To teach evolution, you have to understand creationists
“Evolution educators do not simply need to spread the word about evolution,” Binghamton historian Adam Laats writes in The Chronicle of Higher Education. “We need to convince and convert Americans who sincerely hold differing understandings about the nature and meaning of science.” Read more
One affair, two standards
The popular narrative surrounding David Petraeus’ affair reflects a sexist double standard — one that is quick to forgive men and eager to blame women for transgressing the sexual boundaries of matrimony, Binghamton’s Leigh Ann Wheeler writes in the Times-Union of Albany. Read more
Tech fund boosts Binghamton inventors
The SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund will help two Binghamton researchers bring their inventions to the marketplace. Read more
Hurricane Sandy unlikely to spur needed economic stimulus
Experts, including Binghamton economist Solomon Polachek, tell the Huffington Post that like past hurricanes, Sandy will probably hurt the economy at the local level and have no discernible economic impact at the national level. Read more
America Innovates Act event
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand visits Binghamton University to discuss the America Innovates Act, which would help scientists and researchers secure resources and training to turn discoveries into marketable products, high-tech companies and jobs. View gallery
Did we invent God?
Research conducted by Binghamton evolutionist David Sloan Wilson was recently featured on Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. Watch video
The Physics of Music
Binghamton geophysicist Jeff Barker connects music, physics in a lecture and concert at the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center. Watch video
