Helping teachers use keys to vocabulary building
Research shows that a large vocabulary is vital to reading comprehension and communication ability. It even affects how we perceive one another. But Karen Bromley, a professor in the School of Education and Human Development, says elementary-grade teachers have largely ignored vocabulary building and their students are, literally, at a loss for words. Read more
Libous says BU key to region’s success
Binghamton University is central to the region’s efforts to identify new industrial and economic opportunities, State Senator Thomas Libous said Monday during a visit to campus to review a number of new projects. “If we don’t build it around the University, we’re never going to build it,” Libous said. “It all starts right here. The University is a tremendous asset for the community.” Read more
Photochemistry research could lead to cleaner environment, new sensors
Alistair Lees spends much of his research time hoping to see the light. Using tools that improve by several orders of magnitude on the accuracy of microscopes and stopwatches, Lees is working at the molecular level to explore the effect of light on chemical systems. Read more
Sadik and McLeod patents
Binghamton University chemist Omowunmi Sadik, an expert in the field of advanced sensor development, has been awarded a patent for a technology that could soon be improving physicians' ability to track and treat tumors. Read more
Sensor research supported by $1.1 million federal earmark
$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
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
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
