Researchers explore altruism's unexpected ally -- selfishness

Posted in: 2008, Top Stories

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Just as religions dwell upon the eternal battle between good and evil, angels and devils, evolutionary theorists dwell upon the eternal battle between altruistic and selfish behaviors in the Darwinian struggle for existence. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), evolutionary theorists at Binghamton University suggest that selfishness might not be such a villain after all.

May 5, 2008 - 8:58:24 AM Read more

A Binghamton University researcher will receive $1.33 million

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A Binghamton University researcher will receive $1.33 million from the National Institutes of Health to support Parkinson’s disease research.

Christopher Bishop, assistant professor of psychology, said his primary interest lies not only in the treatment of Parkinson’s but also in the side effects of treatment.

May 1, 2008 - 10:12:16 AM Read more

Research Foundation honors faculty

Posted in: 2008, Top Stories

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Two Binghamton faculty members were among 20 of New York’s most important and innovative scholars and scientists honored by the Research Foundation of SUNY last week.

Apr 28, 2008 - 12:03:42 PM Read more

Binghamton University opens cutting-edge microelectronics manufacturing center

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Binghamton University inaugurated its Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM) facility today in a ceremony attended by business, political and community leaders. A collaborative effort by Binghamton University, Endicott Interconnect Technologies and Cornell University, the CAMM will pioneer microelectronics manufacturing research and development in a roll-to-roll (R2R) format. These efforts will result in flexible, rugged, lightweight electronic components and innovative products that will be critical to next-generation applications in areas such as military and homeland security, lighting, energy and power generation, displays, and product identification and tracking.

Apr 1, 2008 - 3:02:49 PM Read more

Book explores trials and tribulations of Russian poets

Posted in: 2008, Top Stories

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The fierce determination of several Russian poets who lived and wrote in the early 20th century provided the inspiration for a new book by Binghamton faculty member Donald Loewen.

Mar 20, 2008 - 8:30:06 AM Read more