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Sensor research supported by $1.1 million federal earmark

Sensor research supported by $1.1 million federal earmark

Published Nov 6, 2003

$1.1 million federal earmark championed by Congressman Maurice Hinchey, NY-22 will support Binghamton University's advanced sensor design and threat detection research as part of the University's overarching initiative to carve out an important niche for itself in the area of small-scale systems research and development. Read more

A picture perfect test of well-being: Graphic assessment tool tunes into life satisfaction

A picture perfect test of well-being: Graphic assessment tool tunes into life satisfaction

Published Sep 12, 2003

After working at it for the past decade, gerontologist and Dean of the Decker School of Nursing Sarah Gueldner has led a team of colleagues from institutions the world over in the development of a unique research tool to quantifiably measure almost anyone's sense of well-being. Read more

Bridges program opens new doors for students

Bridges program opens new doors for students

Published Sep 12, 2003

When Keisha Bonner enrolled at Westchester Community College, she didn't know what she wanted to do with her life. A career in scientific research never occurred to her until she joined the SUNY Upstate Bridges to the Baccalaureate program and spent the summer working with professors Karl Wilson and Anna Tan-Wilson at Binghamton University. Read more

Hinchey seeks $2.2 million federal boost for BU sensor research

Hinchey seeks $2.2 million federal boost for BU sensor research

Published Sep 12, 2003

Advanced sensor and threat detection research at Binghamton University could receive up to a $2.2 million federal boost, thanks to the support of U.S. Representative Maurice Hinchey, NY-22. Read more

Mind games: Rescuing human survival from the maelstrom of everyday change

Mind games: Rescuing human survival from the maelstrom of everyday change

Published Sep 12, 2003

The meaning and nature of change is a question that has fascinated some of the world's greatest minds since long before the birth of Christ. Today, legions of philosophers and hosts of cognitive scientists continue to work to resolve what may be one of the world's greatest paradoxes: How is it that change and constancy coexist in the world and in the human mind? Read more

Sammakia named to interim research post: Sets sights on continued growth

Sammakia named to interim research post: Sets sights on continued growth

Published Sep 12, 2003

Bahgat Sammakia, professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Integrated Electronics Engineering Center, has been named interim vice president for research effective August 1, 2003. President Lois B. DeFleur made the announcement. Read more

Students gain hands-on work experience; community benefits from University’s expertise

Students gain hands-on work experience; community benefits from University’s expertise

Published Sep 12, 2003

Binghamton University has received nearly $80,000 to support student internships within the upper Susquehanna River basin. The money is part of a $700,000 Watershed Initiative grant presented by the Environmental Protection Agency to the Upper Susquehanna Coalition at a July 2 ceremony on the South Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge in Binghamton Read more