Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand visits Binghamton University to discuss the America Innovates Act, which would help scientists and researchers secure resources and training to turn discoveries into marketable products, high-tech companies and jobs.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand shakes hands with researchers Oct. 8 before touring the Center for Autonomous Solar Power laboratory at Binghamton University.

Tara Dhakal, a research scientist with the Center for Autonomous Solar Power (CASP), discusses solar cells with U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand during her visit to the laboratory. CASP specializes in solar cells made with non-toxic, earth-abundant materials.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand speaks about the America Innovates Act, which would help scientists and researchers secure resources and training to turn discoveries into marketable products, high-tech companies and jobs.

Bahgat G. Sammakia, interim vice president for research at Binghamton University, discusses innovation and technology with U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand during her visit to the Analytical and Diagnostic Laboratory on campus.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand speaks with members of the news media after her Oct. 8 announcement at Binghamton University.