A panel presentation was part of the day’s events at the 2026 New York State Nanotechnology Network (NNN) Symposium. Moderator Ross Goodman, deputy director for the NYS Center for Advanced Technology in Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics at the University at Albany, introduced the panelists.
Investments in semiconductor manufacturing, quantum science and advanced technology commercialization were highlighted at a nanotechnology symposium on campus.
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor in the Newhouse School, says Brendon's role on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” established the "Xander type" trope—an Everyman with realistic flaws.
Susan Parks, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, explains how rare sperm whale birth footage reveals insights into their complex social lives.
Grant Reeher, professor in the Maxwell School, says a Democratic primary turnout surge suggests increased energy, while Republicans struggle to find inspiring 2026 campaign issues.
Baobao Zhang, associate professor in the Maxwell School, says widespread AI content creates a "liar's dividend" where people mistakenly dismiss real government communications.
Jennifer Billinson, assistant professor in the Newhouse School, says the song’s renewed popularity reflects a turn toward nostalgia as audiences seek comfort in music tied to a simpler past.
William Banks, professor emeritus in the College of Law and Maxwell School, led a roundtable about the history of the CIA and how climate change and technology are shaping national security and espionage.
