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Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook student uses AI project in rooftop garden for air pollution detection

In a section of Stony Brook University Hospital, undergraduate student Amy Chen is leading a project to use artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting ozone damage on plants.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton student gains experience through speech-language pathology program

Maya Klatsky, a graduate student in speech-language pathology at Stony Brook Southampton, is preparing to enter her final year of the program.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts open house highlighting clean energy careers

More than 200 people attended the second annual Energy & Infrastructure Open House and Union Apprenticeship Awareness Day at Stony Brook University’s Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) on August 12.

Aug 22, 2025

William Floyd students collaborate across grade levels in cooking activity

Students from William Floyd Elementary School and William Floyd High School recently participated in a joint cooking activity.

Aug 22, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 16

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook leaders highlight importance of coordinated advocacy at national APLU meeting

Stony Brook University leaders participated in a national panel at the 2025 Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Council on Governmental Affairs and Council on Research Joint Summer Meeting.

Aug 22, 2025

Three Stony Brook University graduate students awarded SUNY/OMH mental health scholarships

Three graduate students from Stony Brook University have been selected for the SUNY/OMH Scholarship Program, joining 15 other State University of New York (SUNY) students who are pursuing degrees in mental health fields.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook awards travel grants to 22 faculty for global research presentations

Twenty-two faculty members from Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences have been awarded grants through the President’s Distinguished Travel Grants program.

Aug 22, 2025

Black And Latino Initiative builds community at Stony Brook University

The Black and Latino Initiative at Stony Brook University is a student-led mentorship and leadership program that aims to build a stronger sense of community and support for Black and Latino students.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook partners on film screening during Climate Week NYC

A new documentary film screening will take place during Climate Week NYC, organized by The New York Climate Exchange in partnership with Stony Brook University and the Science Communication Lab/Wonder Collaborative.

Aug 22, 2025

Pamela Abshire named chair of electrical engineering at Stony Brook University

Pamela Abshire has been appointed chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with her term beginning on September 1, 2025.

Aug 22, 2025

Brookhaven Town announces annual women’s services conference set for October

The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference on Saturday, October 4.

Aug 22, 2025

Tips offered for easing student anxiety during back-to-school season at Stony Brook

As students prepare to return to campus, many are experiencing a range of emotions from excitement to anxiety.

Aug 22, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins tenure as Stony Brook University president

Stony Brook University welcomed its new president, Andrea Goldsmith, who began her tenure on campus last week.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins international team studying probabilistic paths in quantum field theory

Stony Brook University Professor Nikita Nekrasov has been named a Principal Investigator in the newly launched Simons Collaboration on Probabilistic Paths to Quantum Field Theory.

Aug 22, 2025

Suffolk County Community College announces fall theatre season lineup

Suffolk County Community College has announced its Theatre Arts Program and Lively Arts Series schedule for the fall 2025 season.

Aug 21, 2025

Brookhaven schedules public hearings for Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road redevelopment

A series of public hearings will be held at the upcoming Brookhaven Town Board Meeting on August 28 to discuss the Neighborhood Road Redevelopment Project in Mastic Beach.

Aug 21, 2025

William Floyd schools adopt new policy limiting student device use starting September

Beginning in September, William Floyd School District will implement a new policy restricting the use of internet-enabled devices for all K-12 students.

Aug 21, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Aug. 16

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.

Aug 21, 2025

ShopRite Run the Farm event sets new record for participation and fundraising

The annual ShopRite Run the Farm event took place on August 16 at Bethel Hobbs Farm in Centereach, marking its 11th year.

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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


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People’s Arc of Suffolk honors local businesses

People's Arc of Suffolk (Arc) hosted its first annual Partners in Excellence Awards breakfast.


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ESM students lead presidential election simulation

In recognition of Constitution Day on Sept. 17th, Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students engaged in an interactive learning experience designed to bring the U.S. electoral process to life.