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New book examines human right to health, pushes for rating system for pharmaceutical companies

July 8, 2020 sarah Jonas Big Pharma, Binghamton, Binghamton University, Drugs, Global Health, Health, Human Rights, Medicine, Pharma, Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmaceuticals, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton

Every human being has the right to health and new initiatives should be put in place to encourage pharmaceutical companies to ensure that everyone has access to essential medicine, according to a new book from Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

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Colleges that emphasize activism have more civically engaged students, new research shows

July 7, 2020 sarah Jonas Activism, Binghamton, Binghamton University, Civic Engagement, College, College Students, Social Issues, State University of New York at Binghamton, student activism, SUNY Binghamton

Students tend to be more engaged in activism if the school that they attend emphasizes social and political issues, according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Announcement

Karen A. Jones joins Binghamton University as vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion

July 7, 2020 sarah Jonas Academia, Binghamton, Binghamton University, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton, University

Karen A. Jones began her new role as Binghamton University’s first vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion Thursday, June 25. The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was created from the Binghamton University Road Map strategic plan to support the development and implementation of initiatives that create a welcoming campus climate that spreads fundamental respect for everyone.

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Spanish language increasingly more relevant to presidential elections

July 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Binghamton, Binghamton University, Election, Language, Linguistics, Political Candidates, Politics, Presidential Election, Spanish, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton, United States

Discourse in and about Spanish was present on both sides of the political spectrum, more so leading up to the 2016 presidential election than in previous cycles, according to research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Announcement

Nobel Prize-winning chemist M. Stanley Whittingham named to “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” list for 2020

July 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Binghamton, Binghamton University, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Immigrants, Immigration, Nobel Laureate, Nobel Prize, Stanley Whittingham, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton

M. Stanley Whittingham, a 2019 Nobel Laureate and distinguished professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s 2020 list of “Great Immigrants, Great Americans.”

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Researchers use machine learning to build COVID-19 predictions

June 29, 2020 sarah Jonas AI, Artificial Intelligence, Binghamton, Binghamton University, Computer Science, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health, Healthcare, Machine Learning, Pandemic, Prediction, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton, Virus

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York are using machine learning to track the coronavirus and predict where it might surge next.

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Universal right to health could inspire people, organizations to make real change

June 25, 2020 sarah Jonas Binghamton, Binghamton University, Healthcare, Human Rights, Philosophy, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton, Universal Health Care

Acknowledging health as a universal human right could galvanize people and organizations to make major improvements in health worldwide, according to new research from faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

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Biomedical researchers get closer to why eczema happens

June 24, 2020 sarah Jonas Atopic Dermatitis, Bacteria, Binghamton, Binghamton University, Biomedical Engineering, Dermatitis, Eczema, Engineering, Lipids, skin, State University of New York at Binghamton, stratum corneum, SUNY Binghamton

A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York may help to peel back the layers of unhealthy skin — at least metaphorically speaking — and get closer to a cure.

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Study: Air pollution from fracking linked to deaths in Pennsylvania

June 23, 2020 sarah Jonas air, Air Pollution, Air Quality, Binghamton, Binghamton University, Environment, Environmental Economics, fracking, Health, Pennsylvania, Pollution, shale gas, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton

Approximately 20 people in Pennsylvania lost their lives during a seven-year period because of particulate matter pollution emitted by shale gas wells, according to a recent study including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Research Alert

Spanish in the 2016 U.S. presidential election

June 23, 2020 sarah Jonas Binghamton, Binghamton University, Election, Language, Politicians, Politics, Spanish, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton, us politics, Voters, Voting

Announcement

$345K NSF grant to fund research to modify paper electronics to make them stretchable

June 16, 2020 sarah Jonas Batteries, Binghamton, Binghamton University, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Fuel Cells, Grant, NSF, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton

A three-year, $345,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will fund research at Binghamton University, State University of New York that seeks to modify paper’s mechanical properties while still retaining its advantages.

Expert Pitch

Tips for discussing racism with your children

June 16, 2020 sarah Jonas Binghamton, Binghamton University, Black Lives Matter, George Floyd protests, Parenting, Protest, Race, Racism, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton

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