Wu leads quest to expose hidden forces behind earthquakes
Binghamton’s Francis Wu is leading a project that could help scientists around the globe find subsurface faults and better understand how tectonic forces act to build mountains. This knowledge may ultimately enable scientists to predict earthquakes more reliably. Read more
Parkinson’s researcher receives $1.33 million from NIH
A Binghamton University researcher will receive $1.33 million from the National Institutes of Health to support Parkinson’s disease research. Christopher Bishop, assistant professor of psychology, said his primary interest lies not only in the treatment of Parkinson’s but also in the side effects of treatment. Read more
Book explores trials and tribulations of Russian poets
The fierce determination of several Russian poets who lived and wrote in the early 20th century provided the inspiration for a new book by Binghamton faculty member Donald Loewen. Read more
Research targets new materials for next-generation lasers
Binghamton physicist Oana Malis has received nearly $400,000 in grants to investigate optical properties of new materials. Read more
Parents can’t afford to be pals says Decker professor
Parenting philosophies come and go, but old-fashioned values are still the best, says a Binghamton University nursing professor in two new books on raising adolescents. Read more
Building an information grid for scientists
The success of future research in numerous fields depends upon advanced computing and information transfer. “Computer science has advanced so much in the last 10 to 20 years that it has the potential to change the way science is practiced,” Binghamton's Kenneth Chiu says. Read more
Expert on measuring stress creates guide for researchers
Professor Gary D. James has devoted 25 years to studying stress in humans. Along the way, he has studied Samoans and New Yorkers, figured out how to gather reliable blood pressure readings during everyday situations and collected untold numbers of saliva and urine samples. Read more
