Earlier this month, Charles Darwin received an intriguing gift for his 203rd birthday--an online magazine that reports everything from biology to politics and the arts from an evolutionary perspective.
Valentine’s Day can be pretty painful for kids who don’t get their share of heart-shaped cards. Mary Muscari, associate professor in the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University and the author of Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood, offers tips for parents when their kids come home empty-handed.
Heart attacks in women go largely unrecognized 30 to 55 percent of the time and those who miss the warning signs and fail or delay getting help, run the risk of death or grave disability. But researchers at Binghamton University and SUNY Upstate Medical University have developed an educational program they believe will shorten the time to treatment and ultimately, save lives.
Helping at-risk high schoolers succeed in the classroom has always been difficult. Binghamton University Professor David Sloan Wilson thinks that he has a solution: design a school program that draws upon general theories of social behavior.
Binghamton University has opened its new Engineering and Science Building in a ceremony attended by elected officials, local leaders and University representatives. The facility is located next to the Biotechnology Building, which is part of the University’s Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC).
Online retailers have long wondered if trumpeting consumer-behavior statistics on their websites could hurt business. New findings from Binghamton University should ease their fears, just in time for Cyber Monday.
Three of the nation’s leading universities have joined with 15 US companies to launch a first-of-its-kind collaborative research center whose holistic approach to energy efficiency development could mean savings of millions of dollars and a much ‘greener’ electronics industry.
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.
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.
Binghamton University has opened a Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) instructional laboratory in the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science facilities.
The Civil War — already considered the deadliest conflict in American history — in fact took a toll far more severe than previously estimated. That’s what a new analysis of census data by Binghamton University historian J. David Hacker reveals.
Why did so many new nonprofit groups develop after the 9/11 attacks? And how did they perform post 9/11? A Binghamton University researcher offers key lessons that may help in future crises and in improved coordination between new and existing relief agencies.
Sometimes your worst enemy can become your best friend. That idea provided motivation for the latest breakthrough from Binghamton University physicist Michael Lawler and his colleagues, who are searching for the mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity.
Binghamton University researcher Christof Grewer thinks he has an important brain transport protein – glutamate transporter – figured out. And he’s using a novel approach to spy on them by taking aim with lasers.
Guangwen Zhou, a Binghamton University mechanical engineer, has received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for young researchers. Known for his work on oxidation and reduction reactions, Zhou’s research could lead to more durable gadgets and “greener” electronics-manufacturing processes.
For kids, summer vacation signals freedom but for parents, too much of a good thing can create problems once school starts. Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University and the author of Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood, offers tips for helping kids stay sharp while still keeping things fun – and affordable.
It’s an unfamiliar neighborhood and you find yourself in the middle of a bunch of streets and buildings you’ve never seen before. Giving the environment a quick once-over, you make a snap decision about whether you’re safe or not. And chances are, that first ‘gut’ call is the right one, say Binghamton University researchers Dan O’Brien and David Sloan Wilson in an article published in the current issue of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Many of the newest weapons in the war on cancer come in the form of personalized therapies that can target specific changes in an individual’s tumor. By disrupting molecular processes in tumor cells, these drugs can keep the tumor from growing and spreading. At the forefront of this work are Binghamton University researchers, Susan Bane, and Susannah Gal, who are deploying a new tool in their study of an enzyme called tubulin tyrosine ligase, or TTL.
It’s been almost a year since a series of explosions ripped through an oil-drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico killing 11 people and spewing millions of gallons of crude oil into the surrounding ocean. As the world watches yet another disaster unfold - the nuclear crisis in Japan - the initial question of ‘what went wrong’ has now become ‘how can we avoid it happening again.’ Binghamton University professor George Catalano has a possible solution. But it calls for a whole-scale re-examination of the engineering profession and its notions of ethical responsibility.
Two of the biggest influences on children — parents and schools — may unintentionally contribute to childhood obesity. That’s the observation of Susan Terwilliger, clinical associate professor in the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University, who studies the problem.
Mary Muscari, associate professor in the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University, and author of Let Kids Be Kids: Rescuing Childhood, offers suggestions for keeping the Easter Bunny spirit alive and hopping.
Yu David Liu, a Binghamton University computer scientist with an interest in “green” software development, has received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for young researchers.
Building on a solid foundation of strategic interactions with India, Binghamton University recently broadened its partnerships to include three new initiatives that will not only enhance the engineering knowledge base on a global scale but could also lead to economic development opportunities on both sides of the world.
Vishal Gupta believes the way that entrepreneurship is presented, discussed and taught must change — especially for women. “Where are the role models for women?” asks Gupta, an assistant professor of strategy at Binghamton University. “Pick up any book on entrepreneurship: It’s all about men. Switch on the TV, and when it comes to entrepreneurs, it is Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Where are the women entrepreneurs? They’re not being talked about.”
On Mar. 14, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in South Africa, conferred an honorary doctorate on C. Peter Magrath, president of Binghamton University.
Binghamton University researcher, Lijun Yin, wants computers to understand inputs from humans that go beyond the traditional keyboard and mouse.
Changhong Ke, a Binghamton University faculty member with an interest in nanoscience, is among just 43 researchers nationwide chosen for the Air Force’s Young Investigator Research Program this year.
Eight small teeth found in a cave near Rosh Haain, central Israel, are raising big questions about the earliest existence of humans and where we may have originated, says Binghamton University anthropologist Rolf Quam. Part of a team of international researchers led by Dr. Israel Hershovitz of Tel Aviv University, Qaum and his colleagues have been examining the dental discovery and recently published their joint findings in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology.
Binghamton University faculty offer thoughts on kissing and cuddling; dealing with the Valentine’s Day complainers aka cheapskates; and tips for making Valentine’s Day fun for the whole family.
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.
Predictions, prognostications or peaks into the future. Whatever they’re called, we all want to know what’s ahead for the new year. Here, seven faculty members at Binghamton University identify seven different issues, trends or events we’re likely to hear more about in 2011.
So, he or she has cheated on you for the umpteenth time and their only excuse is: “I just can’t help it.” According to researchers at Binghamton University, they may be right. The propensity for infidelity could very well be in their DNA.
Binghamton University researchers recently revived ancient bacteria trapped for thousands of years in water droplets embedded in salt crystals. For decades, geologists have looked at these water droplets — called fluid inclusions — and wondered whether microbes could be extracted from them. Fluid inclusions have been found inside salt crystals ranging in age from thousands to hundreds of millions years old.
Using a credit card to pay for groceries makes a person more likely to buy unhealthy food, according to a Binghamton University faculty member’s research paper that will appear in the June 2011 issue of Journal of Consumer Research.
Mary Muscari, associate professor and parenting expert at Binghamton University, has avoided stress-out Thanksgivings for over 20 years. She offers ways to keep stress from turning Thanksgiving into a real turkey.
Learning a hobby or other complex task in childhood with assistance from a trusted adult may help guard against the emergence of a personality disorder (PD) later on in life, reports a study in the current issue of the journal, Development and Psychopathology. Spending time with a child by reading with them, helping with homework or teaching them organizational skills helps to foster better psychological health in adulthood.
A new religious studies minor currently being offered at Binghamton University is taking a multidisciplinary approach to allow students to learn about a multicultural world.
Binghamton University, State University of New York, today launched construction of its New York State Center of Excellence in Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP) building in a ceremony attended by elected officials, local leaders and University representatives. The facility will connect with the Biotechnology and the Engineering and Science buildings, which are both part of the University’s Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC).
A revised elementary education certification program being implemented in the School of Education will give Binghamton University graduates the upper hand when searching for a job.
It’s going to cause a stink at Binghamton University’s E.W. Heier Teaching Greenhouse but the staff can hardly wait. One of their largest charges – the Amorphophallus titanum a.k.a. corpse flower or titan arum – is getting ready to bloom and expected to show off its strikingly good looks on or around Tuesday, September 14.
Anyone who has used an automated airline reservation system has experienced the promise – and the frustration – inherent in today’s automatic speech recognition technology. When it works, the computer “understands” that you want to book a flight to Austin rather than Boston, for example. Research conducted by Binghamton University’s Stephen Zahorian aims to improve the accuracy of such programs.
About 1 in 10 people have the potential to develop schizophrenia, but only 1 in 100 actually end up with this devastating illness. The challenge is in knowing why some do and some don't. Drawing from over 25 years of laboratory study, Mark F. Lenzenweger, a distinguished professor of clinical science, neuroscience and cognitive psychology at Binghamton University, thinks that not only does he have the makings of a good response to this troubling question but also how to go about finding those answers.
Binghamton University physicist Michael Lawler and his colleagues have made a breakthrough that could lead to advances in superconductors. Their findings will be published this week in the prestigious British journal Nature.
Imagine you’re an engineer charged with designing an SUV to sell in a third-world country. What sorts of questions might you consider before creating a prototype? This is a case study from Binghamton University faculty member George Catalano’s latest book series, Engineering and Society: Working Towards Social Justice. The books, which Catalano co-authored with Caroline Baillie of the University of Western Australia, encourage engineers to think about the long- and short-term implications of their projects.
Thomas O'Brien, director of Binghamton University's Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, is hoping that his new book will change the way students and teachers think about learning and teaching science.
Binghamton University has been awarded a four-year, $1.4 million grant by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to fund undergraduate interdisciplinary research opportunities around the theme of solving problems in the life sciences.
An entrepreneur and a Turkish educational partner will each receive an honorary doctorate at Binghamton University’s Commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 15-16 in the Events Center on the campus. Honorary doctorates will be awarded to Steven H. Bloom and to Ahmet Acar, rector (president) of Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Turkey. Bloom will receive the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and speak at the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences morning ceremony to be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16. Acar will receive the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and speak at the Harpur afternoon ceremony to be held at 3:30 p.m.
To understand why public policies fail or succeed, it's essential to learn how people form networks within an organization, or among groups that collaborate, says Pamela Mischen, associate professor of public administration at Binghamton University.
In a new book, Fundamentalism and Education in the Scopes Era: God, Darwin and the Roots of America's Culture Wars, Binghamton University educational historian Adam Laats turns his attention to Protestant fundamentalism in the 1920s. He found that the movement has had a major effect on the American school system and also helped lay the foundation for today's culture wars.
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.
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