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Released: 16-Dec-2022 8:05 AM EST
Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy – better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD – suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day. Binghamton Univesity mood expert offers strategies to beat the winter blues.

   
Released: 22-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Why spend thousands on a Bruce Springsteen concert ticket? A consumer behavior expert explains
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Subimal Chatterjee, a distinguished teaching professor in Binghamton University’s School of Management, explains what drives fans to pay high prices for concerts, and how dynamic pricing can frustrate buyers.

   
Released: 4-Mar-2020 3:25 PM EST
Professor works to preserve endangered Ladino language
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Bryan Kirschen, an assistant professor of Spanish and linguistics at Binghamton University, is working to preserve the Ladino language, which can be traced back to the 15th century.

Released: 24-Jan-2019 9:45 AM EST
Relationship expert debunks myths of dating, sex and marriage
Binghamton University, State University of New York

How we feel about ourselves and those we love depends in large part on the assumptions and expectations we hold about romantic relationships. It turns out that many of our beliefs about intimate relationships aren't backed up by science. Binghamton University psychology professor Matthew D. Johnson has debunked 25 of the biggest myths out there.

Released: 31-Jan-2017 9:05 AM EST
Founding Fathers Used Fake News, Racial Fear-Mongering to Unite Colonies During American Revolution, New Book Reveals
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Fake news and fear-based political dialogue are nothing new to politics. In fact, the Founding Fathers of the United States used these types of tactics to unite the 13 colonies during the American Revolution, according to a new book from Robert Parkinson, assistant professor of history at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 7-Jul-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Pupil Response Predicts Depression Risk in Kids
Binghamton University, State University of New York

How much a child’s pupil dilates in response to seeing an emotional image can predict his or her risk of depression over the next two years, according to new research from Binghamton University.

Released: 22-Jun-2015 12:05 PM EDT
Printing with Nanomaterials a Cost-Friendly, Eco-Friendly Alternative
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University are focusing on printed electronics: using inkjet technology to print electronic nanomaterials onto flexible substrates. When compared to traditional methods used in microelectronics fabrication, the new technology conserves material and is more environmentally friendly.

Released: 10-Jun-2015 9:05 AM EDT
Binghamton Engineer Creates Origami Battery
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can be used to create beautiful birds, frogs and other small sculptures. Now a Binghamton University engineer says the technique can be applied to building batteries, too.

Released: 2-Jun-2015 3:05 PM EDT
Brain’s Reaction to Certain Words Could Replace Passwords
Binghamton University, State University of New York

You might not need to remember those complicated e-mail and bank account passwords for much longer. According to a new study, the way your brain responds to certain words could be used to replace passwords.

Released: 20-May-2015 1:05 PM EDT
Cooling the Cloud: Binghamton PhD Student Sets Sights on Improving Data-Center Efficiency
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Data centers — large clusters of servers that power cloud computing operations, e-commerce and more — are one of the largest and fastest-growing consumers of electricity in the United States.

Released: 13-May-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Food Recovery Network at Binghamton University Fights Waste, Feeds Hungry
Binghamton University, State University of New York

French fry casserole is just one of the many food options made available to the hungry in the Binghamton area thanks to the Food Recovery Network (FRN) at Binghamton University. The program, launched in spring 2014, takes unused food from the dining halls and distributes it to non-profits, where it is consumed — with gratitude — by hungry people in the community.

5-May-2015 5:00 PM EDT
What Would Optimus Prime Do? New Research Taps Transformers to Shed Light on Business Leadership
Binghamton University, State University of New York

According to new research co-authored by Binghamton University’s Seth Spain, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the impact of Saturday morning cartoons. Spain's research research examines how fantasy-based stories, in particular the popular 1980s cartoon series The Transformers, can shape children’s perceptions of what behaviors are associated with effective leadership. It also could provide a basis for workplace-training programs.

Released: 11-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University International Graduate Student Applications Up Sharply, Buck National Trends
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University’s Graduate School has seen a healthy rise in applications for international students over the past year, in sharp contrast to slow growth nationally, according to the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).

Released: 20-May-2014 9:30 AM EDT
Binghamton University: Portrait of a Pilot
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Long before Jeff Bezos hitched Amazon’s wagon to the future of drone technology, a Jim Johnson, a facilities worker at Binghamton University turned an after-hours activity creating and flying a small squadron of drones (he prefers the term quad copters) into a new way to showcase the physical beauty of his scenic campus to the wider world using social media.

Released: 26-Mar-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Dr. Seuss Meets Darwin in Grad Student’s New Children’s Book
Binghamton University, State University of New York

BINGHAMTON, NY – The Jungle Book. Aesop’s Fables. Charlotte’s Web. Fantastical tales of anthropomorphized animals have delighted children for generations. That’s all well and good, said Robert Kadar, but kids need to learn the story behind the real animals − the ones that don’t sing or dance − and how they evolved.

Released: 13-Mar-2014 1:00 PM EDT
Binghamton School of Nursing Faculty Member Helps Rwandan Midwives
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Twenty years after the Rwandan Genocide left nearly 1 million dead and 2 million homeless, Binghamton University is playing a role in improving the nation’s healthcare. Karen Feltham, a clinical instructor in the Decker School of Nursing, spent the 2013 fall semester in Rwanda working with women in the Rwandan Midwives Association. Feltham was hired through the Clinton Health Access Initiative; a non-profit designed to strengthen health systems in developing countries.

Released: 31-Jan-2014 12:30 PM EST
20 by 2020 - Binghamton University Sets Goal of Enrolling 20,000 Students by 2020
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger today outlined plans to grow the University’s enrollment to 20,000 students − 14,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students − by 2020. To help reach this goal, Stenger unveiled a new 4-1-1 program to attract and retain qualified graduate students.

Released: 8-Jan-2014 10:00 AM EST
Binghamton University Professor Examines President Obama's International Image
Binghamton University, State University of New York

How the world views our president is the focus of a new book, edited by Binghamton University professor Dinesh Sharma. The book examines United States President Barack Obama’s international image, calling him “America’s first global president.”

Released: 2-Jan-2014 1:00 PM EST
“Cake Boss” Star Buddy Valastro on location at Binghamton University
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University recently hosted “Cake Boss” star, chef Buddy Valastro, and will be featured in an episode of the new TLC reality show “Bakery Boss,” slated to air Monday, Jan. 6.

Released: 16-Dec-2013 12:00 PM EST
A little ‘Downton’ in Binghamton
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Fans of Downton Abbey are eagerly anticipating the U.S. premiere of Season 4 on Jan. 5, when the British television drama resumes with events unfolding in the early 1920s. A trip to the Binghamton University archives offers a glimpse of what may lie even further ahead for Highclere Castle, the real-life estate featured on the show.

Released: 19-Nov-2013 12:00 PM EST
LGBT Family Service Group Moves to Binghamton University
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new $600,000 state grant will provide five years of funding for a community agency that supports same-sex parents and their families. The Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, founded in 2000, has relocated to Binghamton University.

Released: 7-Nov-2013 11:00 AM EST
Q&A: The ‘Dark Side’ at Work
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The use of personality tests in hiring is both common and controversial. Such tests consistently predict later job performance, though not with sufficient accuracy. Binghamton University’s Seth Spain, an industrial psychologist, says employers should look beyond the characteristics these tests focus on — and consider the power of the dark side.

Released: 28-Oct-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University: Remembering ‘The War of the Worlds’
Binghamton University, State University of New York

On Oct. 30, 1938, a radio adaption of H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds” sent many Americans in a panic over a potential Martian invasion. On Oct. 30, 2013, Binghamton University will be at the national forefront of a day of events designed to not only bring “The War of the Worlds” back to the public consciousness, but also to discuss the lessons learned from the production and live media, in general.

Released: 16-Oct-2013 11:00 AM EDT
One of the Quietest Places on Earth Found at Binghamton University
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Silence isn’t just golden, it’s an absolute necessity for Binghamton University Professor Ron Miles. Miles, a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering and associate dean of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, is an expert in acoustics. His current work involves building a better hearing aid, and for that he needs an extraordinarily quiet room.

Released: 8-Oct-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University Physicist Contributes to Creation of First Computer-Designed Superconductor
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University scientist Aleksey Kolmogorov and his international colleagues report this week on the successful synthesis of the first superconductor designed entirely on the computer.

Released: 27-Aug-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Binghamton University’s Center for Autonomous Solar Power Ranks Second in the World for Solar Technology Efficiency
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The new lab at Binghamton University’s Center for Autonomous Solar Power (CASP) recently passed the one-year mark and what a productive year it has been. Currently CASP ranks as second in the world in terms of demonstrating the efficiency of its solar technology.

Released: 29-Jul-2013 9:00 AM EDT
Binghamton University Study Aims to Improve Dyslexia Treatment
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Neuroscientist Sarah Laszlo wants to understand what’s going on in children’s brains when they’re reading. Her research may untangle some of the mysteries surrounding dyslexia and lead to new methods of treating America’s most common learning disorder.

Released: 20-Jun-2013 4:45 PM EDT
Immigrant Insights: Binghamton Researcher Explores Strengths, Needs of Asian Americans
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Korean-American young people often come to appreciate the sacrifices their parents make for them, according to research conducted by Binghamton University researcher Hyeyoung Kang. It’s a poorly understood subject, since studies of immigrant families frequently concentrate on challenges and conflicts, says Kang, an assistant professor of human development.

Released: 25-Oct-2011 3:00 PM EDT
Message from Occupy Wall Street Protestors to US Government: Create an Economy that Works
Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Wall Street protesters are not united in their grievances, because there are many appropriate targets for their anger and many ideas about how to solve problems. Sure, there are odd ducks among them. But we make a grave mistake when we focus on the crazies to discredit the legitimate grievances of large groups of citizens, says David Cingranelli, professor of political science at Binghamton University.

Released: 11-Oct-2011 5:00 PM EDT
Wall Street Protests: U.S. Losing Its Position as World’s Economic Engine
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Solomon W. Polachek, distinguished professor at Binghamton University, is available to discuss the reasons for the uptick in protest action – on Wall Street and around the globe. The reason? Economics.

Released: 11-Jan-2011 8:00 AM EST
Political Scientists Offer Thoughts on Arizona Shooting
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University faculty members are available to discuss a range of issues related to the tragic shootings that took place on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Arizona. Topics include the dangers that public officials face, the recent magnification of public anger and the dangers of inflammatory rhetoric. To arrange interviews, please contact Gail Glover or Ryan Yarosh at 607-759-7445.

Released: 8-Apr-2009 3:00 PM EDT
Managing Money by Managing Materialism in Kids
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.

Released: 9-Jan-2009 1:00 PM EST
Expert Available to Discuss Parallels Between the Obama Inauguration and the FDR Inauguration
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.

Released: 31-Oct-2008 1:00 PM EDT
What, No Santa? Keeping the Spirit Alive When Children Stop Believing
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.

Released: 22-Aug-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Experts Available to Discuss Tough Topics Facing the Presidential Candidates
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.

Released: 12-Aug-2008 2:00 PM EDT
How to Avoid the Back-to-school Blues
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.'

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Child Mental Health: Minimizing Childhood Stress
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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.

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.


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