Faculty

Internationally acclaimed computer science and health analytics expert named Dean of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology

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Internationally acclaimed computer science and health analytics expert named Dean of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Dr. Carolyn McGregor, incoming Dean, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University Ontario Tech University announces Dr. Carolyn McGregor AM as the new Dean of the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT), effective Monday, January 1, 2024. Since moving from Australia to Canada in 2007 to join Ontario Tech as the university’s … Read more

Dental school celebrates renovated specialty clinic – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

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Dental school celebrates renovated specialty clinic – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) celebrated the completion of its renovated first-floor specialty clinic in Squire Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 27. Approximately 60 guests — a mixture of students, faculty, staff and alumni — attended. “Today, we are celebrating our latest achievement, a cutting-edge advance education-focused dental clinic,” said Marcelo Araujo, … Read more

Journalists turn to AI expert Lyu to spot deepfakes – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

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Journalists turn to AI expert Lyu to spot deepfakes – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

With the upcoming presidential election and the increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT, UB faculty member Siwei Lyu expects his role as a deepfake detective will continue to grow. Photo: Douglas Levere Published November 17, 2023 The images are provocative. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris embrace with glee in the White House to celebrate … Read more

Study analyzes strategies for airlines to boost on-time performance – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

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Study analyzes strategies for airlines to boost on-time performance – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

Airlines have long competed to enhance their on-time performance, and new research from the School of Management reveals the most effective strategies for improving rankings in this key indicator of punctuality and service reliability. Available online ahead of publication in Production and Operations Management Society, the study found that operational changes — such as efforts to … Read more

New police dog settles in at UB – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

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New police dog settles in at UB – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

Congi joined UPD this summer and is already becoming a fixture on campus alongside his handler and best friend, Officer Dale Zulawski. Photos: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki Meet Congi. The lovable, floppy-eared, brown-and-white dog is the newest member of University Police and the UB family. Trained in tracking and detecting explosives, Congi joined the department this … Read more

AI institute for speech, language disorders to help children – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

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AI institute for speech, language disorders to help children – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

Progress abounds for the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education. The $20 million, UB-led initiative — funded in January by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Institute of Education Sciences — will create artificial intelligence systems that ensure children with speech and language disorders receive timely, effective assistance. The work addresses the nationwide shortage of … Read more