A sacred trust: BU hosts Iroquois repatriation delegation
With the time-consuming process of documenting box upon box of Native American remains, sacred objects and grave goods behind her, Nina Versaggi, director of the Public Archaeology Facility, is now planning for what comes next: return of the remains and sacred objects to their tribes. Read more
Boehlert advocates balanced research funding strategy
Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford), chair of the House Science Committee, wrapped up the “Destination Discovery: Unleashing Your Research Potential” symposium March 7, describing it as “exactly the kind of thing we need to be doing to ensure the future of New York state.” Read more
BU chemist studies drug – protein interactions for clues to next-generation anticancer drugs
The work of a Binghamton chemistry professor is altering conventional wisdom about the interactions of the anticancer drug Taxol ® and could lead to the development of even more effective, next-generation pharmaceuticals. Read more
BU poet Maria Mazziotti Gillan captures Italian heritage in verse
When you read Maria Mazziotti Gillan's poetry, you feel that you know her. It is as if you have grown up alongside her and experienced every aspect of her Italian, post-World War II upbringing in Patterson, NJ. Read more
Center for Protein Dynamics gets $200k federal boost
Binghamton University’s Center for Protein Dynamics will receive $200,000 in federal funds that were included in the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill approved by Congress last week. Read more
Economist teases key threads from tapestries of market data
Every year, around the world, trillions of dollars in government securities are purchased at treasury auctions to finance public debt. How well that process works can affect interest rates at your local bank and on Wall Street — and how quickly you can save money for your children’s education and your own retirement. Read more
March 27 workshop planned on heels of research symposium
The Division of Research will sponsor a half-day research workshop, from noon to 3 p.m. March 27 in the Public Service Programs Center. The event is designed to capitalize on momentum created by the major statewide research symposium held on campus earlier this month. Read more
