Tag: Binghamton University
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The Academic Minute for 2026.01.19-2026.01.23
Monday George Homsy – Binghamton University African-American Households Shoulder Heavier Burden of Energy Costs George Homsy’s research centers on sustainability and local government policymaking. He explores the drivers of sustainability policy change and the results of implementation. His interest lies in small- to medium-size cities and towns. He is the co-principal investigator (with Dr. Mildred…
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Danielle Dunne, Binghamton University – What’s the Best Way to Handle Difficult Workplace Conversations?
On Binghamton University Week: We all have to have difficult conversations at work. How do we handle them best? Danielle Dunne, associate professor in the School of Management, discusses. Danielle Dunne is an Associate Professor in the School of Management at Binghamton University whose research explores leadership emergence, team dynamics, and workplace communication strategies. What’s…
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Cody Dew, Binghamton University – The Hidden Bias Behind Career Choices and Stuttering
On Binghamton University Week: Stuttering shouldn’t hold someone back, but people who stutter can face biases. Cody Dew, assistant professor in the division of speech and language pathology at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, fights against the stereotypes. Cody Dew is a licensed speech-language pathologist and assistant professor in the Division of…
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Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, Binghamton University – Feel like a Fraud Even When You’re Successful? It May Be Impostor Phenomenon
On Binghamton University Week: If you feel like a fraud, it might be the imposter phenomenon. Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, psychology lecturer, explains. Shin’s research and teaching are transactional, mutually informing and inspiring the other. Her research explores the individual and psychosocial factors that contribute to students’ academic engagement (particularly students from underrepresented groups). This work…
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Amber Churchill, Binghamton University – Grasslands Can Withstand Climate Extremes With a Boost of Nutrients
On Binghamton University Week: A boost of nutrients could be what grasslands need for the future. Amber Churchill, assistant professor of ecosystem science, looks into why. Amy Churchill is a plant ecologist conducting research on the consequences of global environmental change at the interface of plant communities and ecosystem ecology, with experience in a range…
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George Homsy, Binghamton University – African American Households Shoulder a Heavier Burden of Energy Costs
On Binghamton University Week: African American households are shouldering a heavier burden of energy costs; why is this? George Homsy, Director of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy, finds two possible reasons why. George Homsy’s research centers on sustainability and local government policymaking. He explores the drivers of…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2025.01.19)
Binghamton University Week on The Academic Minute 2026.01.19 Monday George Homsy, Director of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy, discusses why African-Americans shoulder a heavier burden of energy costs. Tuesday Amber Churchill, assistant professor of ecosystem science, looks into how a boost nutrients could be what…
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Katherine Wander, Binghamton University – Exploring How Iron Plays a Key Role In COVID Infection
Iron isn’t just important for us – viruses need it too. Katherine Wander, associate professor of anthropology at Binghamton University, examines how this plays a role in COVID infections. Kathy Wander is a biological anthropologist in Binghamton University’s department of Anthropology. She received her BA from the Ohio State University and her MPH and PhD…
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Nancy Guo, Binghamton University – The Search For Relapse Predictors In Lung Cancer Tumors
Lung cancer has a high chance of relapse, so how do we get out of ahead of it? Nancy Guo, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in the school of computing at Binghamton University, discusses technology that helps us do so. Nancy Guo is one of the newest additions to the Binghamton University School of Computing as…
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Bradley Cannon, Binghamton University – Having the ‘Right’ Friends May Hold the Secret to Building Wealth
Having the right friends might mean a more secure financial future. Bradley Cannon, assistant professor of finance within the School of Management at Binghamton University, outlines the link. Brad Cannon, assistant professor of finance at Binghamton University Dr. Cannon’s research interests include behavioral finance, household finance, investments and financial technology. The study, titled “Friends with…