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  • David Collins honored with STAR Award

    David Collins, instrumentation support specialist in the Department of Earth Sciences, received the STAR Award last week. The award, given monthly, recognizes outstanding service by faculty and staff members within the 海角乱伦社区 community. Colleagues Thea Barbelet, Joseph Graney, David M. Jenkins, Tim Lowenstein, H. Richard Naslund, Alex Nikulin, Molly Patterson, Jeff Pietras and Jonathan Schmitkons nominated Collins, citing his dedication, leadership and exceptional expertise.

    鈥淒ave鈥檚 contributions are essential to both the daily operation of our analytical labs and the broader success of our research initiatives,鈥 Pietras wrote. 鈥淗e approaches his work with reliability, thoughtfulness and a collaborative spirit that exemplifies the values recognized by the STAR Award. His commitment to excellence not only strengthens research outcomes but also fosters a supportive environment for faculty, staff and students alike.鈥

    Collins received a letter from President Stenger, a check for $100, a special coffee mug and a STAR pin. For more information about the award or to submit a nomination for a co-worker, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rachel Coker or visit /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

  • Parking office temporarily relocated: May 29-June 30

    Beginning May 29 through June 30, the Parking Services office will be temporarily relocated to the Welcome Center. During this time, staff will be available at the Welcome Center between 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to assist with all in-person transactions.

    As a reminder, payments, vehicle updates and permit purchases can also be conveniently completed online through the parking portal at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Parking Services or visit

  • Sign up for Newsline

    Get all the latest news from around the world about 海角乱伦社区 delivered to your inbox through Newsline, a resource from 海角乱伦社区's Media and Public Relations Office.

    To learn more and sign up, click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Ryan Yarosh or visit

  • Annual Security and Fire Report available online

    海角乱伦社区鈥檚 Annual Security and Fire Report shows statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by 海角乱伦社区 and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. It also includes fire statistics for residential facilities.

    The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and emergency notifications, as well as links to information provided by local law enforcement agencies. You may access the report online at the link below. You also have the right to obtain a paper copy by contacting Human Resources at (607)-777-2187.

    For more information, contact Andrew Baker, at abaker@binghamton.edu, or visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Andrew Baker or visit /student-handbook/pdfs/annual-security-and-fire-report.pdf

  • VIDEO: Harvey's Last Commencement

    Commencement was a time to celebrate the Class of 2025, but it also marked President Stenger's last time leading a ceremony. We tagged along and captured some of the final 鈥 emotional 鈥 moments.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit

  • Mandela Room and Old Union Hall room requests opening for Spring 2026

    Thinking about your department鈥檚 future events? The Union will begin accepting requests for events for the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall from Jan. 2, 2026, through Aug. 1, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Use B-There at the link below to make a request.

    For all other rooms:
    The Union will begin accepting requests for events in non-classroom spaces from Aug. 2-Dec. 24, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10. These spaces include:
    - Culinary Makerspace
    - UU Fireplace Lounge
    - CIW Dining Center
    - Peace Quad and Spine locations
    - UU General Meeting Rooms (UU 111, 121, 122, 123, 124, W324, 325 and B08)
    - UU Practice Room WB14B
    - Tillman Lobby and Library Breezeway Tabling
    - YS Kim Korean Student Center

    Faculty/staff can request all other Union Rooms for the Fall 2025 Semester on July 1, 2025.

    For More Information:

    Contact Catherine Faughnan or visit

Arts and Entertainment

  • Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Pure Prairie League at the Anderson Center: June 21

    The Anderson Center for the Performing Arts welcomes country-rock legends the Ozark Mountain Daredevils to the Osterhout Concert Theater on Saturday, June 21, for 鈥淲hen it Shines: the Final Tour,鈥 with special guest Pure Prairie League.

    With eight of their albums selling over two million copies and worldwide hits like 鈥淛ackie Blue鈥 and 鈥淚f You Want To Get To Heaven鈥 still in regular classic rock rotation after half a century, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils have come a long way from the Missouri bars and porches where their music was born. Combining stunning vocal harmonies with a distinctive mix of country rock and electric bluegrass, the Dares were one of the most decorated and inventive bands of the 20th century. With a grateful heart and an undying spirit, the band embarks on their farewell tour, "When It Shines," throughout 2024-25. Audiences can expect an unforgettable musical celebration of the band's legacy, with each performance an ode to the enduring impact The Ozark Mountain Daredevils have had on the music industry.

    Inside reserved tickets range from $55-75, with lawn seating available for $25. On sale now through the Anderson Center Box Office, online at or by calling 607-777-ARTS.

    For More Information:

    Contact Chris Bodnarczuk or visit /anderson-center/25_26_season/omd25.html

  • New issue of Eleventh Hour Literary is now live

    Eleventh Hour Literary is pleased to announce that issue two is now live! The journal features prize-winning prose, poetry and visual art from students, employees and alumni, as well as writers and artists from all around the world.

    Thanks to the generous support of the President鈥檚 Office and the 海角乱伦社区 Staff Senate, the journal is open to anyone, including 海角乱伦社区 students, alumni and community members. It celebrates perseverance and revision by welcoming pieces previously rejected from other literary magazines.

    Check the newest issue out at the link below!

    For More Information:

    Contact Rhonda Branca or visit

Career Development

  • Professional vacancy: Associate vice president for advancement operations

    Professional vacancy: Associate vice president for advancement operations

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Transfer admissions specialist

    Professional vacancy: Transfer admissions specialist

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Financial aid systems specialist

    Professional vacancy: Financial aid systems specialist

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Admissions counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

    Professional vacancy: Admissions counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Assessment and support coordinator

    Professional vacancy: Assessment and support coordinator

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Case manager

    Professional vacancy: Case manager

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Resident director

    Professional vacancy: Resident director

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Professional vacancy: Director, Promise Scholars Initiative

    Professional vacancy: Director, Promise Scholars Initiative

    For More Information:

    Contact Kathy Gallagher or visit

  • Call for applications: Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention

    The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year for Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention. Applications must be submitted no later than Aug. 1, 2025, and are open to faculty from any discipline. To apply or learn more about eligibility and requirements, click the link below.

    *海角乱伦社区 faculty members will also receive research funds of $2,500 upon completion of the program.*

    Every academic discipline has something to contribute to the protection of human rights and the prevention of large-scale, identity-based violence. The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) has pioneered the Charles E. Scheidt Faculty Fellows in Atrocity Prevention program to engage faculty in a guided process of learning and exploration of the potential for their disciplines to contribute to atrocity prevention. Fellows learn from I-GMAP鈥檚 faculty, staff and practitioner visitors, and alongside faculty from a wide range of disciplines, both within their cohort and from previous cohorts. The program culminates with each faculty member modifying at least one of their own courses to integrate an atrocity prevention lens through innovative and engaged pedagogical approaches.

    The upcoming program runs from September 2025 through May 2026 (with a break during December and January), primarily in an online and asynchronous format, with synchronous meetings at the start and finish of the program.

    Faculty members can apply by using a simple form. If deans, chairs or colleagues would like to nominate a faculty member for the program, it is encouraged to share this call for applications with them directly or to contact I-GMAP鈥檚 Co-Director Kerry Whigham at kwhigham@binghamton.edu to share that faculty member鈥檚 information.

    For the first time, the faculty fellowship is open to college/university educators from any country around the world. Faculty members from any college or university and any discipline or professional field are eligible to become fellows. The Faculty Fellowship Program is currently only available in English, so fluency in English is a requirement of participation.

    Applications are open now and will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified by Aug. 30. If you have questions about the Faculty Fellows Program, contact Kerry Whigham at kwhigham@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nicole Barren or visit /i-gmap/our-work/charles-e-scheidt-faculty-fellows-program/index.html

Construction

  • Pipe repair in CIW courtyard: June 16-17

    Work to repair a stormwater pipe in the CIW courtyard will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17. During excavation, there will be some noise associated with this work.

    Contact Jonathan Reynolds with any questions at jreynold@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jonathan Reynolds

  • Science 1 HTHW shutdown extended to June 20

    High Temp Hot Water will remain down in Science 1 until June 20 due to work related to the Chenango Room addition project. There will be no heat or hot water during this time, though it's possible service may be restored before June 20.

    Contact Lisa Sklener with any questions at lsklener@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lisa Sklener

  • Surveying work near UU and Academic Complex: June 23

    Survey work will be taking place outside UU entrances along West Drive and the Peace Quad and near the Academic Complex from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 23. The surveyors are gathering information for the next phase of the paver replacement project. The work will not affect normal campus operations.

    Contact Joseph Costello, project coordinator, with any questions at jcostello5@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Storefront/facade study work affects Library Tower and Administration Building entrances

    Storefront/facade study work will affect the Library Tower and Administration Building entrances beginning Monday, May 19. In general, the work will involve some investigation of building columns and removal of pavers, followed by repair. Contractors will mobilize and install fencing and overhead protection at the Library Tower entrance beginning May 19. One set of doors on the left side as you approach the Library Tower will be offline during the work. The contractor will use a swing stage (similar to a window washer) to perform work. To power the swing stage, a generator will be located at the northwest corner of the building. There will be 12 inches of access between this project's fence and the Chenango Room project fence for pedestrian access. Some spaces in Lot C will be offline at various times for equipment deliveries. Work areas are on this plan. This work is scheduled to be completed on July 3.

    Work will also begin Monday, May 19, at the entrance to the Administration Building. Protection will be set up around the entrance, and there will be a truck on the walkway in front of the building for tools/equipment. The left-hand entrance door will be offline during the work. Work areas are shown at the link below. Work will be complete on July 3.

    Contact Lisa Sklener with any questions, at lsklener@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Lisa Sklener or visit

  • Science 1 restrooms closures

    The following restrooms are being closed for work related to the upcoming Chenango Room renovation project. Beginning today, March 13, Science 1 restrooms 116A and 120A and the janitor's closet, 118, will be closed until Aug. 2026. Restrooms in the other wing,155A and 151A, will be available, as well as Academic B rooms 115 and 117. Beginning March 17, restrooms 245A and 247A (accessed via the elevator or stair A) will also be available. Signage will be in place to direct people to these alternate locations.

    Contact Joseph Costello with any questions at jcostello5@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Science 2 lab renovations

    A contractor will begin the renovation of Science 2 labs/rooms 302-306 and 328-330, beginning Monday, May 5. They will be occupying a staging area adjacent to the building. The contractor will begin with abatement of rooms 328 and 329, and there will be some noise from debris removal. The project will be completed on August 19.

    Contact Joe Costello, at jcostello5@bignhamton.edu, with any questions.

    For More Information:

    Contact Joe Costello

  • Pool closure for expansion-related maintenance

    The East Gym pool is closed indefinitely for maintenance related to the expansion project. Campus Recreation will share updates on its webpage, through Dateline and on the Campus Rec app as soon as more information is available.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jane Kallmerten or visit /campus-recreation/current-hours.html

  • Lot E1 closure

    Parking lot E1 will be closed Monday, Nov. 4, in advance of activity associated with the East Gym addition project. The lot will remain closed for the duration of the project, which is anticipated to take 15 to 18 months. The contractor will be using the lot to support construction activities. Additional parking is available in lot G1 adjacent to the Welcome Center. Signage is in place to indicate the upcoming closure.

    Contact Gregg Konnick, project coordinator, at gkonnick@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

  • East Gym Addition construction activity

    Preliminary construction activity for the East Gym Addition project will begin Monday, Nov. 4. The contractor will be fencing the site and conducting surveying work. A construction trailer to support operations will be delivered to the staging area on lot E1 before 7 a.m. A section of the walkway on the north side of the East Gym, from the track to the recreation tennis courts, will be closed with signage in place indicating pedestrian detours. The track and courts will remain accessible. As previously announced, parking in lot E1 will be closed beginning Nov. 4. Alternate parking is available in lot G1 or elsewhere on campus. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete.

    Contact project coordinator Gregg Konnick with any questions, at gkonnick@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Gregg Konnick

General

  • Heating/cooling shutdown for East Campus Housing and C4: June 2-20

    There will be a shutdown of heating and cooling services, affecting all buildings in the Newing and Dickinson Communities and C4, from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 20. IT closets are equipped with dedicated cooling and will not be affected. The shutdown is needed to treat water used in the HVAC piping systems.

    Contact Jason Williams with any questions at jrwillia@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jason Williams

  • Bookstore special hours: June 16-20

    The Bookstore will have special hours the week of June 16-20. The hours will be:

    - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 18, for Transfer orientations
    - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, and
    - Closed Thursday and Friday, June 19-20

    For More Information:

    Contact 海角乱伦社区 Bookstore or visit

  • Summer Food Pantry pick-up hours: May 20-June 25

    The Campus Food Pantry pick-up hours for the first summer session can be found below. The online ordering form and directions to the pantry can be found at the link below.

    - 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, May 20
    - 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, May 21
    - 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays (May 27-June 24)
    - 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesdays (May 28-June 25)

    For More Information:

    Contact Food Pantry or visit /services/pantry/index.html

  • Stop by the Visions Federal Credit Union on campus for all banking needs

    Visions Federal Credit Union is committed to serving the financial needs of the campus community. They offer a range of services designed to support your financial well-being, including general account maintenance, personal loans, auto loans, credit cards, mortgage options, retirement planning and investment services.

    Visit the Visions full-service branch to discover how it can help you achieve your financial goals with personalized service and expert guidance. The branch is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located on the second floor of the University Union next to the Bookstore.

    Reach out to Visions Federal Credit Union for any of your financial needs by contacting

    Garrett Veruto, service and sales representative, at gveruto@visionsfcu.org or 1-800-242-2120 ext. 79600, or Claire Troiani, senior branch member account specialist, at CTroiani@visionsfcu.org or 1-800-242-2120 ext. 79601.

    For More Information:

    Contact Garrett Veruto or visit

  • Aly Novi honored with STAR Award

    Aly Novi, assistant director of academic and campus partnerships in the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, received the STAR award earlier this week. Several nominations were submitted in support of Aly. Lexie Avery confirmed Novi has "raised the bar on how to create interactive and engaging tailored career content."

    Novi received a letter from President Stenger, a check for $100, a special coffee mug and a STAR pin.

    For more information about the award or to submit a nomination for a co-worker, visit: /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

    For More Information:

    Contact Meaghan Liberati or visit /offices/human-resources/employees/star-award.html

  • Chenango Room Express to halt operations

    The Chenango Room Express that has been operating on a temporary basis from the Culinary MakerSpace in the Hinman Dining Center has ended operations for the spring semester and will not reopen for the fall semester following an evaluation of campus needs and usage trends.

    As construction continues on the Chenango Room, full-service catering remains available through the University鈥檚 online platform, CaterTrax Flavours by Sodexo. The system allows users to browse menus, place and modify orders and request customized options to accommodate dietary or service-specific requirements. To ensure availability and proper planning, it is recommended that orders be placed at least 10 business days in advance.

    For more information or assistance with catering services, contact the Catering Office at binghamtoncatering.usa@sodexo.com.

    海角乱伦社区 Dining Services also offers the Everyday app that makes ordering meals easy and convenient, as well as a website that lists everything open now. To view what is open now, visit the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Auxiliary Services or visit

  • 海角乱伦社区 honored with eight awards at the 2025 SUNYCUAD Educational Conference

    海角乱伦社区 earned top recognition from the State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD), receiving a total of eight awards, including three 鈥淏est of Category鈥 awards and five Judges鈥 Citations, at the SUNYCUAD Educational Conference this year. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications, marketing, advancement and alumni engagement across the SUNY system.

    To learn more about the awards, click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Dateline or visit /news/story/5631/binghamton-university-honored-with-eight-awards-at-the-2025-sunycuad-educational-conference

  • Required B-Engaged group re-registration

    Beginning Monday, June 16, University offices/departments with B-Engaged groups will be required to complete a brief group re-registration form for their office. This exercise will help make the system as accurate as possible and ensure each group鈥檚 contact information is up-to-date going into another exciting academic year.听
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    Upon logging into B-Engaged, group officers will see a blue notice that re-registration is required for their group. All officers need to do is click the blue "Group Re-Registration" button and complete the accompanying form, which should take 1-2 minutes.听When completing the form, make sure to add any new officers and remove anyone who is no longer an officer for your group.

    Only one officer from each group will need to complete the re-registration process. Once you submit the form, the process is complete, and the banner will no longer appear. Group officers are encouraged to complete this no later than Friday, August. 1.听

    If you need officer access to your departmental group, want听your听group deactivated听or have any other B-Engaged questions, contact听 bengaged@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Giovanna Innocenti or visit

  • NSF funding available for your technology development at 2025 RE+ Conference

    Are you conducting translational research, or do you have an exciting invention or innovation in the renewable energy sector? Researchers, students and entrepreneurs at 海角乱伦社区 have the opportunity to receive grant funding to progress their research or innovation. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Program gives researchers funding and training to explore the commercial path forward for their research, inventions and products.

    The four-week Hybrid Regional I-Corps Course comprises virtual sessions, mentoring and the opportunity to interact with key customers and industry stakeholders, while opening up access to $5,000 in funding to attend the RE+ Conference from Sept. 8鈥11, in Las Vegas, Nev.

    Successful teams have the opportunity to progress to the national-level NSF I-Corps Teams Program, providing $50,000 in grant funding.

    The hybrid course starts on Sept. 18. Apply by Wednesday, July 23, at:

    For questions, contact Epiphany Munoz, at emunoz2@binghamton.edu. Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Epiphany A Munoz or visit /research/division-offices/innovation/programs/nsf-i-corps.html

  • ISSS seeks Friendship Family Program participants Fall 2025

    The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is recruiting new members for its Friendship Family Program, which provides an opportunity for a family or individual from the community to form a social relationship with one or more international students. This can consist of family dinners, phone calls or getting together for coffee, tea or a movie. Friendship Families also make a special effort to reach out to students during the holidays when campus is closed. Participants are paired in late August and will meet at a fall semester Meet and Greet event.

    Note: Friendship Families do not provide housing, financial, academic, medical or psychological assistance. Interested Friendship Families can apply online by Sunday, July 27. Questions may be directed to Annie Smith at dsmith66@binghamton.edu.

    For More Information:

    Contact Annie Smith or visit /international/student-scholar-services/programs/friendship-family-program.html

Health and Wellness

  • Second Annual Juneteenth 5K Run, Walk and Roll: June 17

    The Second Annual Juneteenth 5K Run, Walk and Roll will take place on Tuesday, June 17. Sign-in is at 8 a.m. at the East Gym parking lot, with an 8:30 a.m. start.

    This year, the 5K will be professionally timed for runners, with an option for walkers and other participants who don't wish to be timed. The race is open to the general public, and all participants will receive a t-shirt and medal. Participants must register in advance; the $15 registration fee is all-inclusive. Water and light refreshments will be provided.

    The planning committee is also seeking volunteers to help with day-of-event activities. Registration, event information and volunteer sign-ups are available at the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact DEI or visit /diversity-equity-inclusion/juneteenth.html

  • Camp Dream Speak Live 鈥 intensive treatment program for children and teens who stutter

    The 海角乱伦社区 Stuttering Research and Therapy Lab will be offering Camp Dream. Speak. Live the week of July 7-11.

    This is an intensive treatment program for children and teens who stutter, developed by the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research. It is offered free of charge for all participants. This program does not target fluency as an outcome. Instead, the targeted goals include:
    - Increasing children鈥檚 communication competence
    - Improving how they feel about their ability to communicate
    - Lessening the influence of stuttering on their overall quality of life
    - Increasing their positive perception of their ability to establish peer to peer relationships
    - Enhancing their leadership skills

    For more information, contact stutteringclin@binghamton.edu, or click the link below.

    For More Information:

    Contact Rodney M Gabel or visit /decker/speech-language-pathology/stuttering-clinic.html

Recreation

  • Fresh air fitness with Campus Recreation every Monday and Wednesday

    Enjoy the benefits of the outdoors with guided fitness classes from Campus Recreation. FIT-45 takes place from 8:15-9 a.m. every Monday at the East Gym Outdoor FitCourt. This circuit-style class uses seven stations to deliver a full-body workout.

    Morning Miles meets from 8:15-9 a.m. every Wednesday at the track near the East Gym. Start your day with fresh air and light cardio, including a warm-up, an optional workout and a cool-down.

    These classes are free and open to anyone with a valid 海角乱伦社区 ID. Drop-ins are welcome, but we encourage participants to register in advance at in case of weather cancellations.

    For More Information:

    Contact Jody Sobel or visit /campus-recreation/current-hours.html

  • Summer Tennis Camp at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center

    The Lane-Starke Tennis Center is gearing up to begin its Juniors tennis camps for players ages 5-17! From June 23 to Aug. 11, young players will sharpen their skills, make new friends and enjoy the thrill of the game!

    Want the full-day camp experience? Campers can register for Horse Camp in the afternoon through Unity Stables for double the fun! Register at:

    Sign up now 鈥 spots are filling fast! For full camp info and to register online visit the link below, call us at 607-777-3491 or come see us at 3801 Mill Street.

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

  • Adult Tennis Camp for beginners to pros: June 2-Aug. 28

    Improve your court skills and have fun all summer! Adult tennis camps are two hours of quality instruction daily on both the indoor and outdoor courts at the Lane-Starke Tennis Center. Focus on techniques, singles and doubles strategies, as well as drills designed to sharpen your on-court decision-making skills. Camp runs from June 2-Aug. 28.

    Go to the Tennis Center website at the link below, call (607)777-3491 or stop by to sign up!

    For More Information:

    Contact Cindy Cowden or visit

Research

  • Weekly expert alert

    Welcome to the Office of Media and Public Relations weekly expert alert. This list is updated regularly as new topics are added and old ones are commissioned. The most important factors for success in your response are timeliness and being the right fit for the topic.

    New expert requests:

    1. Where do US carbon emissions come from? The Conversation is looking for an energy expert or climate scientist to explain in a short, straightforward article where U.S. carbon dioxide emissions come from today, and how and why that has changed over time. The desk will work with the scholar to create charts to help tell this story.

    2. Political protest: Given the 鈥楴o Kings鈥 protests planned across the country this weekend, as well as reports that ICE is planning to deploy tactical units to Democratic-led cities including Philadelphia in the near future, The Conversation is looking for scholars with interesting research or analysis to share around protests that can help inform an audience's understanding of current events. The desk is particularly interested in scholars/research/analysis based in one of these local cities 鈥 Philadelphia, Denver, Detroit or Miami 鈥 but welcome all related pitches.

    In case you missed it, the desk is still chasing:

    3. France, anti-Semitism and the Dreyfus affair: The Conversation is looking for a scholar of modern France to explore some of the current faultlines surrounding anti-Semitism in France. The hook for the article is the ongoing parliamentary move to posthumously promote Alfred Dreyfus (and possibly put him in the Pantheon) in a time where divisive domestic politics over Palestine-Israel have altered the terms of the debate about anti-Semitism. A scholar would ideally be fluent in touching on some of the history of the Dreyfus Affair, France鈥檚 historic relationship with Jews and how the modern anti-Semitism debate of today has moved past its Dreyfus Affair origins.

    4. U.S. interventionism and Haiti: In light of the new Trump ban that includes restrictions of travel from Haiti, The Conversation is looking for a scholar of modern Haitian/U.S. foreign policy in the region to take a look at modern Haitian politics in the shadow of U.S. interventionism. Approaches may very, but ideally a scholar would explore how intertwined U.S. and Haitian politics have been over the years, what Haiti looks like today, how the latest ban may affect the situation on the ground in Haiti and how the new policy is only the latest in 鈥 and potential consequence of 鈥 a long series of American policies to upend Haitian society.

    5. Government Accountability Office: The US Government Accountability Office, an agency that works for Congress, says it 鈥渆xamines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress and federal agencies with objective, non-partisan, fact-based information to help the government save money and work more efficiently.鈥 Recently, the GAO has waded into the question of whether President Donald Trump is violating the law when he withholds congressionally authorized funds. The Conversation would like a scholar to explain what the GAO is, why it was established and what it is doing right now.

    6. AI and education, research and experimentation: The Conversation will be publishing a series of articles over the next six to nine months on the topic of AI and education. The desk is seeking academics doing active research in this area with results from their studies, or academics who have lessons to share from their own experiences and experiments teaching with AI tools. Given that research on the impact of generative AI in education is relatively new, the desk is also interested in the key questions educators, parents and policymakers should be considering as generative AI technology spreads in learning environments. The desk is looking for research related to these themes across K-12 and higher education. The key themes to look at include:

    - Results from early tests of generative AI in learning environments
    - How AI is or can improve teachers鈥 jobs in grading, assessment, administration, etc.
    - Ethical considerations around AI in education
    - Tutoring with gen AI (personalized learning, etc.)
    - Future of learning 鈥 how gen AI affects how schools should prepare students
    - Ways student use of AI is affecting teaching styles, teacher workloads and teacher morale

    For More Information:

    Contact Ryan Yarosh or visit /news/home/conversation/

  • Seeking cisgender men for a study on vocal effort (paid)

    The Vocal Effort Study is researching to investigate the factors (e.g., gender) that affect the amount of effort a person uses when they speak. If eligible, participants will be asked to speak at a loud volume, like you would in a restaurant. The lab will then collect data from a microphone and participant self-ratings.

    The study is recruiting people who:
    - were assigned male at birth (AMAB)
    - are between 18-50 years of age
    - have a healthy voice function
    - speak English as their first language

    The experiment takes place at 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 JC Building, 10 Gannet Drive (next to the Johnson City Walmart), and will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete. Compensation is $20/hour.

    To determine eligibility, complete the survey at the link below.

    For more information, email Nichole Houle at vocalgenderlab@gmail.com or call (607) 777-4729 and ask for the Vocal Effort Study.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nichole Houle or visit

  • Seeking trans and nonbinary identifying individuals for a study on vocal effort (paid)

    The Vocal Effort Study is researching to investigate how gender identity and expression affect the amount of effort a person uses when they speak.

    The lab is recruiting trans identifying individuals (those who are transgender, genderqueer, nonbinary, gender fluid, etc.) who are between 18-50 years of age, have healthy voice function and speak English as their first language.

    If eligible, participants will be asked to speak at a loud volume, like you would in a restaurant. The lab will then collect data from a microphone and participant self-ratings. The experiment takes place at 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 JC Building, 10 Gannet Drive (next to the Johnson City Walmart), and takes approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete. Compensation is $20/hour.

    For more information, email Nichole Houle at vocalgenderlab@gmail.com or call (607) 777-4729 and ask for the Vocal Effort Study.

    For More Information:

    Contact Nichole Houle

  • Postpartum Depression study (paid)

    Researchers are studying how postpartum depression may affect a mom and her 6鈥 to 12-month-old baby.

    For more information, visit or call (607) 777-3304 and ask for the Infant Study. Earn $250 for helping with the study.

    For More Information:

    Contact Brandon Gibb or visit /psychology/labs/infant/

Training and Workshops

  • Free Mental Health First Aid training: June 28

    Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance abuse-related crisis.

    Join the Division of Public Health and FarmNet for this free training opportunity from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Lunch will be provided! Click the link below to learn more.

    For More Information:

    Contact Mitchell Brooks or visit