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Stony Brook University News News


Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White appointed interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Nov 20, 2024

Scientists reveal new insights into cooperative radiative phenomena

A team of researchers led by Dominik Schneble, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has made significant advancements in the field of quantum optics.

Nov 18, 2024

Study finds key factors linked to substance use among pregnant women

Use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs during pregnancy poses significant health risks such as stroke, miscarriage, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and infant neurodevelopmental issues.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition

Stony Brook University's iGEM team has secured a gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree, marking their third victory in this prestigious competition.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group.

Nov 7, 2024

Tourist photos aid Antarctic ecological research through new computer vision technique

A research team led by Stony Brook University has developed a method to use tourist photos of penguins in Antarctica to track ecological changes.

Nov 7, 2024

Stony Brook professor joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship

Debra Giugliano, RN, PhD, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen by the State University of New York (SUNY) to join the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship.

Nov 7, 2024

Stony Brook Neurocritical Care Unit earns Silver Beacon Award from AACN

Stony Brook University Hospital's Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Nov 1, 2024

Stony Brook University's local economic impact grows by 24%, reaching nearly $9 billion

Stony Brook University has made a significant economic impact on Long Island, according to a recent study titled "The Impact of Stony Brook University."

Oct 24, 2024

New solar-powered craft gathers data in Shinnecock Bay without ecological harm

Stony Brook University, in partnership with the University of Waterloo, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, Open Ocean Robotics, and McLane Research Laboratories, has introduced a new solar-powered, remote-controlled craft.

Oct 24, 2024

Long Island faces record dead zones; climate change exacerbates harmful algae blooms

Scientists at Stony Brook University have released a new report detailing significant water quality issues in Long Island's surface waters for 2024.

Oct 22, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital recognized among top stroke care providers for ten years

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades® for the tenth consecutive year.

Oct 22, 2024

Stony Brook Medicine announces leadership changes in community medical divisions

Stony Brook Medicine has announced leadership changes within its Stony Brook Community Medical (SBCM) and Meeting House Lane (MHL) divisions, effective November 1, 2024.

Oct 21, 2024

Stony Brook microbiology program honored by American Society for Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine has been recognized as a "Milestones in Microbiology" site by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).

Oct 18, 2024

Stony Brook receives $500K grant for community college transfer program

Stony Brook University has been awarded a $500,000 Innovation Driven by Evidence and Advanced Strategies (IDEAS) grant from the American Talent Initiative College Excellence Program and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Oct 16, 2024

Stony Brook study links substance use with increased brain neuromelanin

A recent study by researchers at Stony Brook University has identified a potential link between substance use and increased neuromelanin levels in the midbrain of young adults.

Oct 9, 2024

Stony Brook study explores gene therapy potential for diabetic kidney disease

New research from Stony Brook Medicine suggests a novel approach to combat diabetic kidney disease (DKD) by targeting cellular signaling between two types of kidney cells. The study, led by Dr. Sandeep K. Mallipattu and Dr. Nehaben A. Gujarati, was published in Nature Communications.

Oct 7, 2024

Patrick Meade elected as American Physical Society fellow

Stony Brook University's Patrick Meade has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Meade, a professor at the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, was recognized for his research and leadership in particle theory and phenomenology. His work includes studies on gauge-mediated supersymmetry, top partners, long-lived particles, Higgs sectors, early universe phase transitions, and proposed facility science capabilities.

Oct 7, 2024

Stony Brook professor awarded national recognition for leadership in biomedical engineering

Yi-Xian Qin, a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University, is set to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. This annual award, initiated in 2019, commemorates Christopher R. Jacobs and honors those who exhibit exceptional leadership within the Cell and Molecular Bioengineering community.

Oct 4, 2024

Rowan Ricardo Phillips' "Silver" earns dual recognition on major literary award lists

Stony Brook University’s Distinguished Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been recognized for his book, "Silver," which has made the longlist for both the National Book Award and the Laurel Prize. Phillips expressed his appreciation by stating, “Poetry is a grand eternal art, both timeless and timely. I’m heartened that Silver is a grain of salt in that great sea.” He added, “Each book is a little something tossed into the water and shared with the world, so the fact that my work finds readers and that they respond well to it means the world to me.”

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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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Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress

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