Book focuses on terrorism

Posted in: Top Stories, 2006

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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.

Nov 16, 2006 - 12:00:00 AM Read more

Binghamton University faculty wins Air Force's new Young Investigator Research Program

Posted in: Top Stories, 2006

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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.

Oct 19, 2006 - 12:00:00 AM Read more

BU biologist's discovery likely to spur sea change in health care, manufacturing, shipping and pharmaceutics

Posted in: Top Stories, 2006

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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.

Oct 12, 2006 - 12:00:00 AM Read more

New Binghamton University complex to play key role in regional economic vitality

Posted in: Top Stories, 2006
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - 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.

Oct 3, 2006 - 12:00:00 AM Read more

Book stirs debate on French history

Posted in: Top Stories, 2006
Howard G. Brown challenges accepted views about one of the most important periods in French history with his new book, Ending the French Revolution.

Sep 5, 2006 - 12:00:00 AM Read more