Professor’s book examines Johannesburg
Martin J. Murray believes cities in Africa and Asia are creating a new template for urban development. Though some may see them as backward, these are the cities of the future, he argues, with an entrepreneurial spirit and ever-shrinking public spaces. Read more
Summer institutes target teachers, seventh-graders
Binghamton University will offer two summer programs designed to excite students and teachers about science, math and engineering. The Go Green Institute will offer 50 seventh-graders an intensive hands-on learning experience centered on the theme of a greener living environment, while the Big Ideas in Science Institute will focus on professional development for science teachers. Read more
Research on sequels offers insight on film franchises
Movie sequels don’t always do as well at the box office as the original, but they tend to do much better than non-sequels, according to a new study in the July Journal of Business Research. And timing is everything, according to the experts at Binghamton University and Florida Atlantic University: The shorter the period between releases, the better. Read more
Researchers explore altruism’s unexpected ally — selfishness
Just as religions dwell upon the eternal battle between good and evil, angels and devils, evolutionary theorists dwell upon the eternal battle between altruistic and selfish behaviors in the Darwinian struggle for existence. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), evolutionary theorists at Binghamton University suggest that selfishness might not be such a villain after all. Read more
Research Foundation honors faculty
Two Binghamton faculty members were among 20 of New York’s most important and innovative scholars and scientists honored by the Research Foundation of SUNY last week. Read more
University opens cutting-edge microelectronics manufacturing center
Binghamton University inaugurated its Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM) facility today in a ceremony attended by business, political and community leaders. A collaborative effort by Binghamton University, Endicott Interconnect Technologies and Cornell University, the CAMM will pioneer microelectronics manufacturing research and development in a roll-to-roll (R2R) format. These efforts will result in flexible, rugged, lightweight electronic components and innovative products that will be critical to next-generation applications in areas such as military and homeland security, lighting, energy and power generation, displays, and product identification and tracking. Read more
Human rights undermined by Third World economic development initiatives
A new book by a Binghamton faculty member argues that the policies and programs of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund have led to increased violations of human rights in the developing world. Read more
