Provost awards advance justice, human rights, equity research initiatives
Binghamton University faculty are advancing transformative justice, human rights and equity research, thanks to provost awards that provide crucial seed funding to grow these initiatives.
Out of 15 submissions, three proposals will receive a 2024-25 Provost’s Award for Research Grants in Justice, Human Rights, and Equity. The faculty, their projects and award amounts are:
Alexandra Moore (English) and Suzy Lee (human development), “Peacebuilding Women in Exile,” $33,790.
David Campbell (public administration), “The Role of Community-based Civil Society Organizations in Addressing Intractable Conflicts,” $17,500.
Kun Wang (social work) and Suk-Young Kang (social work), “Structural Intersectionality of Racism, Sexism, and Ageism and Older Adults’ Cognition in New York State: Applying the Social Determinants of Health Framework,” $45,315.
“Binghamton fosters an environment in which faculty have essential resources to make a difference and improve our world dramatically,” said Donald E. Hall, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “This peer-reviewed seed grant program provides initial support for research projects that have strong potential to attract external funding and make a significant impact in the arena of justice and human rights.”
According to the Advisory Committee for Scholarship and Research: “The first project (Moore-Lee) presents a unique opportunity for public engagement with local and global audiences, while the second project (Campbell) positions the faculty member to be a leading expert in his field. The third project (Wang-Kang) addresses a pressing regional problem and has significant potential for future funding.”