BINGHAMTON RESEARCH Binghamton University n State University of New York n Spring/Summer 2012 research.binghamton.edu 24 8 30 44 C O N T EN T S 2 About Binghamton Research 20 The unfiltered truth Nurse crafts a smokingcessation message for pregnant women 38 Engineering and Science Building Photos of Binghamton’s newest research facility 3 Welcome 24 Spring awakening Youth may be key to future of Arab democracies 4 Briefs 40 Graduate research 8 Digital defenders From Nanny Chips to Data Dogs, Binghamton innovations will make computing safer 42 Undergraduate research Binghamton University • BINGHAMTON RESEARCH • Spring/Summer 2012 30 Wall Street watchdog Scholar advocates for additional corporate oversight 44 A piece of the puzzle Professor’s blog helps New York Times Crossword fans fill in the blanks 14 Jockeying for genetic advantage Faculty entrepreneur uses DNA analysis to evaluate Thoroughbreds 34 Principles of the universe demand principled engineers A call for social justice in practice and education 48 Crossword puzzle Moving the story along 1