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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Weather station buoy generates real-time data globally
PLATTSBURGH — The Lake Champlain Research Institute on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus was buoyed by a $700,000 grant used to purchase and install a high-tech weather station that is giving graduate and undergraduate students access to real-time data previously out of reach. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission funding of nearly $1 million has allowed the institute and its director, Dr. Timothy Mihuc, SUNY service professor in the Center for Earth and Environmental Science, to obtain the weather station that sits on a buoy in Lake Champlain off Cumberland Head to study weather-driven events and how those affect the lake's thermal structure, he said. The high-tech station and lake profiler joins the institute's first unit, placed on the buoy south of Valcour Island. This new unit, installed last week, sends probes far below the lake's surface that can allow researchers on campus and around the world the ability to monitor changes to the temperatures of the water. The data buoy makes a cell phone call hourly, transfers the data that Mihuc and his crew capture on a computer in the LCRI and then push out live to their GitHub site. 'Technology is fun, and this is really a fun, high-tech piece of equipment,' he said. 'IT on campus has been great in helping us with computer support to handle this data and push it out live.' Mihuc said the applications for this technology are great in terms of research, 'but the public makes use of the data collected and posted as well.' 'It's popular with the boating and sailing community,' he said. '(The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) makes use of our data on its National Buoy Data Network, where you can click and see (ours) along with all the others around the world.' Mihuc said they've retrieved significant initial data already, 'especially how the lake responds to these storm events,' he said. 'It's a very dynamic lake; it changes a lot. We're having more and more frequent storms, and it's important to understand the lake systems. 'We're going out, doing management checks — this buoy checks waves, wind and the thermal profile,' which anglers can use to know where to set their fishing lines,' he added. 'The sailing and boating community uses these checks.' Mihuc said the older buoy, deployed in 2016 by former CEES assistant professor Dr. Eric Leibensperger, an associate professor at Ithaca College who still helps Mihuc with the project, can't compete with the amount of data available collected from the new unit, which gives them thousands of profiles. The Valcour data buoy continues to provide previously unavailable data on the lake in real time. But it's almost 10 years old, and technology changes rapidly. The new unit isn't without its drawbacks: Maintenance can be a huge operation, Mihuc said. 'And, it has to be pulled out of the water in winter. If it ices over, it'll destroy our buoy,' he added. Mihuc said the buoys afford SUNY Plattsburgh students myriad opportunities, supporting masters' level research studies for students in the natural resources and ecology master's program and undergrad students in a variety of ways. 'The LCRI is always involving students in research,' he said. 'It's a very busy summer for our students.' Students go out on the lake aboard the research vessel R/V Gruendling, a more than 30-year-old boat in need of drydocking. But thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission, a new 36-feet vessel is under construction, $50,000 more was awarded to equip the boat, which is set for launch in fall 2026. 'The current vessel was already 5, 6 years old when I arrived in summer 1999,' Mihuc said. 'It's time to retire it. I'm happy to help make that happen.' For more information on the Lake Champlain Research Institute, contact Mihuc at 518-564-3039 or email mihuctb@ Solve the daily Crossword
Time Magazine
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Time Magazine
What Made the Texas Floods so Devastating?
At least 90 people have died and more than a dozen are missing after devastating flash floods hit central Texas over the 4th of July weekend. Search and rescue operations are still underway as more rain is expected to hit the battered region in the coming days. A number of conditions came together to cause the deadly floods, experts say. '[The storm was] fueled by warm and moist air combined with the leftovers of Tropical Storm Baryl on very interesting geography,' says Slobodan Simonovic, professor emeritus at the department of civil and environmental engineering at Western University. What caused the flash floods? The floods were triggered in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, which made landfall in Mexico at the end of last month. 'When you have a tropical cyclone, the system dies, but that system still puts lots of water vapor in the atmosphere,' says Aiguo Dai, professor of atmospheric and environmental sciences at the University of Albany, SUNY. 'The moisture stays in the air and travels with the winds, and in this case, it looks like some of the water vapor from that remnant moved into [central] Texas.' It's not uncommon for this to happen. Barry is the 20th tropical cyclone or remnant to cause over 15 inches of rain across interior Texas since 1913, according to the National Weather Service. Last fall, the remnants of Hurricane Helene led to devastating floods across the Appalachian region. In 2021, flash floods from the remnants of Hurricane Ida killed dozens of people in four states. Texas Hill Country, where much of the flooding took place this time, is often referred to as 'flash flood alley.' It's home to steep terrain and a lack of vegetation that creates a perfect storm for waters to rise quickly. 'In a mountainous, [sloping] terrain, the water can run very fast from the upper drainage area into a river basin and create a very fast rising river in a few hours,' says Dai. 'Downstream, people may not notice there's an intense storm upstream.' How is climate change impacting flash floods? Climate change will only make events like this more common. 'The transformation of increased temperature into heavier and more [frequent] precipitation, it's very simple proof that with continuous warming we will be facing more and more events like this,' says Simonovic. Tropical storms and hurricanes are only going to become more intense with climate change, as rising ocean temperatures intensifies evaporation, making the air wetter and leading to stronger and more destructive storms. Simonovic says that it's imperative that we begin to acknowledge that the realities of climate change are already here—and better plan to adapt to it. 'Things are changing, but also things changed. Losing 80 lives in Texas in the middle of 2025, it's really hard to accept. We have to be prepared, and prevent this from occurring more often.'
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Applications open for free community college program in New York
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New Yorkers interested in high demand fields can apply for the state's free community college program at SUNY and CUNY starting Tuesday. The program, previously announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, covers the cost of tuition, books and additional fees for residents between 25 to 55-years-old who enroll in high-demand fields. More Local News 'The cost of pursuing a degree should never be a barrier for New Yorkers — that's why we're opening the doors of opportunity at SUNY and CUNY so that students can achieve their dreams,' said Hochul. Those interested can apply for a CUNY program by clicking here for a SUNY program by clicking here. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Perspective students must enroll in one of the following programs to qualify for the free community college program. Advanced manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Engineering Technology Nursing and allied health fields Green and renewable energy Pathways to teaching in shortage areas Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Princeton Review's ranking of "Best Value Colleges" includes 10 New York schools
There's a new Princeton Review ranking that spotlights the "Best Value Colleges" across the U.S., and several New York schools appear on the list. The publication said it looked at academics, tuition prices, financial aid and career prospects for graduates to determine which colleges offer students the most bang for their buck. Take a look below at the New York institutions that made the "Top 50" rankings for public and private colleges. Best value public colleges in New York SUNY and CUNY are both represented in the Princeton Review's ranking of the Top 50 "best value" public colleges. SUNY Binghamton is 16th on the list. The estimated cost of attendance, including tuition and housing, is just over $30,000 a year for New York residents and almost $52,000 for out-of-state students. "As a public institution, Binghamton provides students with a rigorous education and the ability to graduate with less debt than the national average, allowing them to more easily begin a career or attend graduate school after earning their bachelor's degrees," the school's website states. Baruch College, which was ranked the top value of any university nationwide by The Wall Street Journal in 2023, is 19th on the list. Coming in at 26th is Stony Brook University, followed by Hunter College at No. 44. Best value private colleges in New York When it comes to private colleges, Columbia University is sixth on the nationwide list. The cost of tuition is high at more than $71,000 annually, and some students even held a tuition strike a few years back. However, students from families making less than $150,000 a year are eligible to get free tuition at Columbia. Another Ivy League school in New York, Cornell University, ranks 12th among private colleges. The "sticker price" tuition there is also more than $71,000 a year, rising to nearly $93,000 annually with housing and fees included. Cornell says it will cover tuition for most families that make up to $125,000 a year, and cover all costs for families making under $75,000 annually. The other private schools in New York appearing on the list are The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art at No. 20, Colgate University at No. 32, Union College at No. 39 and Barnard College at No. 49.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SUNY New Paltz Announces Partnership with eCampus.com as New Official Online Bookstore to Launch in the Summer of 2025
SUNY New Paltz becomes the tenth State University of New York (SUNY) System school to partner with LEXINGTON, Ky., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- has been chosen as the official course materials partner for SUNY New Paltz, providing a comprehensive online bookstore platform. Located just 90 minutes from New York City in a vibrant college town, SUNY New Paltz is a competitive, four-year university offering a wide range of undergraduate majors in business, liberal arts and sciences, engineering, fine and performing arts, and education. was selected following a thorough evaluation, which highlighted the company's strong alignment with the university's mission to enrich the experiences of both students and faculty. SUNY New Paltz is the latest addition to a growing group of SUNY system schools—including Brockport, Canton, Cobleskill, Cortland, Morrisville, Oneonta, Potsdam, Stony Brook, and SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry—that have selected as their comprehensive course materials provider. This partnership aims to deliver convenient and affordable access to course materials through a personalized online storefront. The platform will integrate seamlessly with SUNY New Paltz's Student Information System, streamlining the ordering process through Single Sign-On (SSO) and allowing students to easily order materials. Key benefits of this new partnership include exceptional customer service, a broader selection of cost-effective options, and the ability to meet the increasing demand for digital content. Students will have access to new, used, and rental textbooks, as well as various digital materials. Additionally, an exclusive Marketplace will allow students to purchase textbooks and course materials from third-party sellers at discounted prices. Students are ensured the most affordable options for textbooks and course materials with price match guarantee and will receive dedicated customer support via email, chat, or phone. will also offer free shipping to the Gear Shop, where students can conveniently pick up their course materials in store. Our strategic partner University Gear Shop will provide a modern spirit store at SUNY New Paltz. University Gear Shop integrates seamlessly with eCampus Ship2Store Software to ensure efficient package distribution, book buyback, and rental returns in the New Paltz Gear Shop. The new partnership with offers significant benefits to both SUNY New Paltz students and faculty. Faculty will have access to the FAST adoption platform, which simplifies the research and selection of course materials from over 10 million titles, regardless of publisher or platform. The platform includes pricing comparisons, adoption metrics, and a student readiness dashboard for real-time insights into purchasing behaviors. Faculty can make adoption changes, order desk copies, and access custom materials like lab manuals—all in one place. also provides a dedicated account management team to support faculty with training, guidance, and clear communication, ensuring a smooth transition to the new system. Robust analytics dashboards give leadership visibility into key data, enabling informed decisions at both the institutional and departmental levels. "We've decided to partner with eCampus and University Gear Shop to provide the campus with the most cutting-edge providers of textbooks and spirit wear available in the marketplace," said Steven Deutsch, Executive Director of Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS), an independent not-for-profit organization that contracts with SUNY New Paltz to provide goods and services to enhance the student experience. About SUNY New Paltz Located in the heart of a dynamic college town, 90 minutes from New York City, SUNY New Paltz is a highly selective university of more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. One of the most well-regarded public universities in the nation, SUNY New Paltz delivers more than 100 programs in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Fine & Performing Arts and Education. New Paltz is a community where talented and independent minded people from around the world create close personal links with real scholars and artists who love to teach. About Campus Auxiliary Services New Paltz Campus Auxiliary Services, Inc. (CAS) is an independent not-for-profit organization that contracts with SUNY New Paltz to provide services such as the bookstore. CAS's mission is to provide goods and services to enrich daily life at SUNY New Paltz. About is a premier online retailer of textbooks and digital course materials. Consistently exceeding industry standards, mission is to provide the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way for K-12 and higher education students to buy, rent, or sell textbooks and digital content. Founded on July 2, 1999, reshaped the textbook industry by taking the traditional college bookstore online. Remaining an edtech leader in future-proof course material solutions, serves over 400 schools, colleges, and universities. Their comprehensive course material solutions suite includes full-service online bookstores, inclusive access and equitable access programs, and expert campus store operations and management. Through products that simplify the adoption, management, and procurement of course materials, propels student success by delivering the right course materials, at the right time, and the right price. Learn more at and Press Contact: Tiffaney Lavoie859-514-6885http:// View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE
