Get ready for a FREE, hands-on afternoon of discovery at Binghamton Open Research Day this Saturday, November 8th! This is a unique opportunity for the entire community to learn more about the cutting-edge studies and fascinating research being conducted in the Psychology Department right here at Binghamton University.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location: Science 4 Building at Binghamton University
- Cost: FREE and open to the entire community!
- Parking: Free parking is available in non-metered spots.
While RSVP is not required, it is appreciated! You can find the RSVP link, along with a parking map and more details on the Binghamton Open Research Day website.
Hands-On Science
Prepare for an afternoon of fun, interactive learning! Several research labs will be setting up stations with engaging hands-on activities for both children and adults alike. You can explore the work of:
- Bishop Movement Disorders Laboratory
- MAC2 Lab
- Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
- The CAMP Lab
- Abi Ghanem Lab
- Couple Adjustment to Stress and Trauma Laboratory
- Infant and Child Studies
- The Varodayan Lab
- Binghamton Mood Disorders Institute
- ENCoDe Team
Lab Tours: Go Behind the Scenes
Want an in-depth look at where the discovery happens? You can join a guided lab tour led by a member of the research team! Tours are limited to roughly 10 guests each but will start every 30 minutes beginning at 1:30pm, giving you multiple chances to join throughout the afternoon.
You can learn about fascinating topics, including:
- Memory and Aging (MAC2 Lab & CAMP Lab): Explore how lifelong health factors impact the brain, and how attention, age, and injury influence memory performance.
- Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience: Learn how we understand speech, learn new languages, and how hearing interacts with memory and learning.
- Infant and Child Studies / ENCoDe Team: Discover how vision and social perception develop in children and infants, and how things like digital exposure affect visual development.
- MRI Simulator: Hop on a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) simulator to learn the general principles of how this complex machine works to help scientists study the brain across the lifespan!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the science happening right here in our community! For more information, visit the Binghamton Open Research Day website.
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