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
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
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
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
Researchers investigate evolving malaria resistance
Funded by a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, scientists at Binghamton University hope to understand how the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum evolved resistance to the once-effective medication chloroquine. Read more
