Stony Brook University Research & Innovation News

Stony Brook University Research & Innovation News


Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook researcher receives NSF CAREER Award for small-mammal fossil study

Tara Smiley, an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.

Sep 3, 2025

Study finds regional differences crucial for maximizing US climate benefits from solar

A recent study co-authored by Minghao Qiu, assistant professor at Stony Brook University, has found that the climate benefits of solar power in the United States vary significantly by region.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook graduate student researches ways to improve Long Island water quality

Ian Robinson, a graduate student at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), is conducting research aimed at improving water quality on Long Island.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes third cohort of Simons STEM Scholars after summer bridge completion

Stony Brook University’s third cohort of Simons STEM Scholars concluded their six-week Summer Bridge Program with a closing ceremony on August 9.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook University recognizes two faculty members with 2025 Outstanding Lecturer Award

Elizabeth Bojsza and Tara Rider have been named the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Lecturer Award at Stony Brook University.

Sep 3, 2025

Five early-career professors receive Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Awards

Five assistant professors at Stony Brook University have received the Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Award, each receiving up to $20,000 to further their research, scholarship, or art projects. “Early career awards like these are essential to...

Sep 3, 2025

Nancy Neff establishes endowed fund for Stony Brook’s WISE Honors Program

Nancy Neff, a 1972 graduate of Stony Brook University, has established an endowed fund to support the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Honors Program at her alma mater.

Aug 27, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes incoming class with weeklong orientation events

The Fall 2025 semester at Stony Brook University began with New Seawolf Welcome, a week of activities designed to help new students and their families get acquainted with campus life.

Aug 26, 2025

Long Island State Veterans Home adds Tovertafel consoles with support from local Lions Clubs

The Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH) at Stony Brook University has received $30,000 from local Lions Clubs to purchase two Tovertafel game consoles.

Aug 26, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes new students with annual day of community service

More than 300 new students at Stony Brook University participated in community service as part of their introduction to campus life.

Aug 26, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns national honors again for stroke and heart care

Stony Brook University Hospital has received recognition from the American Heart Association for its performance in stroke and cardiac care.

Aug 26, 2025

Stony Brook nurse awarded inaugural SUNY Healthcare Educator Scholarship

Kelly Ade, a nurse at Stony Brook University Hospital, has been named one of the 12 recipients of the inaugural SUNY Healthcare Educator Scholarship.

Aug 26, 2025

Stony Brook hosts statewide conference focused on closing New York's digital divide

Stony Brook University’s Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT), together with the New York State Digital Equity Network (NYSDEN), held the second annual NYSDEN Conference on August 5.

Aug 22, 2025

Jazz Loft spring/summer series ends August 28 at Avram Theater

The Jazz Loft at Southampton will end its spring and summer concert series with a performance titled “Abstract Angularity” on August 28.

Aug 22, 2025

Seawolves football returns with home opener against Rhode Island on September 6

Stony Brook University is preparing for the return of Seawolves football at LaValle Stadium.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook University launches $50K innovation challenge for faculty and graduate students

Stony Brook University has announced the launch of its first Brook & Beyond Challenge, a competition offering faculty and graduate students an opportunity to secure up to $50,000 in milestone-based funding for innovative projects.

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 20, 2025

President Goldsmith addresses graduates at BNL internship closing ceremony

Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith delivered the keynote address at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Summer Internship Closing Ceremony on August 7.

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Education

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.


Sports

Port Jefferson makes new coaching hires

The Port Jefferson School District has announced they will have an exciting lineup of new varsity head coaches for the 2025–26 school year. These educators bring championship experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to student-athlete growth.


Sports

Virus cancel Center Moriches vs. Miller Place

Center Moriches High School was forced to forfeit its football game last week after several players contracted the contagious Coxsackievirus, while others were sidelined due to injury, ineligibility, or personal reasons, according to school officials.