Released: 26-Jul-2005 11:00 AM EDT
How to Live with Your New Roommate and Other Tips for Freshmen
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Residential life staff at Binghamton University offer tips for freshmen on how to adjust to dorm living. They also offer suggestions for moms and dads on how to manage moving-in day!

Released: 31-Oct-2005 8:40 AM EST
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Linda P. Spear, distinguished professor of psychology at Binghamton University, has been selected to receive the 2005 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's Mark Keller Award and to deliver the accompanying lecture, "Adolescence: Neurobehavioral characteristics, differential alcohol sensitivities and intake."

Released: 31-Oct-2005 8:40 AM EST
Binghamton University, State University of New York

School boards may try to strike the very word from the public school curriculum, but at Binghamton University, State University of New York, evolution is for everyone. "Evolution for Everyone" is also the title of a popular course that serves as the introduction to an evolutionary studies program called EvoS.

Released: 22-Nov-2005 5:30 PM EST
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University have a first-ever opportunity to determine if Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer can be spread to humans who ingest "infected" meat.

Released: 3-Feb-2006 1:55 PM EST
Binghamton University Receives $1.7 Million NYSTAR Award
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University's Integrated Electronics Engineering Center has been awarded $1.7 million from the New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research to help speed microelectronics manufacturing research and development in a roll-to-roll format.

Released: 10-Feb-2006 3:05 PM EST
Noam Chomsky to Speak at Binghamton University
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Noam Chomsky, a world-renowned linguist, political philosopher and writer, will deliver a talk, titled "Imminent Crises: Paths Toward Solutions," at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in the Osterhout Concert Theater of the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts at Binghamton University.

Released: 13-Feb-2006 1:55 PM EST
New Book Addresses Coal Region’s Decline
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University History Professor Thomas Dublin and colleague Walter Licht, a history professor at the University of Pennsylvania, offer a sweeping history of Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region during the 20th century in their new book, The Face of Decline.

Released: 23-Feb-2006 7:00 PM EST
Bush Earns D on Presidential Report Card on Human Rights
Binghamton University, State University of New York

In its third annual report on the human rights practices of United States presidential administrations, the Center on Democratic Performance at Binghamton University, State University of New York, gives President Bush a "D" for his policies and performance on central issues related to human rights.

Released: 30-Mar-2006 3:00 PM EST
Binghamton and STOC Launch Groundbreaking Linux Collaboration
Binghamton University, State University of New York

With the launch of the Binghamton University Linux Technology Center, the Greater Binghamton area in upstate New York becomes one of the key regions in the nation for cutting-edge research in Linux based systems and open-source computing, said University and the Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition (STOC) representatives.

Released: 17-Apr-2006 4:30 PM EDT
Research Focuses on Heart Health in Rural Women
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new study led by researchers at the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University, State University of New York, will look at ways to improve heart healthy behaviors among rural women. The work will be funded by a three year, $150,000 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research.

Released: 18-Apr-2006 7:40 PM EDT
Research Links Digital Images and Cameras
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Child pornographers will soon have a harder time escaping prosecution thanks to a stunning new technology in development at Binghamton University, State University of New York, that can reliably link digital images to the camera with which they were taken, in much the same way that tell-tale scratches are used by forensic examiners to link bullets to the gun that fired them.

Released: 8-May-2006 8:45 AM EDT
Geographers Edit New Book Focusing on Race, Ethnicity in America
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University geographers Eugene Tettey-Fio and John Frazier don't have to look far for examples of how race and ethnicity are changing the face of America. And they didn't struggle to find contributors for their latest book, either. It grew directly out of a successful conference they put together two years ago.

Released: 14-May-2006 12:50 PM EDT
2006 Commencement Honorary Degree Recipients
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University announced that Dr. Erwin Goldberg, a prominent reproductive biologist; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse and renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie will receive honorary degrees from the University during Commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 20 and 21.

Released: 21-May-2006 11:40 AM EDT
High Technology Award to Boost Small-Scale System Research
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A $125,000 New York State high technology award is the latest show of support for Binghamton University's burgeoning small-scale systems research initiatives, projects and programs that are likely to transform the profile of the global electronics industry over the next decade.

Released: 8-Aug-2006 4:50 PM EDT
Do College Sports Enhance Future Earnings?
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Do student athletes financially outperform their non-athlete counterparts after they graduate from college "“ or do the earnings of college athletes lag behind? According to researchers, both views are supported by data. Former athletes working in business, military or manual labor occupations fare better wage-wise than non-athletes in those occupations, the researchers found.

Released: 3-Oct-2006 6:05 PM EDT
New Complex to Play Key Role in Regional Economic Vitality
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University officials today joined regional business and political leaders for the formal opening of the first building of the campus' new Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC). The facility will aid the University in its efforts to encourage and facilitate cutting-edge research in the biotechnology and biomedical fields and help move innovation from the laboratory to the marketplace.

Released: 12-Oct-2006 4:15 PM EDT
Researcher Makes Major Biofilm Dispersion Breakthrough
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A biologist's discovery of a molecule that induces the dispersion of biofilms will likely mean a sea change in health care, manufacturing, shipping and pharmaceutics over the coming years. David Davies has found and is in the process of synthesizing a compound that will cause biofilm colonies to disperse, thus leaving individual bacteria up to 1,000 times more susceptible to disinfectants, antibiotics and immune functions.

Released: 27-Nov-2006 5:50 PM EST
First Residents of University’s Start-Up Suite Take Nanotechnology to Market
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Every academic researcher hopes that his or her discoveries will break new ground. And a growing number of Binghamton University faculty are working to make that ground the foundation of a profitable business.

Released: 5-Dec-2006 5:50 PM EST
Book by Psychology Professor Focuses on Terrorism
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Terrorism has plagued the United States throughout its history, though some seem to believe it began with the Oklahoma City bombing and the Sept. 11 attacks. A new book by a Binghamton University faculty member argues that studying the history of terrorism in this country can lead to an understanding of the changing nature of the problem, methods for coping with the threat and the psychological, political and legal principles involved.

Released: 11-Dec-2006 8:05 PM EST
Binghamton Receives Radio Equipment That Aids in Disaster Management
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Binghamton University Police Department has received specialized radio equipment valued at $52,000 through a federal program. The Radio Inter-Operability System, or RIOS, allows first responders from several agencies to communicate during an emergency, even if they usually use different radio bands.

Released: 12-Dec-2006 6:25 PM EST
Researcher to Study Declining US Fertility Rates
Binghamton University, State University of New York

In the United States, the total fertility rate -- the number of children a woman has in her lifetime -- fell from seven or eight in 1800 to slightly more than two today, says J. David Hacker, assistant professor of history at Binghamton University. And with a five-year $667,237 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Hacker hopes to find out why.

Released: 20-Dec-2006 5:40 PM EST
Ho! Ho! Huh? Researchers Measure Holiday Spirit
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The holidays just wouldn't be the same without the decorations. From a single wreath or child's picture of Santa taped to a window, to elaborate displays, the festive season seems to spur the need to express the holiday spirit to our neighbors and kin. But neighborhoods also vary in the vigor of their holiday displays, as anyone who tours the streets of their town or city can attest.

Released: 21-Feb-2007 9:15 AM EST
Unraveling the Risk for Schizophrenia: Eye Movement and Attention
Binghamton University, State University of New York

In a study published in this month's Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Mark F. Lenzenweger, a professor of clinical science, neuroscience and cognitive psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), is the first to have found that abnormalities in eye movements and attention can be used to divide people into two groups in relation to schizophrenia-related risk.

Released: 22-Feb-2007 9:00 AM EST
New Book by Stress Measurement Expert Creates Guide for Researchers
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University Professor Gary D. James is hoping his new book will take the stress out of researching stress. Offering guidance on topics ranging from the best ways to collect saliva and urine to working with special populations including pregnant women and the elderly, James expects that the book will help students and professionals design more effective field studies and models for stress measurement.

Released: 26-Mar-2007 3:10 PM EDT
Binghamton University Libraries Offer New Tool
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York, has launched a new online search tool that will help young researchers, especially visual learners, delve more deeply into the resources of the University Libraries.

Released: 3-Apr-2007 8:45 AM EDT
Public Archaeology Facility Receives Major State Contract
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Public Archaeology Facility at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has won a new state contract worth up to $20 million over five years to inspect prospective Department of Transportation project sites.

Released: 3-Apr-2007 8:45 AM EDT
Certificate Program to Help Prepare Educational Leaders
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The School of Education at Binghamton University, State University of New York, will launch a new graduate program in educational leadership this fall. The Certificate of Advanced Studies, or CAS, is a post-master's degree program designed to prepare educational leaders to serve in PreK-12 schools and school districts.

Released: 20-Apr-2007 8:55 AM EDT
Mystery of the Earth’s Oldest Trees Unraveled
Binghamton University, State University of New York

William Stein, associate professor of biological sciences at Binghamton University, and colleagues at the New York State Museum in Albany, NY, and Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, have found new evidence related to the Earth's earliest forests, putting to rest some speculation as to what trees might have looked like millions of years ago.

Released: 27-Apr-2007 7:15 PM EDT
Binghamton University Again Among “America’s Best Value Colleges”
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), is one of the nation's best-value undergraduate institutions according to The Princeton Review, which features Binghamton in the new 2008 edition of its book, "America's Best Value Colleges."

Released: 30-Apr-2007 5:30 PM EDT
Binghamton University's School of Management Revises Curriculum
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University's School of Management (SOM) will revamp its curriculum this fall in an effort to better integrate freshmen into the school and provide all students with a more holistic view of the business world.

Released: 18-May-2007 8:35 AM EDT
DeFleur Recognized for International Leadership
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University President Lois B. DeFleur has been selected by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) Commission on International Programs to receive the 2007 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award.

Released: 5-Jun-2007 12:00 AM EDT
Borderline Personality Disorder Shows Improvements with Intensive Psychotherapy
Binghamton University, State University of New York

An intensive form of talk therapy, known as transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP), can help individuals affected with borderline personality disorder (BPD) by reducing symptoms and improving their social functioning, according to an article in the June issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, a premier psychiatry journal.

Released: 20-Aug-2007 2:20 PM EDT
New Downtown Center to Strengthen Community Partnerships
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York, today officially opened the doors of its Downtown Center, bringing with it enhanced opportunities for community and educational partnerships, and a new sense of vibrancy to the heart of Binghamton.

Released: 31-Aug-2007 9:00 AM EDT
Researchers Investigate Evolving Malaria Resistance
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Funded by a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists at Binghamton University, State University of New York, hope to understand how the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum evolved resistance to the once-effective medication chloroquine.

Released: 12-Sep-2007 3:20 PM EDT
Software Gift Enhances Enterprise Resource Planning Instruction
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Infor Global Solutions and Synergy Resources, leading providers of enterprise resources planning (ERP) software solutions and services, and Binghamton University today announced an in-kind software and services gift to make VISUAL Enterprise, a world-class ERP software solution, available to engineering and management students and faculty.

Released: 2-Oct-2007 12:00 AM EDT
Professor Redefines School "Spirit"
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Across America, ghost stories help college students learn the rules of life on campus and aid young people in navigating complex relationships. But don't be spooked: The ghosts of campus legends are generally friendly, helpful presences, or spirits who wish to share a cautionary tale of some sort.

Released: 26-Oct-2007 1:00 PM EDT
Tips for Maintaining Family Sanity During the Holiday Season
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Have your holidays become more pain than pleasure? If so, take some time to recoup your sanity and make the holiday season the joyous time is was meant to be for you and your family.

Released: 8-Oct-2007 2:10 PM EDT
School Violence Prevention: Watching for the Warning Signs
Binghamton University, State University of New York

School shootings, while heinous and frightening, remain relatively rare events, However, they leave behind a devastating aftermath of loss and psychological trauma and we need to take steps to recognize kids at risk to prevent further carnage.

Released: 8-Oct-2007 4:00 PM EDT
University Students Get Opera Intro - Beijing Style!
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Tucked away in a corner of the Fine Arts Building at Binghamton University, a studio fills with the sound of wooden spears striking the floor. Students run through a routine unlike anything they've seen in other Theatre Department classes as two teachers call to them in a mix of Chinese and English.

Released: 15-Oct-2007 9:00 AM EDT
New Initiative to Help Binghamton University Retirees, Boomers
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University is hoping a new human resources initiative will be a jump-start in preparing for the fast-approaching retirement of their Baby Boomer population. With the creation of a new part-time retiree services coordinator position, the University hopes it can keep retirees connected to the campus. In turn, the University is hoping former faculty and staff will remain more actively involved with the campus community.

Released: 8-Nov-2007 12:00 AM EST
Grid Computing Shows Potential for Answering Big Questions
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Three grid computing experts at Binghamton University, State University of New York, say they now have the hardware and resources to take on questions that might never be answered without massively powerful computers.

Released: 30-Nov-2007 3:50 PM EST
University Residential Communities Awarded LEED Green Building Certification
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York, has been awarded LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for the Windham and Cascade residential buildings in Mountainview College residential community. They are the first SUNY residence halls to achieve the nationally recognized standard.

Released: 12-Dec-2007 1:00 PM EST
Web-based Dataset Explores Government Respect for Human Rights
Binghamton University, State University of New York

As one of the largest human rights datasets in the world, the Cingranelli and Richards (CIRI) Human Rights Project shines a global spotlight on government respect for a wide range of human rights. Headed up by David Cingranelli, professor of political science at Binghamton University, and David Richards, assistant professor of political science at the University of Memphis, CIRI tracks data from 195 countries over a 26-year period.

Released: 12-Dec-2007 1:00 PM EST
New Book Explores How Financial Institutions Can Spread Democracy
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The widely criticized structural adjustment policies of international financial institutions can help spread democracy around the world, according to a new book co-authored by a researcher at the Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 16-Jan-2008 8:00 AM EST
Peace Corps Recognizes Binghamton University as a Top Volunteer-Producer
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York, has entered the Peace Corps' top 25 list of major volunteer-producing colleges and universities in the nation. Ranked among the top medium-sized schools, Binghamton University also had more alumni serving in the Peace Corps than any other SUNY campus.

Released: 18-Jan-2008 7:00 PM EST
Experts on 2008 Presidential Campaign Related Issues Available
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Experts from Binghamton University, State University of New York, are available to discuss issues related to the 2008 presidential campaign, including 1) illegal immigration 2) the right of workers to organize and collectively bargain 3) economic globalization 4) campaign financing 5) voter turnout.

Released: 6-Feb-2008 10:45 AM EST
Raising Teens: How Parents Can Bridge Societal Challenges
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Parenting philosophies come and go, but old-fashioned values are still the best, says Binghamton University nursing professor in two new books on raising adolescents. "Kids are not just small adults," Associate Professor Mary Muscari said. "That's my mantra. Even teenagers don't think like adults. They don't have that ability, those experiences."

Released: 21-Feb-2008 4:00 PM EST
Laser and Sensor Technology at New Wavelengths
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.

Released: 21-Feb-2008 4:00 PM EST
Grant to Support Elder Care Social Work Program
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Binghamton University Masters of Social Work (MSW) program has been awarded $75,000 to develop an innovative program that prepares social workers to specialize in older adult care.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
New Grants Expand Autism Services, Resources Across New York State
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.


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