maternal and childhood health, healthy aging, emergency management, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, exposure to environmental toxins, as well as social services that support vulnerable populations. Dr. Morgan also discusses his latest study, "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in School-Based Disability Identification," published in June 2025. Dr. Paul Morgan, a noted scholar in the field of education whose work focuses on disparities in disability identification and treatment during childhood, discusses the University at Albany's Institute for Social and Health Equity, or ISHE, a new research and training hub that provides a home for multidisciplinary research collaborations across the university, with regional partners in academia, government and the nonprofit and private sectors. ISHE brings together researchers exploring topics such as disparities in maternal and childhood health, healthy aging, emergency management, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, exposure to environmental toxins, as well as social services that support vulnerable populations. Dr. Morgan also discusses his latest study, "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in School-Based Disability Identification," published in June 2025. ualbany, health disparities, university at albany, paul morgan, disability identification, college of integrated health sciences, social and health equity false full 29 9616529b-7b26-46e5-937b-0e473325909b Breaking Down Barriers to Better Health and Well-being The University at Albany's College of Integrated Sciences

Dr. Erin Bell, Dean, College of Integrated Health Sciences

Dr. Victoria Rizzo, Vice Dean, College of Integrated Health Sciences

University at Albany

Articles from the UAlbany News Center:

UAlbany Announces the New College of Integrated Health Sciences

Erin Bell Named Dean of New College Joining the Schools of Public Health, Social Welfare

]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-down-barriers-to-better-health-and-well-being-pk1aqxc1 The University at Albany's College of Integrated Sciences

Dr. Erin Bell, Dean, College of Integrated Health Sciences

Dr. Victoria Rizzo, Vice Dean, College of Integrated Health Sciences

University at Albany

Articles from the UAlbany News Center:

UAlbany Announces the New College of Integrated Health Sciences

Erin Bell Named Dean of New College Joining the Schools of Public Health, Social Welfare

]]> Breaking Down Barriers to Better Health and Well-being University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:46:20 The University at Albany has taken a significant step toward addressing the interconnected issues that impact health and wellness with the formation of a new College of Integrated Health Sciences. This episode of The Engagement Ring features an interview with the dean and senior vice dean of the college. Dr. Erin Bell and Dr. Vicky Rizzo explain why combining and building on UAlbany’s existing expertise in public health and social welfare, and growing nursing program will better prepare -- and position -- students, faculty and researchers for interdisciplinary studies that benefit the public. The University at Albany has taken a significant step toward addressing the interconnected issues that impact health and wellness with the formation of a new College of Integrated Health Sciences. This episode of The Engagement Ring features an interview with the dean and senior vice dean of the college. Dr. Erin Bell and Dr. Vicky Rizzo explain why combining and building on UAlbany’s existing expertise in public health and social welfare, and growing nursing program will better prepare -- and position -- students, faculty and researchers for interdisciplinary studies that benefit the public. erin bell, social welfare, public health, university at albany, victoria rizzo, nursing, college of integrated health sciences false full 28 9e6b8fae-cd69-4369-9613-4d9c4895d946 Turning Up the Heat on Cold Cases: UAlbany Students Help Investigators and the Community Solve Cold Cases Dr. Camela Hughes

Cold Case Analysis Center at the University at Albany

Article from the UAlbany News Center -- Cold Case Analysis Center Comes to UAlbany's School of Criminal Justice

Article from UAlbany Student Press: St. Rose Cold Case Analysis Center Joins UAlbany

News report on WAMC/Northeast Public Radio’s Midday Magazine: Cold Case Analysis Center Opens at UAlbany

Article from the Times Union: University at Albany relaunches Saint Rose's former Cold Case Analysis Center

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:55:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/turning-up-the-heat-on-cold-cases-8YZrY6Jl Dr. Camela Hughes

Cold Case Analysis Center at the University at Albany

Article from the UAlbany News Center -- Cold Case Analysis Center Comes to UAlbany's School of Criminal Justice

Article from UAlbany Student Press: St. Rose Cold Case Analysis Center Joins UAlbany

News report on WAMC/Northeast Public Radio’s Midday Magazine: Cold Case Analysis Center Opens at UAlbany

Article from the Times Union: University at Albany relaunches Saint Rose's former Cold Case Analysis Center

]]> Turning Up the Heat on Cold Cases: UAlbany Students Help Investigators and the Community Solve Cold Cases University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:38:03 Dr. Camela Hughes explains how University at Albany students are helping investigative agencies and families solve cold cases, including missing persons cases and unsolved crimes. Dr Hughes directs the Cold Case Analysis Center within the UAlbany School of Criminal Justice and oversees an internship program that provides students with hands on project-based learning experience in forensic science, law and criminal investigation techniques. Dr. Camela Hughes explains how University at Albany students are helping investigative agencies and families solve cold cases, including missing persons cases and unsolved crimes. Dr Hughes directs the Cold Case Analysis Center within the UAlbany School of Criminal Justice and oversees an internship program that provides students with hands on project-based learning experience in forensic science, law and criminal investigation techniques. true crime, unsolved cases, cold case analysis center, criminal justice, university at albany, crime, camela hughes, cold case false full 27 61f6a3d4-43a8-455f-92a8-50b907d79540 Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid for a Resilient Future Website for Jorge González-Cruz 

Recent articles from the University at Albany about Dr. González-Cruz's work and research:

Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid for a Resilient Future

UAlbany Researcher, Grad Student Team Up to Improve the Resiliency of Puerto Rico’s Power Grid

UAlbany Climate Scientist Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Resiliency of Coastal Power Grids

Climate Scientists Use Data from Hurricane Maria to Test Social Vulnerability Assessment Tool

UAlbany Climate Scientist Joins New Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network

5 Questions with Faculty: Jorge E. González-Cruz

Other resources:

Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network (CCAN)

University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences

Luma Energy Puerto Rico

Genera Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)

New York Power Authorigy (NYPA)

 

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:50:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/strengthening-puerto-ricos-power-grid-for-a-resilient-future-ADKWTw0V Website for Jorge González-Cruz 

Recent articles from the University at Albany about Dr. González-Cruz's work and research:

Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid for a Resilient Future

UAlbany Researcher, Grad Student Team Up to Improve the Resiliency of Puerto Rico’s Power Grid

UAlbany Climate Scientist Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Resiliency of Coastal Power Grids

Climate Scientists Use Data from Hurricane Maria to Test Social Vulnerability Assessment Tool

UAlbany Climate Scientist Joins New Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network

5 Questions with Faculty: Jorge E. González-Cruz

Other resources:

Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network (CCAN)

University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences

Luma Energy Puerto Rico

Genera Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)

New York Power Authorigy (NYPA)

 

]]> Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid for a Resilient Future University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:51:34 UAlbany coastal-urban climatologist Jorge González-Cruz discusses the collaboration he’s leading to improve the security and resiliency of coastal power grids. Using Puerto Rico as a testbed, González-Cruz and his team are reconstructing past major weather events on the island, including 2017’s devastating Category 4 Hurricane Maria, and gathering data for developing new predictive modeling that can anticipate risks of disruption to the island’s power grid during extreme weather. UAlbany coastal-urban climatologist Jorge González-Cruz discusses the collaboration he’s leading to improve the security and resiliency of coastal power grids. Using Puerto Rico as a testbed, González-Cruz and his team are reconstructing past major weather events on the island, including 2017’s devastating Category 4 Hurricane Maria, and gathering data for developing new predictive modeling that can anticipate risks of disruption to the island’s power grid during extreme weather. jorge gonzález-cruz, puerto rico, energy grid, university at albany, climate change, extreme weather, climate science, climate, atmospheric sciences research center, severe weather false full 26 6d6095ac-02eb-4674-b22f-f4037c515c7f ‘Shoring Up’ Education and Workforce Training to Meet America’s Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Needs Bio for Dr. Nathaniel Cady

UAlbany Launches New Programs in Semiconductor Engineering

Q&A With CNSE’s Nate Cady: Why Everyone is Talking About Semiconductors

University at Albany's College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering

UAlbany's AI Plus

Chips and Science Act of 2022 -- information on the NSF Chips and Science page

Microelectronics Commons Hubs

]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/shoring-up-education-and-workforce-training-to-meet-americas-semiconductor-manufacturing-and-research-needs-YZZ1r8zL Bio for Dr. Nathaniel Cady

UAlbany Launches New Programs in Semiconductor Engineering

Q&A With CNSE’s Nate Cady: Why Everyone is Talking About Semiconductors

University at Albany's College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering

UAlbany's AI Plus

Chips and Science Act of 2022 -- information on the NSF Chips and Science page

Microelectronics Commons Hubs

]]> ‘Shoring Up’ Education and Workforce Training to Meet America’s Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Needs University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:31:18 Dr. Nathaniel Cady, associate dean for research and a professor in the Department of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, discusses how higher ed is responding to the urgent call for increased semiconductor R&D and manufacturing in the U.S. Among the topics Dr. Cady addresses are the Chips and Science Act of 2022 and its Microelectronics Commons program, a network of regional technology hubs acting on a shared mission: to expand the nation’s global leadership in microelectronics; and the role UAlbany is playing as a leader in nano and semiconductor education and workforce training through its longstanding expertise and partnerships in the field, as well as its innovative new initiatives like AI Plus, a holistic approach to integrating teaching and learning about AI throughout all university academic and research programs. Dr. Nathaniel Cady, associate dean for research and a professor in the Department of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, discusses how higher ed is responding to the urgent call for increased semiconductor R&D and manufacturing in the U.S. Among the topics Dr. Cady addresses are the Chips and Science Act of 2022 and its Microelectronics Commons program, a network of regional technology hubs acting on a shared mission: to expand the nation’s global leadership in microelectronics; and the role UAlbany is playing as a leader in nano and semiconductor education and workforce training through its longstanding expertise and partnerships in the field, as well as its innovative new initiatives like AI Plus, a holistic approach to integrating teaching and learning about AI throughout all university academic and research programs. artificial intelligence, cnse, nate cady, nanotechnology, chips and science act of 2022, microelectronics commons, ai, university at albany, semiconductors, collegeof nanotechnology science and engineering false full 25 aeee6ac0-4654-4918-a2ec-cb03e1af12f9 Alexandra's Sky --- Bringing the Outdoors In Alexandra Smith's LinkedIn page

University at Albany School of Public Health 

UAlbany News Center article: MPH Student Brings First Artificial Sky to Capital Region

James A. Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center

Our Lady of Mercy Life Center

RPI Lighting Center

Light and Health: Light and Older Adults

Biophilc Design

Artificial Sky and Mark Jenzen
About Mark Jenzen: Founder & CEO Mark Jenzen is a service-connected disabled veteran who spent quite a bit of time in and out of hospitals, not only with his own military-related training injuries, but also helping to improve outcomes for family members battling cancer.

]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 19:45:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/alexandras-sky-bringing-the-outdoors-in-_JuYh3jV Alexandra Smith's LinkedIn page

University at Albany School of Public Health 

UAlbany News Center article: MPH Student Brings First Artificial Sky to Capital Region

James A. Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center

Our Lady of Mercy Life Center

RPI Lighting Center

Light and Health: Light and Older Adults

Biophilc Design

Artificial Sky and Mark Jenzen
About Mark Jenzen: Founder & CEO Mark Jenzen is a service-connected disabled veteran who spent quite a bit of time in and out of hospitals, not only with his own military-related training injuries, but also helping to improve outcomes for family members battling cancer.

]]> Alexandra's Sky --- Bringing the Outdoors In University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:25:45 UAlbany MPH student Alexandra Smith, a certified dementia practitioner and nursing home administrator, discusses the artificial sky project she led at the Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, NY. The installation is the first of its kind in a nursing home in the U.S. The artificial sky is made up of a series of seamless panels that use high luminance lighting to create an imitation blue sky and sunlight and AI technology to mimic how the sky appears at various times of the day. Alexandra discusses the project -- from start to finish to ideas for future related research -- and talks about the impact the artificial sky is having on residents and their families, and the nursing home's staff. UAlbany MPH student Alexandra Smith, a certified dementia practitioner and nursing home administrator, discusses the artificial sky project she led at the Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, NY. The installation is the first of its kind in a nursing home in the U.S. The artificial sky is made up of a series of seamless panels that use high luminance lighting to create an imitation blue sky and sunlight and AI technology to mimic how the sky appears at various times of the day. Alexandra discusses the project -- from start to finish to ideas for future related research -- and talks about the impact the artificial sky is having on residents and their families, and the nursing home's staff. geriatrics, artificial intelligence, ualbany, alexandra smith, artificial sky, ai, ualbany school of public health, eddy memorial geriatric center false full 24 9b4dc02a-6320-41ea-9e18-f8474b84bd01 Examining the Nursing Shortage in New York State -- Causes, Symptoms and Possible Cures Dr. Jean Moore

Center for Health Workforce Studies

Understanding and Responding to Registered Nursing Shortages in Acute Care Hospitals in New York.pdf

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Q&A with Jean Moore, Director of UAlbany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies

University at Albany School of Public Health

Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, UAlbany School of Public Health

Additional information on Dr. Moore’s research at ResearchGate

Jean Moore on LinkedIn

SPH Study: Health Workforce Shortages Persist in New York State

Dental Hygiene Scope of Practice: Why It Matters (Webinar)

University at Albany Nursing Programs

 

 

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2024 17:30:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/examining-the-nursing-shortage-in-new-york-state-causes-symptoms-and-possible-cures-qZNv3BJh Dr. Jean Moore

Center for Health Workforce Studies

Understanding and Responding to Registered Nursing Shortages in Acute Care Hospitals in New York.pdf

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Q&A with Jean Moore, Director of UAlbany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies

University at Albany School of Public Health

Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, UAlbany School of Public Health

Additional information on Dr. Moore’s research at ResearchGate

Jean Moore on LinkedIn

SPH Study: Health Workforce Shortages Persist in New York State

Dental Hygiene Scope of Practice: Why It Matters (Webinar)

University at Albany Nursing Programs

 

 

]]> Examining the Nursing Shortage in New York State -- Causes, Symptoms and Possible Cures University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:37:42 Dr. Jean Moore of the University at Albany's Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) is the guest on this episode of The Engagement Ring. Dr. Moore discusses a recent CHWS study, supported by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, that examined the problem of the nursing shortage in New York State and identified promising strategies for improving the recruitment and retention of patient care RNs, with a special emphasis on safety-net hospitals. Dr. Jean Moore of the University at Albany's Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) is the guest on this episode of The Engagement Ring. Dr. Moore discusses a recent CHWS study, supported by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, that examined the problem of the nursing shortage in New York State and identified promising strategies for improving the recruitment and retention of patient care RNs, with a special emphasis on safety-net hospitals. jean moore, university at albany school of public health, nursing shortage, healthcare workforce, nursing, mother cabrini health foundation false full 23 419f2281-a669-45f2-a344-04ca88be9a00 Game On -- Unified Sports, A Model Partnership for Helping Young Adults Compete, Work and Grow Together Special Olympics New York Unified Sports

Special Olympics New York 

Article from UAlbany News (April 6, 2023):  UAlbany, Special Olympics Team Up to Celebrate Unified Sports 

Contact info for Jonathan Louie at UAlbany

University at Albany Campus Recreation

 

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 17:05:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/game-on-a-model-partnership-for-helping-young-adults-compete-work-and-grow-together-through-unified-sports-k7cw_HP8 Special Olympics New York Unified Sports

Special Olympics New York 

Article from UAlbany News (April 6, 2023):  UAlbany, Special Olympics Team Up to Celebrate Unified Sports 

Contact info for Jonathan Louie at UAlbany

University at Albany Campus Recreation

 

]]> Game On -- Unified Sports, A Model Partnership for Helping Young Adults Compete, Work and Grow Together University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:36:28 The University at Albany and Special Olympics New York are teaming up to create meaningful opportunities for athletes with and without disabilities to compete together through the Unified Sports program. In this episode of "The Engagement Ring" we talk with Jonathan Louie, assistant director of recreational programming for UAlbany, and Leigh Howard, director of program for Unified Sports, Special Olympics New York, about how their two organizations have devised a game plan for helping young adults with and without disabilities to compete, work and grow together through organized sports. The University at Albany and Special Olympics New York are teaming up to create meaningful opportunities for athletes with and without disabilities to compete together through the Unified Sports program. In this episode of "The Engagement Ring" we talk with Jonathan Louie, assistant director of recreational programming for UAlbany, and Leigh Howard, director of program for Unified Sports, Special Olympics New York, about how their two organizations have devised a game plan for helping young adults with and without disabilities to compete, work and grow together through organized sports. ualbany, leigh howard, unified sports, jonathan louie, special olympics false full 22 aadec74b-0fb2-4e3a-b138-4e4bc0ffc798 “Engineering Change” -- How CNSE Dean Michele Grimm Is Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers Michele Grimm's bio

Website for College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering

University at Albany homepage

5 Questions with Dean Michele Grimm 

NY Creates website

NY Creates -- Albany Nano Complex website

CHIPS and Science Act on Congress.gov

CHIPS and Science, NSF

 

]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/engineering-change-how-cnse-dean-michele-grimm-is-preparing-the-next-generation-of-engineers-apdqI_Rs Michele Grimm's bio

Website for College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering

University at Albany homepage

5 Questions with Dean Michele Grimm 

NY Creates website

NY Creates -- Albany Nano Complex website

CHIPS and Science Act on Congress.gov

CHIPS and Science, NSF

 

]]> “Engineering Change” -- How CNSE Dean Michele Grimm Is Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:49:24 Engineering remains one of the most male-dominated of the STEM fields. Only 14 percent of the domestic engineering workforce is female. Michele Grimm, dean of the College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering at the University at Albany, is a shining example of how women can and do excel in a traditionally male field. At UAlbany, she's been overseeing a newly expanded academic unit that strengthens the University's position as a leader in engineering, nanotechnology, semiconductor research, computer science and artificial intelligence. She's also been strategically positioning the college to take advantage of new interdisciplinary public/private research partnerships presented by the CHIPS and Science Act. In this wide-ranging conversation, Michele shares what it's like to be a trailblazer, why she's made it a priority to support and encourage other women in the field, what makes her college unique, and why community engagement seems to come so naturally to engineers. About Michele Grimm: Michele Grimm is the dean of the University at Albany's College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering. Prior to joining UAlbany, Dr. Grimm served as the Wielenga Creative Engineering Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Michigan State University. She previously spent 25 years at Wayne State University in Detroit, where she established the undergraduate and graduate programs in biomedical engineering, as well as the Department of Biomedical Engineering. From 2016 through 2019, she served as program director at the National Science Foundation for three programs within the engineering directorate. Engineering remains one of the most male-dominated of the STEM fields. Only 14 percent of the domestic engineering workforce is female. Michele Grimm, dean of the College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering at the University at Albany, is a shining example of how women can and do excel in a traditionally male field. At UAlbany, she's been overseeing a newly expanded academic unit that strengthens the University's position as a leader in engineering, nanotechnology, semiconductor research, computer science and artificial intelligence. She's also been strategically positioning the college to take advantage of new interdisciplinary public/private research partnerships presented by the CHIPS and Science Act. In this wide-ranging conversation, Michele shares what it's like to be a trailblazer, why she's made it a priority to support and encourage other women in the field, what makes her college unique, and why community engagement seems to come so naturally to engineers. About Michele Grimm: Michele Grimm is the dean of the University at Albany's College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering. Prior to joining UAlbany, Dr. Grimm served as the Wielenga Creative Engineering Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Michigan State University. She previously spent 25 years at Wayne State University in Detroit, where she established the undergraduate and graduate programs in biomedical engineering, as well as the Department of Biomedical Engineering. From 2016 through 2019, she served as program director at the National Science Foundation for three programs within the engineering directorate. cnse, nanotechnology, michele grimm, women in engineering, university at albany, chips and science act, engineering, semiconductor false full 21 20a7851d-241f-4ee3-9d98-c5807e275345 Philanthropy -- Gen Z Style Bio for Susan Appe

Website for Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy

Website for Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy Department of Public Administration and Policy

Website for the University at Albany

Website for the Peace Corps

Website for Peace Corps Prep at UAlbany

Website for the United Way of the Greater Capital Region

Website for the Blake Annex, Albany N.Y.

United Way of the Greater Capital Region ALICE webiste

Some of the organizations Dr. Appe's class has donated to:

Website for The MoonCatcher Project

Website for In Our Own Voices, Albany, NY

Website for the Commission on Economic Opportunity, Troy, NY

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/philanthropy-gen-z-style-u4PGuRDW Bio for Susan Appe

Website for Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy

Website for Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy Department of Public Administration and Policy

Website for the University at Albany

Website for the Peace Corps

Website for Peace Corps Prep at UAlbany

Website for the United Way of the Greater Capital Region

Website for the Blake Annex, Albany N.Y.

United Way of the Greater Capital Region ALICE webiste

Some of the organizations Dr. Appe's class has donated to:

Website for The MoonCatcher Project

Website for In Our Own Voices, Albany, NY

Website for the Commission on Economic Opportunity, Troy, NY

]]> Philanthropy -- Gen Z Style University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:43:54 Community engagement and philanthropic giving go hand in hand in Professor Susan Appe’s classroom. Students -- both undergraduate and graduate -- dive deep into complex social issues, while developing their ability to positively impact those challenges by strategically investing dollars, in sizable amounts, in nonprofit organizations. In this episode of The Engagement Ring, Dr. Susan Appe, an associate professor of public administration and policy at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany, shares what she's doing to empower the next generation of givers and nonprofit leaders. Community engagement and philanthropic giving go hand in hand in Professor Susan Appe’s classroom. Students -- both undergraduate and graduate -- dive deep into complex social issues, while developing their ability to positively impact those challenges by strategically investing dollars, in sizable amounts, in nonprofit organizations. In this episode of The Engagement Ring, Dr. Susan Appe, an associate professor of public administration and policy at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany, shares what she's doing to empower the next generation of givers and nonprofit leaders. experiential philanthropy, ualbany, nonprofits, susan appe, nonprofit management, united way of the greater capital region, philanthropy, rockefeller college of public affairs & policy, student philanthropy false full 20 c09b0354-f00e-42da-af92-baca24a7c134 Something's New Under the Sun -- the State Weather Risk Communication Center Dr. Nick Bassill, director of the State Weather Risk Communication Center

State Weather Risk Communication Center website

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) website

Center of Excellence in Weather & Climate Analytics at UAlbany website

University at Albany homepage

Nick Bassill's Center of Excellence webpage

NYS Mesonet website

]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 18:05:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/somethings-new-under-the-sun-the-state-weather-risk-communication-center-eKrJyeka Dr. Nick Bassill, director of the State Weather Risk Communication Center

State Weather Risk Communication Center website

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) website

Center of Excellence in Weather & Climate Analytics at UAlbany website

University at Albany homepage

Nick Bassill's Center of Excellence webpage

NYS Mesonet website

]]> Something's New Under the Sun -- the State Weather Risk Communication Center University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:38:08 Dr. Nick Bassill discusses the newly established State Weather Risk Communication Center (SWRCC) at the University at Albany, a first-of-its-kind partnership between the University and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that leverages UAlbany’s expertise in atmospheric sciences to help state and local emergency managers prepare for and respond to severe weather. Dr. Nick Bassill discusses the newly established State Weather Risk Communication Center (SWRCC) at the University at Albany, a first-of-its-kind partnership between the University and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that leverages UAlbany’s expertise in atmospheric sciences to help state and local emergency managers prepare for and respond to severe weather. weather, ualbany, nick bassill, state weather risk communication center, weather analytics, high impact weather, meteorology, nys dhses, severe weather false full 19 b65f8837-66df-4526-b1b8-79e4ab00b53e Expanding the Urban Forest -- The Urban CAFÉ DAY Project Dr. Andrei Lapenas

UAlbany Department of Geography and Planning

Dr. Scott Kellogg

Radix Ecological Sustainability Center

Article:  UAlbany Researchers Awarded $5 Million by U.S. Department of Agriculture to  Improve Local Urban Forestry
 

Resource mentioned by Dr. Lapenas:

Dan Buettner

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones  by Dan Buettner
 

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:30:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/expanding-the-urban-forest-the-urban-cafe-day-project-YqmmXi5d Dr. Andrei Lapenas

UAlbany Department of Geography and Planning

Dr. Scott Kellogg

Radix Ecological Sustainability Center

Article:  UAlbany Researchers Awarded $5 Million by U.S. Department of Agriculture to  Improve Local Urban Forestry
 

Resource mentioned by Dr. Lapenas:

Dan Buettner

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones  by Dan Buettner
 

]]> Expanding the Urban Forest -- The Urban CAFÉ DAY Project University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:47:23 Researchers in the University at Albany’s Department of Geography and Planning are receiving $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support a new project that aims to improve the health of Albany’s urban forest and educate the next generation of local climate leaders. The project, Urban Climate Adaptation of Forest Ecosystems with Disadvantaged Communities and Youth in Albany New York, or Urban CAFÉ DAY, is part of a $1 billion investment from the USDA’s Forest Service to expand access to trees and green spaces in communities and neighborhoods nationwide, strengthen climate resilience, and create economic opportunities for underserved communities. Interviewed on this episide of The Engagement Ring are Dr. Andrei Lapenas, professor and program director of the Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy MS in the Department of Geography & Planning at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, and Dr. Scott Kellogg, educational director at the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in Albany, NY. Researchers in the University at Albany’s Department of Geography and Planning are receiving $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support a new project that aims to improve the health of Albany’s urban forest and educate the next generation of local climate leaders. The project, Urban Climate Adaptation of Forest Ecosystems with Disadvantaged Communities and Youth in Albany New York, or Urban CAFÉ DAY, is part of a $1 billion investment from the USDA’s Forest Service to expand access to trees and green spaces in communities and neighborhoods nationwide, strengthen climate resilience, and create economic opportunities for underserved communities. Interviewed on this episide of The Engagement Ring are Dr. Andrei Lapenas, professor and program director of the Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy MS in the Department of Geography & Planning at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany, and Dr. Scott Kellogg, educational director at the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in Albany, NY. ualbany, radix center, scott kellogg, andrei lapenas, urban forest, urban cafe day, sustainability false full 18 ba93ce50-92b0-4e5e-ae20-b01a1148a5ab The Nuts and Bolts of Great Community Engagement -- A Chat with Campus Compact's Nicole Springer and Emily Phaup Bios:

Dr. Nicole Springer, Director, Institutional Capacity Building, Campus Compact

Dr. Emily Phaup, Manager, Professional Development, Campus Compact

Campus Compact website

References mentioned by Dr. Springer:

Doberneck, D. M., & Dann, S. L. (2019, September). The Degree of Collaboration Abacus Tool. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement 23(2), 93-107.

Link to the abstract for the aforementioned Doberneck and Dann article, The Degree of Collaboration Abacus Tool (from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1229786.pdf)

Diane Doberneck's bio: https://engage.msu.edu/about/people/opes/doberneck

Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, edited by Dr. Nicole Springer

May be of interest -- more on Dr. Nicole's role as editor of the  MJCSL  
Direct link to article-- https://ginsberg.umich.edu/article/meet-nicole-springer-our-new-mjcsl-editor

 

 

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:30:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-great-community-engagement-a-chat-with-campus-compact-V2yqRRzk Bios:

Dr. Nicole Springer, Director, Institutional Capacity Building, Campus Compact

Dr. Emily Phaup, Manager, Professional Development, Campus Compact

Campus Compact website

References mentioned by Dr. Springer:

Doberneck, D. M., & Dann, S. L. (2019, September). The Degree of Collaboration Abacus Tool. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement 23(2), 93-107.

Link to the abstract for the aforementioned Doberneck and Dann article, The Degree of Collaboration Abacus Tool (from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1229786.pdf)

Diane Doberneck's bio: https://engage.msu.edu/about/people/opes/doberneck

Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, edited by Dr. Nicole Springer

May be of interest -- more on Dr. Nicole's role as editor of the  MJCSL  
Direct link to article-- https://ginsberg.umich.edu/article/meet-nicole-springer-our-new-mjcsl-editor

 

 

]]> The Nuts and Bolts of Great Community Engagement -- A Chat with Campus Compact's Nicole Springer and Emily Phaup University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:33:45 What do we mean by the nuts and bolts of community engagement? The basics, the building blocks, the must-haves. In this edition of The Engagement Ring, Campus Compact's Nicole Springer and Emily Phaup share their thoughts, ideas and insights on the importance of good communication between the institution and its partners, professional development for community engaged faculty, mutual benefit and reciprocity between partners, and cultivating a campus culture that values community engagement. What do we mean by the nuts and bolts of community engagement? The basics, the building blocks, the must-haves. In this edition of The Engagement Ring, Campus Compact's Nicole Springer and Emily Phaup share their thoughts, ideas and insights on the importance of good communication between the institution and its partners, professional development for community engaged faculty, mutual benefit and reciprocity between partners, and cultivating a campus culture that values community engagement. community partners, emily phaup, professional development, campus compact, community engagment, nicole springer false full 17 ab8ce131-9161-428e-b051-fd8dc0fd2780 Promise and Possibilities -- Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program

City School District of Albany

New York State Education Department Liberty Partnerships

Dr. Cheryl Dozier

UAlbany School of Education

UAlbany School of Social Welfare

RED Bookshelf

William S. Hackett Middle School

Paul Collins-Hackett, Executive Director, RED Bookshelf

]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 17:15:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/promise-and-possibilities-liberty-partnerships-rising-stars-CASuLzN8 Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program

City School District of Albany

New York State Education Department Liberty Partnerships

Dr. Cheryl Dozier

UAlbany School of Education

UAlbany School of Social Welfare

RED Bookshelf

William S. Hackett Middle School

Paul Collins-Hackett, Executive Director, RED Bookshelf

]]> Promise and Possibilities -- Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:36:06 In this episode of "The Engagement Ring," hear from five community partners working together to help youngsters reach for -- and achieve -- their dreams. The Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program (LPRSP) at the University at Albany was created to address the academic, career, social, and emotional needs of youth, and encourage participants to complete their secondary education. LPRSP collaborates with the City School District of Albany, community-based organizations, and local businesses to promote academic achievement, foster leadership, support socio-emotional well-being, and encourage civic engagement among youth. In this episode of "The Engagement Ring," hear from five community partners working together to help youngsters reach for -- and achieve -- their dreams. The Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program (LPRSP) at the University at Albany was created to address the academic, career, social, and emotional needs of youth, and encourage participants to complete their secondary education. LPRSP collaborates with the City School District of Albany, community-based organizations, and local businesses to promote academic achievement, foster leadership, support socio-emotional well-being, and encourage civic engagement among youth. red bookshelf, liberty partnerships rising stars, kewsi burgess, paul collins-hackett, new york state education department liberty partnerships program, cheryl dozier false full 16 20cb95ea-7257-4755-9cd6-74e377fe2448 Elevating and Celebrating Community Engagement -- A Conversation with Dr. Lina Dostilio Lina Dostilio, Vice Chancellor of Engagement and Community Affairs

University of Pittsburgh Office of Engagement and Community Affairs

Link to Dr. Dostilio's books through Campus Compact

Links to Dr. Dostilio's books (on Amazon):

The Community Engagement Professional in Higher Education: A Competency Model for An Emerging Field 

The Community Engagement Professional's Guidebook: A Companion to The Community Engagement Professional in Higher Education

Campus Compact

A favorite quote of Dr. Dostilio's:
“For the simplicity on this side of complexity, I wouldn't give you a fig. But for the simplicity on the other side of complexity, for that I would give you anything I have.” ― Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Reference to research by Bringle & Clayton mentioned by Dr. Dostilio during the interview:

Clayton, P., Bringle, R., Senor, B., Huq, J., & Morrison, M. (2010). Differentiating and assessing relationships in service-learning and civic engagement: Exploitative, transactional, or transformational. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, Volume 16, Spring 2010. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/mjcsl/3239521.0016.201?rgn=main;view=fulltext

 

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:01:48 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/elevating-and-celebrating-community-engagement-a-conversation-with-dr-lina-dostilio-uKRjkRa8 Lina Dostilio, Vice Chancellor of Engagement and Community Affairs

University of Pittsburgh Office of Engagement and Community Affairs

Link to Dr. Dostilio's books through Campus Compact

Links to Dr. Dostilio's books (on Amazon):

The Community Engagement Professional in Higher Education: A Competency Model for An Emerging Field 

The Community Engagement Professional's Guidebook: A Companion to The Community Engagement Professional in Higher Education

Campus Compact

A favorite quote of Dr. Dostilio's:
“For the simplicity on this side of complexity, I wouldn't give you a fig. But for the simplicity on the other side of complexity, for that I would give you anything I have.” ― Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Reference to research by Bringle & Clayton mentioned by Dr. Dostilio during the interview:

Clayton, P., Bringle, R., Senor, B., Huq, J., & Morrison, M. (2010). Differentiating and assessing relationships in service-learning and civic engagement: Exploitative, transactional, or transformational. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, Volume 16, Spring 2010. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/mjcsl/3239521.0016.201?rgn=main;view=fulltext

 

]]> Elevating and Celebrating Community Engagement -- A Conversation with Dr. Lina Dostilio University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:33:51 Dr. Lina Dostilio, noted scholar, author and vice chancellor of engagement and community affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses the evolving role of the community engagement professional in higher education. Dr. Lina Dostilio, noted scholar, author and vice chancellor of engagement and community affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses the evolving role of the community engagement professional in higher education. lina dostilio, community engagement false full 15 68601eba-d8b3-48d2-82a6-b44409c765aa The Engaged Scholars Toolkit -- A Conversation with Dr. Janine Jurkowski Dr. Janine Jurkowski: https://www.albany.edu/sph/faculty/janine-m-jurkowski

Engaged Scholars Toolkit: https://livealbany.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/web_public-engagement/ETrRwjijXk5CuEHp0jA-0ZQB6NAU_X-yi714Fe2oaCVf2g?e=j0KXR7

Campus Compact: https://compact.org/

Campus Compact Resources for Engaged Scholars: https://compact.org/resources

UAlbany Office for Public Engagement: albany.edu/public-engagement

]]> Wed, 5 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/the-engaged-scholars-toolkit-hUOfcNY_ Dr. Janine Jurkowski: https://www.albany.edu/sph/faculty/janine-m-jurkowski

Engaged Scholars Toolkit: https://livealbany.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/web_public-engagement/ETrRwjijXk5CuEHp0jA-0ZQB6NAU_X-yi714Fe2oaCVf2g?e=j0KXR7

Campus Compact: https://compact.org/

Campus Compact Resources for Engaged Scholars: https://compact.org/resources

UAlbany Office for Public Engagement: albany.edu/public-engagement

]]> The Engaged Scholars Toolkit -- A Conversation with Dr. Janine Jurkowski University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:32:40 Janine M. Jurkowski is a professor in social, behavior and community health in the School of Public Health at the University at Albany. Dr. Jurkowski also formerly served as the University's Provost's Fellow for Publicly Engaged Research and Teaching. In this episode of The Engagement Ring, Dr. Jurkowski shares her insights and experience as a publicly engaged scholar, researcher and teacher and discusses the Engaged Scholars Tooklit she created to provide University at Albany faculty with a set of strategies for planning and documenting publicly engaged scholarship for dossiers for promotion and tenure. Janine M. Jurkowski is a professor in social, behavior and community health in the School of Public Health at the University at Albany. Dr. Jurkowski also formerly served as the University's Provost's Fellow for Publicly Engaged Research and Teaching. In this episode of The Engagement Ring, Dr. Jurkowski shares her insights and experience as a publicly engaged scholar, researcher and teacher and discusses the Engaged Scholars Tooklit she created to provide University at Albany faculty with a set of strategies for planning and documenting publicly engaged scholarship for dossiers for promotion and tenure. ualbany, janine jurkowski, community engagement, engaged scholarship, campus compact false full 14 cbe7d6b3-7630-4107-a62f-c834514b7081 Talent, Innovation and Place -- All About APLU's IEP Designation Alvaro J. Muñiz, J.D.

Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

Innovation & Economic Prosperity Universities (IEP)

Commission on Economic & Community Engagement (CECE)

 

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 16:20:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/talent-innovation-and-place-lGpqxLbd Alvaro J. Muñiz, J.D.

Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

Innovation & Economic Prosperity Universities (IEP)

Commission on Economic & Community Engagement (CECE)

 

]]> Talent, Innovation and Place -- All About APLU's IEP Designation University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:27:49 Alvaro J. Muñiz, J.D., director of the Office of International, Community, and Economic Engagement (CECE) at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), discusses the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities Designation (IEP), a program that helps institutions of higher education better know, measure, tell, and enhance their economic and community development impact. Mr. Muñiz shares the steps in the application process and highlights the key benefits of being designated as an IEP university or college. Alvaro J. Muñiz, J.D., director of the Office of International, Community, and Economic Engagement (CECE) at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), discusses the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities Designation (IEP), a program that helps institutions of higher education better know, measure, tell, and enhance their economic and community development impact. Mr. Muñiz shares the steps in the application process and highlights the key benefits of being designated as an IEP university or college. alvaro j. muñiz, iep, association of public and land-grant universities, aplu, economic development, community engagement, community develoopment false full 13 ebabe691-1fe4-4e1e-9bd0-0a17d06cc597 A Real Power Couple -- Economic Development and Community Engagement Maria Pidgeon

UAlbany Office of Community & Economic Development

UAlbany Innovation Center

Innovate 518

START-UP NY

National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps)

New York Business Plan Competition 

Blackstone LaunchPad at UAlbany

ETEC

APLU Commission on Economic & Community Engagement

APLU IEP -- Innovation and Prosperity Universities

 

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:31:52 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/a-real-power-couple-economic-development-and-community-engagement-6MDL_dMb Maria Pidgeon

UAlbany Office of Community & Economic Development

UAlbany Innovation Center

Innovate 518

START-UP NY

National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps)

New York Business Plan Competition 

Blackstone LaunchPad at UAlbany

ETEC

APLU Commission on Economic & Community Engagement

APLU IEP -- Innovation and Prosperity Universities

 

]]> A Real Power Couple -- Economic Development and Community Engagement University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:21:43 Maria Pidgeon, director in the Office of Economic Development at the University at Albany, reflects on the university’s experience being designated an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University by the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Maria Pidgeon, director in the Office of Economic Development at the University at Albany, reflects on the university’s experience being designated an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University by the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU). aplu iep, etec, ualbany economic development, innovate 518, ualbany innovation center, maria pidgeon, new york business plan competition, economic development, start-up ny false full 12 c3dd3e0e-722a-43b9-aaf2-a30d7e9ad851 Say 'Yes, and...' to the Science Dr. Laura Lindenfeld, dean of the School of Communication and Journalism and executive director, Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science

Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University

School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University

Clear + Vivid with Alan Alda 

The Link -- Connecting Science Communication Research with Practice

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:09:13 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/communicating-about-science-VtcDoUI7 Dr. Laura Lindenfeld, dean of the School of Communication and Journalism and executive director, Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science

Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University

School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University

Clear + Vivid with Alan Alda 

The Link -- Connecting Science Communication Research with Practice

]]> Say 'Yes, and...' to the Science University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:41:01 Dr. Laura Lindenfeld, dean of the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University and executive director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, shares the center's philosophy and innovative approach to helping scientists and researchers build skills and develop strategies for reaching audiences in new and engaging ways. Dr. Lindenfeld discusses the Alda Method, a unique type of science communication training that combines improvisational theater-based techniques with message-design strategies, including analogies and narrative. Dr. Laura Lindenfeld, dean of the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University and executive director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, shares the center's philosophy and innovative approach to helping scientists and researchers build skills and develop strategies for reaching audiences in new and engaging ways. Dr. Lindenfeld discusses the Alda Method, a unique type of science communication training that combines improvisational theater-based techniques with message-design strategies, including analogies and narrative. science communication, alan alda center for communicating science, improvisation, laura lindenfeld, stony brook university, alda method false full 11 cb5e97d1-16e4-4dcc-a07e-278784737c16 NYKids – Learning from the Schools that Beat the Odds Visit the NYKids website.

Bio of Dr. Kristen WIlcox, Associate Professor, Educational Policy & Leadership, School of Education

Bio of Dr. Aaron Leo, Assistant Director of Research, NYKids

The study,  "Gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-method study of teacher stress and work-life balance" published in Community, Work and Family in September 2022.

A primary activity of NYKids is to conduct research and identify promising practices in odds-beating schools.  Review NYKids' research results.

Read reflections from the NYKids team on the NYKids blog.

 

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/nykids-learning-from-the-schools-that-beat-the-odds-zEp7nFdZ Visit the NYKids website.

Bio of Dr. Kristen WIlcox, Associate Professor, Educational Policy & Leadership, School of Education

Bio of Dr. Aaron Leo, Assistant Director of Research, NYKids

The study,  "Gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-method study of teacher stress and work-life balance" published in Community, Work and Family in September 2022.

A primary activity of NYKids is to conduct research and identify promising practices in odds-beating schools.  Review NYKids' research results.

Read reflections from the NYKids team on the NYKids blog.

 

]]> NYKids – Learning from the Schools that Beat the Odds University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:54:39 A study by University at Albany researchers Kristen Wilcox and Aaron Leo, "Gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-method study of teacher stress and work-life balance," found that female educators experienced the COVID-19 pandemic more negatively than their male counterparts. The study, which was conducted by NYKids, a research-practice partnership housed within the University’s School of Education, adds to emerging research that is finding the pandemic had a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce. Published in September 2022 in the journal "Community, Work and Family," it also lends new insight into the factors driving teacher shortages across the state and nation, with implications for policy and practice. Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Leo also discuss the mission of NYKids and a number of upcoming projects and partnerships. A study by University at Albany researchers Kristen Wilcox and Aaron Leo, "Gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-method study of teacher stress and work-life balance," found that female educators experienced the COVID-19 pandemic more negatively than their male counterparts. The study, which was conducted by NYKids, a research-practice partnership housed within the University’s School of Education, adds to emerging research that is finding the pandemic had a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce. Published in September 2022 in the journal "Community, Work and Family," it also lends new insight into the factors driving teacher shortages across the state and nation, with implications for policy and practice. Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Leo also discuss the mission of NYKids and a number of upcoming projects and partnerships. kristen c. wilcox, social ecological theory, covid, education, impact of covid on educators, nykids, aaron leo false full 10 67a70153-dbad-4f37-bcb1-ebbe06b91d0c UAlbany Inaugural Showcase Provost Carol Kim's bio: https://www.albany.edu/provost/staff/faculty/carol-h-kim

Showcase home page: https://www.albany.edu/ualbany-showcase

University at Albany homepage: albany.edu

]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2022 18:03:44 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/ualbany-inaugural-showcase-mHJw8XVB Provost Carol Kim's bio: https://www.albany.edu/provost/staff/faculty/carol-h-kim

Showcase home page: https://www.albany.edu/ualbany-showcase

University at Albany homepage: albany.edu

]]> UAlbany Inaugural Showcase University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:29:28 University at Albany Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Carol H. Kim discusses UAlbany Showcase, a day-long expo highlighting undergraduate and graduate student research and the positive impact that research has on our communities -- local to global. On April 27th, 2023, Showcase will feature exhibits, performances and interactive demonstrations from students representing multiple disciplines across UAlbany's nine schools and colleges. University at Albany Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Carol H. Kim discusses UAlbany Showcase, a day-long expo highlighting undergraduate and graduate student research and the positive impact that research has on our communities -- local to global. On April 27th, 2023, Showcase will feature exhibits, performances and interactive demonstrations from students representing multiple disciplines across UAlbany's nine schools and colleges. ualbany, showcase, provost carol kim, university at albany, research false full 9 fc75fcb3-f256-4e68-9593-816cc5b2410a A Conversation on Sustainability with Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia's bio:  https://www.albany.edu/gogreen/1.director.shtml

UAlbany Green Scene and UAlbany Office of Sustainability:  https://www.albany.edu/gogreen

Albany Clean Energy Conservation Corps:  https://www.albany.edu/gogreen/our_regional_environment.shtml

17 UN Global Goals:  https://www.globalgoals.org

For information on Operation Weatherize Albany, or to inquire how you can volunteer or participate as a homeowner or renter, email gogreen@albany.edu.

 

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:20:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-on-sustainability-with-dr-mary-ellen-mallia-elmuoGTL Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia's bio:  https://www.albany.edu/gogreen/1.director.shtml

UAlbany Green Scene and UAlbany Office of Sustainability:  https://www.albany.edu/gogreen

Albany Clean Energy Conservation Corps:  https://www.albany.edu/gogreen/our_regional_environment.shtml

17 UN Global Goals:  https://www.globalgoals.org

For information on Operation Weatherize Albany, or to inquire how you can volunteer or participate as a homeowner or renter, email gogreen@albany.edu.

 

]]> A Conversation on Sustainability with Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:43:03 Ecological economist and Director of the University at Albany Office of Sustainability, Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia shares steps everyone can take to advance sustainability. She also introduces listeners to "Operation Weatherize Albany," a sustainability initiative created in partnership with the City of Albany, NY that prepares homeowners' and renters' homes for the winter season. Through Operation Weatherize Albany, the University provides volunteer teams of students, faculty and staff to provide free basic weatherization services to homes and apartments, such as installing weather stripping, plastic window covers, door sweeps and energy efficient lightbulbs. Volunteers receive training in advance of the home visits, and student groups are accompanied by a staff or faculty mentor. Ecological economist and Director of the University at Albany Office of Sustainability, Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia shares steps everyone can take to advance sustainability. She also introduces listeners to "Operation Weatherize Albany," a sustainability initiative created in partnership with the City of Albany, NY that prepares homeowners' and renters' homes for the winter season. Through Operation Weatherize Albany, the University provides volunteer teams of students, faculty and staff to provide free basic weatherization services to homes and apartments, such as installing weather stripping, plastic window covers, door sweeps and energy efficient lightbulbs. Volunteers receive training in advance of the home visits, and student groups are accompanied by a staff or faculty mentor. un global goals, environmental sustainabilty, sustainability, mary ellen mallia, operation weatherize albany false full 7 e81d0508-2b83-455b-bb93-9efbea150957 The Science and Research Behind Myotonic Dystrophy Dr. Andy Berglund's bio: https://www.albany.edu/biology/faculty/j-andrew-berglund

The RNA Institute:  https://www.albany.edu/rna

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation:  https://www.myotonic.org/

Muscular Dystrophy Association: https://www.mda.org/

Marigold Foundation:   https://www.marigoldfoundation.org/

Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRCs):  https://www.nichd.nih.gov/research/supported/mdsrc

In the news... 

UAlbany's RNA Institute wins grant to develop muscular dystrophy treatment, Times Union, Sept. 13,2022

 

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:05:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-and-research-behind-myotonic-dystrophy-K_dBREvO Dr. Andy Berglund's bio: https://www.albany.edu/biology/faculty/j-andrew-berglund

The RNA Institute:  https://www.albany.edu/rna

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation:  https://www.myotonic.org/

Muscular Dystrophy Association: https://www.mda.org/

Marigold Foundation:   https://www.marigoldfoundation.org/

Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Centers (MDSRCs):  https://www.nichd.nih.gov/research/supported/mdsrc

In the news... 

UAlbany's RNA Institute wins grant to develop muscular dystrophy treatment, Times Union, Sept. 13,2022

 

]]> The Science and Research Behind Myotonic Dystrophy University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:36:12 Myotonic Dystrophy is the most common cause of adult muscular dystrophy and has a surprisingly high prevalence in New York State of approximately one in 2,100 people. In this podcast, Dr. Andy Berglund, director of the University at Albany's RNA Institute, discusses the disease, also referred to as "DM" -- DM1 and DM2; symptoms; prevalence; and current research. Dr. Berglund and his colleagues are establishing a Center for Myotonic Dystrophy that that will serve as a hub for academic, clinical and industrial collaborative partnerships to increase research, educational and clinical opportunities related to myotonic dystrophy. The RNA Institute was awarded seed funding from The Marigold Foundation to help develop the center. Myotonic Dystrophy is the most common cause of adult muscular dystrophy and has a surprisingly high prevalence in New York State of approximately one in 2,100 people. In this podcast, Dr. Andy Berglund, director of the University at Albany's RNA Institute, discusses the disease, also referred to as "DM" -- DM1 and DM2; symptoms; prevalence; and current research. Dr. Berglund and his colleagues are establishing a Center for Myotonic Dystrophy that that will serve as a hub for academic, clinical and industrial collaborative partnerships to increase research, educational and clinical opportunities related to myotonic dystrophy. The RNA Institute was awarded seed funding from The Marigold Foundation to help develop the center. andy berglund, ualbany, muscular dystrophy, neurodegenerative disease, rna institute, myotonic dystrophy false full 8 026279f3-c335-4965-b3a3-3739e943a459 Albany A.I. Supercomputing Initiative More about Dr. Thenkurussi “Kesh” Kesavadas, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, University at Albany

Website for UAlbany's Division for Research and Economic Development

More information on Albany A.I.:

"UAlbany Engineering Building to Anchor New Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative"

"The Albany Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative," a message from UAlbany President  Havidán Rodríguez and Dr. Kesh Kesavadas

Follow the Division for Research and Economic Development on Twitter-- @ResearchUAlbany

Follow Kesh on Twitter --  @KeshUAlbany

The Engagement Ring is produced by the University at Albany’s Office for Public Engagement.If you have questions or comments, or want to share an idea for an upcoming podcast, email us at ualbanyope@albany.edu.

Visit the Office for Public Engagement online.

 

 


 

 

]]> Tue, 9 Aug 2022 17:40:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/albany-ai-supercomputing-initiative-knhh2Bkk More about Dr. Thenkurussi “Kesh” Kesavadas, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, University at Albany

Website for UAlbany's Division for Research and Economic Development

More information on Albany A.I.:

"UAlbany Engineering Building to Anchor New Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative"

"The Albany Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative," a message from UAlbany President  Havidán Rodríguez and Dr. Kesh Kesavadas

Follow the Division for Research and Economic Development on Twitter-- @ResearchUAlbany

Follow Kesh on Twitter --  @KeshUAlbany

The Engagement Ring is produced by the University at Albany’s Office for Public Engagement.If you have questions or comments, or want to share an idea for an upcoming podcast, email us at ualbanyope@albany.edu.

Visit the Office for Public Engagement online.

 

 


 

 

]]> Albany A.I. Supercomputing Initiative University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:39:39 Dr. Thenkurussi “Kesh” Kesavadas shares his vision for the Albany Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative -- Albany A.I. -- a $200 million public-private supercomputing initiative based out of UAlbany’s soon-to-be-renovated College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) building. Buoyed by $75 million in state funding to complete the transformation of the former Albany High School into a state-of-the-art engineering college and fund the construction of a supercomputer, Albany A.I. will significantly expand New York’s capacity in this major emerging field. Dr. Thenkurussi “Kesh” Kesavadas shares his vision for the Albany Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative -- Albany A.I. -- a $200 million public-private supercomputing initiative based out of UAlbany’s soon-to-be-renovated College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) building. Buoyed by $75 million in state funding to complete the transformation of the former Albany High School into a state-of-the-art engineering college and fund the construction of a supercomputer, Albany A.I. will significantly expand New York’s capacity in this major emerging field. artificial intelligence, ualbany, albany ai, supercomputing, kesh kesavadas false full 6 8b3dc3b7-c40e-4bc4-a191-3c70a68c3a20 Right Wing Extremism in America Dr. Sam Jackson's UAlbany webpage

Dr. Sam Jackson's Wordpress site

Dr. Sam Jackson's CV

Information about  Dr. Sam Jackson's book, Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group, (Columbia University Press, 2020)

Visit the Office for Public Engagement online.

 

]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2022 19:05:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/right-wing-extremism-in-america-_mbxqHG0 Dr. Sam Jackson's UAlbany webpage

Dr. Sam Jackson's Wordpress site

Dr. Sam Jackson's CV

Information about  Dr. Sam Jackson's book, Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group, (Columbia University Press, 2020)

Visit the Office for Public Engagement online.

 

]]> Right Wing Extremism in America University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:47:47 Dr. Sam Jackson, assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany, and author of "Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group," helps us better understand the far right extremism movement in America, the people and organizations behind it, and how we might most effectively address the threat they pose. Dr. Sam Jackson, assistant professor at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany, and author of "Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group," helps us better understand the far right extremism movement in America, the people and organizations behind it, and how we might most effectively address the threat they pose. dr. sam jackson, oath keepers, january 6th, college of emergency preparedness, right wing extremism, proud boys false full 5 05f69f4c-7dbe-4f62-912a-fe91ee4a9fbe Improved Weather Forecasting and Outage Prediction Dr. Nick Bassill's bio:  https://www.albany.edu/daes/faculty/nick-bassill

Visit the Center of Excellence in Weather & Climate Analytics:  https://weatheranalytics.org/

Follow the center on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/UAlbanyWxCOE

Visit the NYS Mesonet online:  https://www2.nysmesonet.org/

Visit the Office for Public Engagement online.

 

 

 

]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/improved-weather-forecasting-and-outage-prediction-J69nOA77 Dr. Nick Bassill's bio:  https://www.albany.edu/daes/faculty/nick-bassill

Visit the Center of Excellence in Weather & Climate Analytics:  https://weatheranalytics.org/

Follow the center on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/UAlbanyWxCOE

Visit the NYS Mesonet online:  https://www2.nysmesonet.org/

Visit the Office for Public Engagement online.

 

 

 

]]> Improved Weather Forecasting and Outage Prediction University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:45:43 Dr. Nick Bassill, director of research and development at the University at Albany’s NYSTAR Center of Excellence (COE), discusses the work of the center in advancing innovative weather and climate research applications that aid New York State government and industry. Dr. Bassill describes the COE’s partnerships with a number of power utilities throughout the state that are focused on improving weather forecasting and predicting -- and responding to -- power outages. Dr. Nick Bassill, director of research and development at the University at Albany’s NYSTAR Center of Excellence (COE), discusses the work of the center in advancing innovative weather and climate research applications that aid New York State government and industry. Dr. Bassill describes the COE’s partnerships with a number of power utilities throughout the state that are focused on improving weather forecasting and predicting -- and responding to -- power outages. weather, nick bassill, climate change, new york state mesonet, center of excellence, severe weather false full 4 9f9ce6b5-fb08-4c3d-87cd-957e41303d11 From Business School to Broadway, and the Bronx… A Conversation with Damian Bazadona More information about Damian Bazadona, founder and president of Situation Interactive

Visit the Situation Interactive website.

Learn more about the Situation Project and SItuation Prize for Research: Community, Cause and Advocacy.

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]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 19:10:00 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/from-business-school-to-broadway-and-the-bronx-a-conversation-with-damian-bazadona-2sjiV9vS More information about Damian Bazadona, founder and president of Situation Interactive

Visit the Situation Interactive website.

Learn more about the Situation Project and SItuation Prize for Research: Community, Cause and Advocacy.

Visit the Office for Public Engagement online.

 

]]> From Business School to Broadway, and the Bronx… A Conversation with Damian Bazadona University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:36:01 Situation Interactive founder and president Damian Bazadona -- UAlbany Class of '98 -- is driven by a deep love for the arts and an unwavering commitment to public education. As a matter of fact, he's made it his "business" to create opportunities for public students of all ages -- from middle school to college -- to discover and explore their own passions. It's all about taking the first step. Situation Interactive founder and president Damian Bazadona -- UAlbany Class of '98 -- is driven by a deep love for the arts and an unwavering commitment to public education. As a matter of fact, he's made it his "business" to create opportunities for public students of all ages -- from middle school to college -- to discover and explore their own passions. It's all about taking the first step. damian bazadona, situation interactive, broadway, public education, arts false full 3 390300ed-476e-4352-b36c-47998846609a Dr. Erin Bell -- Newburgh and Hoosick Falls PFAS Health Study About Dr. Erin M. Bell:https://www.albany.edu/sph/faculty/erin-m-bell

Multi-site study on PFAS: http://www.albany.edu/sph/pfas

UAlbany Office for Public Engagement website: https://www.albany.edu/public-engagement

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:14:22 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-erin-bell-zr6w19pi About Dr. Erin M. Bell:https://www.albany.edu/sph/faculty/erin-m-bell

Multi-site study on PFAS: http://www.albany.edu/sph/pfas

UAlbany Office for Public Engagement website: https://www.albany.edu/public-engagement

]]> Dr. Erin Bell -- Newburgh and Hoosick Falls PFAS Health Study University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:32:17 Dr. Erin Bell of the University at Albany’s School of Public Health discusses the Newburgh and Hoosick Falls PFAS Health Study for which she is co-principal investigator. Dr. Erin Bell of the University at Albany’s School of Public Health discusses the Newburgh and Hoosick Falls PFAS Health Study for which she is co-principal investigator. public engagement, pfas, community based research, engaged scholarship, community engagment false full 2 254b9f5b-62ad-4b3e-9553-001f5584ade6 UAlbany-RED Book Shelf Collaboration UAlbany Office for Public Engagement website: https://www.albany.edu/public-engagement

The RED Bookshelf website:  https://www.theredbookshelf.org/

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:16:32 +0000 mhunt@albany.edu (University at Albany Office for Public Engagement) https://the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/red-book-shelf-ualbany-collaboration-PeflkzRZ UAlbany Office for Public Engagement website: https://www.albany.edu/public-engagement

The RED Bookshelf website:  https://www.theredbookshelf.org/

]]> UAlbany-RED Book Shelf Collaboration University at Albany Office for Public Engagement 00:30:23 What makes a good partnership? The UAlbany-RED Bookshelf collaboration seems to have found just the right ingredients for success. RED Bookshelf cofounders Mary Beth Fowler and Rachel Eveleth, along with Executive Director Paul Collins-Hackett and UAlbany Director of New Student Programs Holly Barker-Flynn share their best advice for building a sustainable university-community partnership. What makes a good partnership? The UAlbany-RED Bookshelf collaboration seems to have found just the right ingredients for success. RED Bookshelf cofounders Mary Beth Fowler and Rachel Eveleth, along with Executive Director Paul Collins-Hackett and UAlbany Director of New Student Programs Holly Barker-Flynn share their best advice for building a sustainable university-community partnership. literacy, higher education, public engagement, university partnership, community engagement false full 1