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NYPIRG hosts water quality forum at Binghamton University
In 2017, Binghamton’s water system served 1,263,688,404 gallons of water to 44,564 people, according to the city’s official website. Now, students are starting discussions on whether this water is as clean as...
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Students present research, projects at the Freshman Research Immersion program's poster session
Presenting research on topics ranging from algae to earthquakes, approximately 500 underclassmen showcased their work on Wednesday night as part of the Freshman Research Immersion (FRI) program at Binghamton University. Freshmen and...
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CCPA graduate students exhibit research at showcase
Graduate students from the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) gathered at the Binghamton University Downtown Center on Tuesday morning to exhibit their research in the school’s fall showcase. The showcase,...
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BU researchers study genes of champion racehorse Seabiscuit
Once used to hold cigarettes and matches, a pair of silvered hooves from Seabiscuit are now being used at Binghamton University to research the genes of the champion racehorse. Seabiscuit raced during...
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Annual TIER Talks addresses the effects of climate change, how to reduce global warming
Three climate change experts and Binghamton University alumni gathered on Saturday to give a talk on localizing environmental impact and educating on the effects of global warming. The Binghamton Alumni Association hosted...
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BU partners with NextFlex, becomes first center for increased production in New York
Binghamton University will be the first NextFlex node in New York for the company’s flexible hybrid electronics initiative. During a daylong symposium at the Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC), Malcolm Thompson, executive director...
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Library exhibition highlights benefits, uses of infographics in research
The hometowns of Binghamton University students, the population of Broome County and the frequency of calls to Harpur’s Ferry all have something in common — they’re all data, and they can all...
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Binghamton University's first corpse flower declared deceased
After 11 years of pollinations, dormancies and inflorescences, Binghamton University’s first corpse flower, Metis, was declared deceased in April. The once 90-pound, 87-inch flower was dormant in 2016 and eventually became overrun...
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Annual Edgar W. Couper lecture highlights mixed methods
Each year, the Edgar W. Couper Endowment Fund for Educational Excellence brings one distinguished scientist to speak at Binghamton University. On Friday, the fund brought Anthony Onwuegbuzie, the former president of the...
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BU receives $400K grant from NYSEG
Binghamton University was presented with a $400,000 grant from the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) this past Thursday. The award — the third in the past four years from...