The Center for Weather & Innovation, Smart Energy and Resilience (WISER), led by the University at Albany and the University of Connecticut, is soliciting proposals from prospective principal investigators and co-PIs for Year 3 (2026). Proposals are due December 1-7 and should be directed to Matt Reuter, WISER Program Manager (mreuter@albany.edu). Descriptions of current research projects are also available for reference.
Research
FRAME Contest: Your Research in the Spotlight
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is launching the first annual Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit (FRAME) Contest to highlight striking research images, graphics, or artwork; winning entries will be displayed in OVPR spaces. The competition runs from September 8 to November 10.
UConn researchers harness AI to sharpen weather forecasts (FOX61)
Marina Astitha, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UConn, was interviewed recently by FOX61 about her team’s development of a new AI program designed to remove errors in weather forecasting based on previous storm data. The program would supplement existing weather forecasting models used by meteorologists to help them adjust their forecasts in regard to wind or snow storms, a frequent occurrence in Connecticut. The goal is to create a cycle where the AI program can help improve the original models, making them more accurate.