Ready to unite alumni, friends and the campus community, a first-of-its-kind online event will launch Binghamton University’s second comprehensive gifts campaign and set it on a path to a bright, strong future. Bold. Brilliant. Binghamton. The Campaign for Binghamton University will launch online at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22.
Gerald Sonnenfeld, vice president for research at Binghamton University, State University of New York, will receive a national award in recognition of his work with the Minority Affairs Committee of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI).
Interest in ‘green’ innovation means not just thinking big but also very, very, very small. At least that’s the way Omowunmi Sadik, director of Binghamton University’s Center for Advanced Sensors and Environmental Systems, sees it. She’s working to develop sensors that would detect and identify engineered nanoparticles. Her research will advance our understanding of the risks associated with the environmental release and transformation of these particles.
Average people have helped to shape the human rights movement, Jean Quataert says in a new book about the development and impact of rights after World War II. "Advocating Dignity: Human Rights Mobilizations in Global Politics," the latest book by the Binghamton University history professor, was released by the University of Pennsylvania Press.
At first glance, two cars parked in reserved spots on the Binghamton University campus don’t seem that out of the ordinary. But get closer and you’ll notice they both have card-readers on the windshield, denoting that they’re part of a new car-sharing program — Connect by Hertz. Students, faculty and staff who register as members of Connect by Hertz can reserve one of the cars for an hour, a day or up to a week at a time.
In his recent book, Strategic Bargaining and Cooperation in Greenhouse Gas Mitigations, Binghamton University’s Zili Yang suggests ways governments might realistically work together to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. He also makes a case for curbing the use of fossil fuels — whether they contribute to climate change or not.
A holistic approach to data centers could result in millions of dollars of savings and a far smaller carbon footprint for the ever-expanding universe of information technology.
Binghamton University’s Decker School of Nursing will introduce a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program in the fall semester of 2010, offering advanced practice nurses the opportunity to gain clinical and leadership expertise beyond the master's-degree level.
Listening in on bacterial conversations could be the solution for improving chronic wound care, says a team of researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Their findings have been published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology.
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have identified three key regulators required for the formation and development of biofilms. The discovery could lead to new ways of treating chronic infections.
Research by Binghamton University psychologist Brandon Gibb could provide new weapons for the fight against childhood depression. Working with colleagues around the country, he hopes to identify the causes of mental-health problems in kids and define trajectories of risk for depression.
Picture it: One jerk in a bar spends the night delivering bad come-ons to women. By the end of the evening, the women aren’t receptive to even the nicest guys around. It’s a scenario with a basis in evolutionary theory. Males increase their fitness by acquiring more mates; however, this is often not the case for females – and therein lies the conflict.
Binghamton University will officially open its latest global partnership initiative, the Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera, in an opening celebration scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, November 6, in the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts. The festivities will be followed by an opera performance by a troupe from China’s prestigious National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts (NACTA).
The fight to keep evolution in the public school curriculum is well known. But a quieter fight is being waged on college campuses, where evolution is taught primarily as a biological topic and avoided in human social sciences and humanities. That is now changing, thanks to a course and multicourse curriculum developed at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Alexa Schmidt, Binghamton University‘s registered dietitian, offers health and wellness tips for college students.
Sixteen million people have died in civil wars in the past 50 years. As the single most destabilizing force in world politics today, the only greater tragedy than civil wars is the suffering that pushes individuals into them. And understanding why any one person would take up arms against his government offers clues to why countries resort to civil war and how it can be stopped.
Mary Muscari, associate professor in the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University and author of "Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood," offers tips for parents on the latest cell phone craze among teens.
Mary Muscari, associate professor in the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University and author of "Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood," offers tips for managing materialism in your kids.
Binghamton University, State University of New York, has earned accreditation for its Human Subjects Protection program from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Inc. (AAHRPP). The accreditation came after years of preparation by Binghamton faculty and staff and is the first in the SUNY system.
Ten years after the horrific massacre at Columbine High School sharpened the nation's views on youth violence, Binghamton University researcher Mary Muscari sees cause for optimism "” and for deep concern "” about the way adolescents are growing up in America.
One day in the not-too-distant future, you'll be able to type a query into an online search engine and have it deliver not Web pages that may contain an answer, but just the answer itself, says Weiyi Meng, a professor of computer science at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Peer victimization during middle and high school may be an important indicator of an individual's sexual behavior later in life, reports Binghamton University researchers. According to Gallup, peer aggression and victimization during adolescence is a form of competition for reproductive opportunities. Female college students who were frequently victimized during middle and high school reported having sex at earlier ages and more sexual partners than their peers, while males reported just the opposite.
In his latest historical novel, Binghamton University faculty member John Vernon has given new life to Old West icon Billy the Kid, humanizing a figure often regarded as a ruthless renegade.
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. And while women living in rural communities may not be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than the rest of the population, they do face particular challenges, says Pamela Stewart Fahs, professor and the Decker Endowed Chair in Rural Nursing at Binghamton University.
It's impossible to understand the history of anti-Semitism, or of capitalism, without taking a non-ideological look at political theories on Jewish economics. That's the view of Jonathan Karp, a faculty member at Binghamton University and author of a new book, The Politics of Jewish Commerce: Economic Thought and Emancipation in Europe, 1638-1848.
Binghamton University professor David Louis Cingranelli is available to discuss the parallels between the Obama inauguration and the inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1933. Topics include rising political tensions, the economic crisis, and rampant anti-Americanism abroad.
Torture and political imprisonment are on the rise in many other countries around the world and the United States is setting the example, says a new report by human rights experts at Binghamton University and the University of Memphis.
How to keep the spirit going when the kids get too big for Santa, from Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and author of Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood.
Despite being bombarded by technological advances, children's folklore is as lively as ever, says Binghamton University researcher Elizabeth Tucker in her latest book Children's Folklore: A Handbook. It is just being "˜delivered' in new ways.
Binghamton University, State University of New York, today launched construction of its new Engineering and Science building in a ceremony attended by elected officials, local leaders and University representatives. The facility will be located next to the Biotechnology Building, which is part of the University's Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC).
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, believe it's time for a new way of thinking about how people work with one another and how ideas emerge in group settings.
Asian and Asian American Studies (AAAS) at Binghamton University, State University of New York, will look to continue the gains it has made over the past decade, thanks to a new grant from The Freeman Foundation.
The biggest energy bang for the buck comes from sunlight, says Binghamton University researcher Seshu Desu. And together with his research team, he's hoping to tap into that immense supply of renewable energy and make it easily accessible as a flexible, large-area and low-cost, power source.
Cities in Africa and Asia are creating a new template for urban development, says Binghamton University Sociologist Martin J. Murray. Though some may see them as backward, these are the cities of the future, he argues, with an entrepreneurial spirit and ever-shrinking public spaces.
Tips on how to trick or treat safely this Halloween, from Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and author of Not My Kid 2: Protecting Your Children from the 21 Threats of the 21st Century.
EvoS, a broad-based evolutionary studies program that was initiated at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has received National Science Foundation (NSF) funding to expand into a nationwide consortium.
Binghamton University professors David Louis Cingranelli and John McNulty are available to discuss some of the major issues that Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain will be facing in the upcoming presidential elections. Topics include the success of the military surge in Iraq; the battle for Afghanistan; illegal immigration; and voter turnout.
While U.S students continue to lag behind many countries academically, national statistics show that teachers have responded by assigning more homework. But according to a joint study by researchers at Binghamton University and the University of Nevada, when it comes to math, piling on the homework may not work for all students.
Tips on how to help your child get back in the school groove, from Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and author of Not My Kid: 21 Steps for Raising a Nonviolent Child and Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood.'
Binghamton University, State University of New York, has received top recognition by The Princeton Review in its first-ever "Green Rating" of colleges. One of only 11 colleges recognized by this rating, Binghamton University is the only SUNY institution named to the honor roll.
Although movie sequels don't always do as well at the box office as the original, they tend to do much better than non-sequels, according to a new study in the July Journal of Business Research. And timing is everything "“ the shorter the period between releases, the better.
A Binghamton University researcher will receive $1.33 million from the National Institutes of Health to support Parkinson's research that will focus not only on the treatment of the disease but also in the side effects of treatment.
Tips on spotting the warning signs of cyberbullying and how to help your child deal with the issue, from Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and author of Not My Kid: 21 Steps for Raising a Nonviolent Child and Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood.
Just as religions dwell upon the eternal battle between good and evil, angels and devils, evolutionary theorists dwell upon the eternal battle between altruistic and selfish behaviors in the Darwinian struggle for existence. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), evolutionary theorists at Binghamton University suggest that selfishness might not be such a villain after all.
A former U.S. poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner; an internationally known economist and educator; a philanthropist; and a chemical engineer will receive honorary degrees and speak at Binghamton University Commencement ceremonies May 17 and 18.
Stress overload can cause your child to be withdrawn, depressed, irritable and even suicidal. Stress is a part of everyday life for both you and your child. Some people love stress and are very productive under pressure. Others dread it and fall apart. Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, offers stress buster tips.
Binghamton University inaugurated its Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM) facility today in a ceremony attended by business, political and community leaders. A collaborative effort by Binghamton University, Endicott Interconnect Technologies and Cornell University, the CAMM will pioneer microelectronics manufacturing research and development in a roll-to-roll (R2R) format.
Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, offers advice on preventing shaken baby syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) refers to the medical findings that result from the violent shaking of an infant or young child.
Autism services and support offered through the Institute for Child Development (ICD) at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have received a major boost from three separate grants totaling over a million dollars.
Scientists hope that research being conducted in Binghamton University's Department of Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy will create lasers that work at wavelengths currently inaccessible.
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