Binghamton Neighborhood Project | Science-based solutions to real-world problems in our community

Binghamton Neighborhood Project | Science-based solutions to real-world problems in our community: An explosion of basic scientific research relevant to the human condition has taken place over the last few decades, including an integration among disciplines that is ultimately rooted in evolutionary theory. This newly derived knowledge can provide new solutions to a wide range of practical problems. In fact, never before have basic and applied research contributed so strongly to each other.



We call this a “whole university/whole city” approach to community based
research and action. The “whole university” part is a network of
faculty and students who represent all academic disciplines and are
adept at working with each other. The “whole city” part is a network of
community partners representing all sectors of the city, including the Mayor’s Office and City Council, the Binghamton City School District, The United Way of Broome County,
the faith community, neighborhood associations, and residents
themselves. Problems are not studied in isolation but in a holistic
fashion that contributes to basic scientific knowledge in addition to
real-world solutions. We enjoy engaging our city partners in the “big
questions” at the same time that we work together to improve the quality
of life in a practical sense.