Student Life

Student Highlights of the Behavioral Neuroscience program

Here is what our students' say about their research experiences in the BNS program:

"Learning more about the lasting effects of general anesthetic exposure and interactions of alcohol exposure during adolescence has been an interesting experience and the technologies within the lab and the knowledge provided by my research advisor and other research faculty have allowed for the advancement of my research skills and development.." ~Susie V.
"I’m primarily interested in cholinergic basal forebrain degeneration following ethanol exposure. The Developmental Exposure Alcohol Research Center (DEARC), and T32 training grant provide me with the resources and a collaborative environment for studying this mechanism across the lifespan." ~Brian K.
"There has been support from all areas of the program during the pandemic, especially with continuing research and moving forward with our studies." ~Ashley C.

Living in Binghamton

A successful and enjoyable graduate career entails more than just academics and research. The Greater Binghamton Area is a mid-sized community of about 200,000 people situated in beautiful Upstate New York. With a vibrant arts scene and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained, other key advantages of graduate school in Binghamton are the modest cost of living, ample housing within 2-3 miles of the university, and a life free of commuting and traffic. Explore student life at the university and in our community.

Here are some of our students' favorite things about living in Binghamton:

"It's so close to so many places (NYC, the Finger Lakes, Philadelphia), there's surprisingly diverse restaurants, and the two rivers are gorgeous in any season." ~Lauren B.
"Low cost of living - I can have an apartment to myself on the TA salary!" -Siara R.
"I've met some of my best friends in this program, and we never get tired of finding new places to eat or drink." ~Jim W.
"Cozy snowy days!" ~Mary S.
"The hills and trails. The area is full of great places to run, and every time that I run I fall in love with the Binghamton area once again. It reminds me of how thankful I am to be here." ~Devon A.

After Graduation

The psychology graduate programs at Binghamton University are ranked within the top 25 doctoral programs at "Public Ivies." Our ultimate measure of success is the outstanding placement of our graduate students in the job market following their PhD. Graduates have found work in areas such as research centers (University of British Columbia, UNC Chapel Hill, Tufts University’s School of Medicine, Cornell, National Institutes of Health); the pharmaceutical industry; medical writing; science administration; government-policy agencies; and faculty positions.