Anthropologist wins recognition
Michael A. Little, distinguished professor of anthropology, will receive the Charles R. Darwin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Physical Anthropology from the American Association of Physical Anthropologists in April. "It's called the lifetime achievement award, and so it's not given to young people," said Little, a spry 69-year-old with a full head of hair and no plans to retire. "I have somewhat mixed feelings about being in the age category where I'm getting this award." Read more
Book focuses on terrorism
Terrorism has plagued the United States throughout its history, though some seem to believe it began with the Oklahoma City bombing and the Sept. 11 attacks. A new book by a Binghamton University adjunct faculty member argues that studying the history of terrorism in this country can lead to an understanding of the changing nature of the problem, methods for coping with the threat and the psychological, political and legal principles involved. Read more
Professor honored by Air Force’s new Young Investigator Research Program
A Binghamton faculty member is one of 21 scientists and engineers nationwide who submitted winning proposals through the Air Force's new Young Investigator Research Program. Assistant Professor Scott Craver, 33, was chosen from a pool of 145 for the honor, which comes with about $300,000 in funding during the next three years. His project will focus on the identification of secret algorithms using oracle attacks. Read more
Discovery has implications for health care, manufacturing
A Binghamton University biologist's discovery of a molecule that induces the dispersion of biofilms will likely mean a sea change in health care, manufacturing, shipping and pharmaceutics over the coming years. David Davies has found and is in the process of synthesizing a compound that will cause biofilm colonies to disperse, thus leaving individual bacteria up to 1,000 times more susceptible to disinfectants, antibiotics and immune functions. Read more
New complex to play key role in regional economic vitality
Binghamton University officials today joined regional business and political leaders for the formal opening of the first building of the campus' new Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC). The facility will aid the University in its efforts to encourage and facilitate cutting-edge research in the biotechnology and biomedical fields and help move innovation from the laboratory to the marketplace. Read more
Book stirs debate on French history
Howard G. Brown challenges accepted views about one of the most important periods in French history with his new book, Ending the French Revolution. Read more
Personal journey to forgiveness inspires a book
A bumper sticker on Lois Einhorn’s office door challenges readers “To comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Read more
