The Engagement Ring

University at Albany Office for Public Engagement, Mary Hunt
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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.

  1. Capital Idea! First Mayoral Fellow Encourages Young People to Put Down Roots in Albany

    FEB 26

    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

    21 min
  2. Expanding Access to Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment Through AI

    JAN 21

    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

    34 min
  3. Creating a Pipeline and Action Plan for Nonprofit Leaders

    11/29/2025

    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

    27 min
  4. A Little Intentional "Friction" in AI Learning Goes a Long Way Toward Improving Student Outcomes

    10/13/2025

    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)

    33 min
  5. “Like Learning to Appreciate Spinach” —Developing Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Skills

    09/18/2025

    “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

    47 min
  6. Closing the Gaps in Emergency Preparedness and Response

    09/02/2025

    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

    57 min
  7. A Potential 'Game Changer' for Improving Emergency Preparedness and Response

    09/02/2025

    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

    45 min
  8. Building A Hub for Multidisciplinary Research —UAlbany's Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE)

    06/25/2025

    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

    35 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    University at Albany Office for Public Engagement, Mary Hunt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Engagement Ring