Research Days

Binghamton University will celebrate research with a series of events from April 15-19, 2024.

Saturday, April 13

EcoBlitz Kickoff

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Binghamton University Nature Preserve, Lot M1

The Binghamton University EcoBlitz is a community-science event to collect ecological data at a given location and time. EcoBlitz runs through May 4, and the kickoff will feature tours, opportunities to log data and tables from campus and community groups.

Monday, April 15

Community-Engaged Learning and Research Showcase

4-6 p.m. Monday, April 15, Old Union Hall

This program, organized by the Center for Civic Engagement, will highlight community-engaged research, learning and scholarship.

Research Days Keynote

4 p.m. Monday, April 15, Monday, UUW-325

This year’s Research Days Keynote at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in UUW-325 will focus on communications strategy.

Tuesday, April 16

Success Strategies for Communicating Across Disciplines

9 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, UUW-324

Teams of researchers from different fields often encounter communication challenges. For experts to collaborate effectively with non-experts, everyone must pay careful attention to language, non-verbal cues, and the sequence and complexity of the information they share.

Tame Your Nerves: Speaker Preparation and Delivery Tips and Techniques

11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, UUW-324

While it’s hard to avoid the adrenaline rush, you can learn how to manage anxiety and be your best when you present your work. Find out how mindset, breath, visualization, and self-talk can serve you when stage fright hits.

Let's Talk Posters: Poster Presentation Workshop

6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, LN- G208

Are you feeling nervous or underprepared about presenting a research poster this week? This workshop will offer you an opportunity to rehearse your talk, receive feedback and build confidence. The session is organized by a team of faculty and undergraduate researchers dedicated to mentoring and studying effective research communication.

Wednesday, April 17

LACAS Research Panel

2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, UU-111

Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies majors and minors and other students interested in related topics will present posters and other scholarly work. The panel will be followed by a Q&A.

Art of Science exhibit opening reception

4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, Center of Excellence Atrium

Winners of the 2024 Art of Science competition will be revealed during the opening reception for the new exhibit. Light refreshments will be served.

Thursday, April 18

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)

Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, UU-Tillman Lobby

Researchers: Talk one-on-one with library faculty and staff about ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) and The ORB, Binghamton University’s institutional repository, to learn ways you can preserve and promote your research.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, UU-Mandela Room

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges graduate students to present their research to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less using only one PowerPoint slide.

Friday, April 19

Campus-wide Student Poster Session 1

9-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, Mandela Room and UU-Old Union Hall

Students from a variety of disciplines will present projects highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.

Earth Day Festival 2024

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 19, along the Lois B. DeFleur Walkway

Join the Office of Sustainability for Binghamton University’s annual Earth Day Festival. Learn about sustainability opportunities and programs on campus and in the community. There will be free food, giveaways and a raffle with great prizes.

Campus-wide Student Poster Session 2

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 19, Mandela Room and UU-Old Union Hall

Students from a variety of disciplines will present projects highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.

Digital Presentations of Student Research

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 19, UU-111

Students from a variety of disciplines will present projects highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.

Campus-wide Student Poster Session 3

2-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, Mandela Room and UU-Old Union Hall

Students from a variety of disciplines will present posters highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Black Women Artists

5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19, CW-112

Students from the course "Black Women and Creativity," taught by Jennifer Stoever, will lead the campus in a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon.The event is being organized with support from the University Libraries and the Binghamton University Art Museum.

Planning an event?

Complete this form to have your program listed on our 2024 calendar! 

Where can I find more information?

E-mail Rachel Coker at rcoker@binghamton.edu for more details.