BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY WILL BE A NATIONAL LEADER IN:

Goal 4: Engaged research partnerships and creative collaborations advancing social and economic impact

Binghamton University’s strength as a public R1 institution is grounded in a deep commitment to research, creative activity, and collaboration that extends beyond campus.

Across disciplines, Binghamton’s scholarship and creative activity connect innovation and creative practice to communities, industry, and pressing societal challenges — contributing to the social and economic vitality of the region and beyond.

Binghamton has a powerful opportunity to more fully align and elevate its research and creative ecosystem to drive greater impact and national distinction. This goal aligns efforts to strengthen talent, expand partnerships, and amplify the visibility of research and creative work — positioning Binghamton as a national leader in engaged research and creative collaboration.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  1. Dollars of research expenditures diversified by topic and sponsor/funding stream
  2. Number of research partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations
  3. Percent seed grants that turn into externally funded research projects
  4. Number of annual scholarly works and creative activities
  5. Partners report positive social and economic impact of research and creative activities
  6. Number of faculty reporting community-engaged scholarship on their Annual Faculty Report
 
 

“Our research and scholarship continue to expand.”

Two Binghamton University faculty members in a research laboratory holding a molecular model.

Action Area 1

Incubate research and creative projects with internal funding and professional development support.

Faculty member and student collaborating on a textile design project in a studio.

Action Area 2

Expand external funding, entrepreneurship, and industry-sponsored and philanthropic opportunities.

Binghamton University student smiling outdoors on campus.

Action Area 3

Strengthen postdoctoral and graduate talent pathways to expand research capacity, enhance mentorship opportunities, and support career and industry readiness.

Binghamton University student smiling outdoors on campus.

Action Area 4

Invest strategically in facilities, personnel, computing capacity, and system-level partnerships to enhance competitiveness and long-term research capacity.

Student harvesting leafy greens in a campus garden as part of a hands-on agriculture project.

Action Area 5

Engage in and amplify public-facing scholarship that generates measurable social and economic impact locally and beyond.