Helping teachers use keys to vocabulary building
Research shows that a large vocabulary is vital to reading comprehension and communication ability. It even affects how we perceive one another. But Karen Bromley, a professor in the School of Education and Human Development, says elementary-grade teachers have largely ignored vocabulary building and their students are, literally, at a loss for words. Read more
Dublin’s book tapped for electronic rebirth as part of landmark project
A book written by Binghamton University history Professor Thomas Dublin is one of the first 500 books to be selected by the American Council of Learned Societies for posting online as part of its landmark History E-Book Project. Read more
Inventive Binghamton faculty recognized
State University of New York Chancellor Robert L. King this week honored four Binghamton scholars for their contribution to the advancement of humanity through groundbreaking research. The four were among 54 SUNY researchers recognized. Read more
A sacred trust: BU hosts Iroquois repatriation delegation
With the time-consuming process of documenting box upon box of Native American remains, sacred objects and grave goods behind her, Nina Versaggi, director of the Public Archaeology Facility, is now planning for what comes next: return of the remains and sacred objects to their tribes. Read more
Center for Protein Dynamics gets $200k federal boost
Binghamton University’s Center for Protein Dynamics will receive $200,000 in federal funds that were included in the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill approved by Congress last week. Read more
Economist teases key threads from tapestries of market data
Every year, around the world, trillions of dollars in government securities are purchased at treasury auctions to finance public debt. How well that process works can affect interest rates at your local bank and on Wall Street — and how quickly you can save money for your children’s education and your own retirement. Read more
March 27 workshop planned on heels of research symposium
The Division of Research will sponsor a half-day research workshop, from noon to 3 p.m. March 27 in the Public Service Programs Center. The event is designed to capitalize on momentum created by the major statewide research symposium held on campus earlier this month. Read more
