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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audit Details Where Suffolk’s Opioid Monies Went
Kennedy audit targets $50 million opioid fund.
Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress
Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Duckings in Distress