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Jun 11, 2025

Rabih Chaer named chief in Stony Brook's vascular division

The Stony Brook Medicine Department of Surgery has appointed Rabih Chaer, MD, as the new chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and associate professor of surgery. Dr. Chaer transitions to this role from his previous position as chief of the...

Jun 11, 2025

Biochemistry major highlights creativity's role in experiential learning

Trinity Hausch, a junior in the WISE honors program at Stony Brook University, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for June.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook professor Tamara Fernando awarded prestigious 2025 ACLS Fellowship

Tamara Fernando, an assistant professor in the Department of History at Stony Brook University, has been awarded a 2025 ACLS Fellowship.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook University inventors receive new patents

The Office for Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) has announced the issuance of new patents to inventors at Stony Brook University.

Jun 11, 2025

Lav Varshney appointed inaugural director of Stony Brook's AI Innovation Institute

Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).

Jun 11, 2025

New bioprinting method may enhance tissue engineering

A team of biomedical researchers, led by Michael Mak from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has developed a new bioprinting method called TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook leaders emphasize universities' key role in drug development

A recent op-ed in STAT by Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch from Stony Brook University emphasizes the significant role U.S. universities play in drug innovation.

Jun 10, 2025

National Inventors Hall documents Esther Takeuchi’s contributions at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University recently hosted a film crew from the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) to document the work and legacy of Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair in Energy and the Environment.

Jun 5, 2025

SUNY Korea introduces new master's program in data science

SUNY Korea Stony Brook is introducing a master's degree program in data science.

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook student Amol Pophali receives Richard J. Kokes Award

Amol Pophali, a doctoral candidate at Stony Brook University's Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, is set to receive the Richard J. Kokes Award from the North American Catalysis Society (NACS).

Jun 5, 2025

Students honor 63 educators in Stony Brook’s ‘Thank a Teacher’ program

In April, Stony Brook University's Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) invited students to participate in the annual "Thank a Teacher" program.

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook University completes first geothermal series with industry collaboration

Stony Brook University recently concluded its "Geothermal from the Ground Up" program, an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at promoting geothermal energy.

Jun 4, 2025

Stony Brook VP urges Congress to back crucial health research

Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research and Innovation, Kevin Gardner, traveled to Washington, D.C., on June 4 to advocate for Congressional support of the university's health research initiatives.

Jun 3, 2025

Stony Brook plays key role in national research advocacy meeting

Stony Brook University recently participated in a significant national research advocacy meeting held in Washington, D.C., on June 4.

May 31, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns top 25 ranking for environmental excellence

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its efforts in environmental excellence.

May 31, 2025

Stony Brook honors top doctoral researchers at annual colloquium

Stony Brook University recently held its annual Distinguished Doctoral Colloquium, recognizing five doctoral students with the President’s Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students.

May 31, 2025

Mother and daughter graduate together from Stony Brook University's health science program

Ambreen Sajid and her daughter, Nawal Choudhry, recently graduated together from Stony Brook University’s Health Science program.

May 31, 2025

Stony Brook hosts global experts at Cray User Group Meeting

Stony Brook University recently hosted the 2025 Cray User Group (CUG) Meeting, an annual event for experts in high-performance computing (HPC).

May 31, 2025

Scientists use AI to improve efficiency in zinc-ion batteries

A collaborative team of scientists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory has employed artificial intelligence to gain insights into the functioning of zinc-ion batteries, with the aim of enhancing their efficiency for...

May 31, 2025

Stony Brook hosts free wheelchair tune-up for Suffolk County residents

According to the New York State Department of Health, 23.1 percent of adults in Suffolk County have a disability, with many relying on mobility devices.

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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

My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Downfalls and Breakouts

Hi my name is Jack Thaler and I hope you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be focusing on teaching you how to treat unlikely and sudden breakouts and downfalls while also giving you my hitter and pitcher pickups of the week.


Sports

In The End Macchia Stands Above The Rest

When all is said and done William Floyd High School senior track & field star Zariel Macchia will be remembered as one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in Suffolk County and Long Island, and she made sure to make us all know that right until the end of her high school career.