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Christopher Bishop receives Senior Berwick Prize from London Mathematical Society
State University of New York Distinguished Professor Christopher Bishop has been awarded the 2024 Senior Berwick Prize by the London Mathematical Society (LMS).
Arie Kaufman receives 2024 Test of Time Award
Arie Kaufman, a distinguished professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been honored with the SC24 Test of Time Award (TOTA) for supercomputing for his seminal 2004 paper, “GPU Cluster for High Performance Computing.”
Wang Center presents fall program celebrating Asian culture
The programs offered at the Charles B. Wang Center this fall are designed to provide unique experiences that highlight the beauty of Asian cultural heritage. They will educate and entertain while providing a glimpse into the vibrant traditions and innovative artistry that define Asian cultures.
Stony Brook University launches expanded artificial intelligence innovation institute
Stony Brook University is launching the AI Innovation Institute (AI3), an expansion of its Institute for AI-driven Discovery and Innovation, established in 2018. The new institute will report directly to the provost and aims to enhance the university's leadership in AI research and application.
Stony Brook Cancer Center to host informational event on cancer care
The Stony Brook Cancer Center will host the ‘Cancer Wise Café,’ a day dedicated to education and empowerment, on Saturday, September 28, from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center.
Korean Institute honors professor Taejin Kim with James M. Lee Memorial Award
The United States Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) has selected Stony Brook University Professor Taejin Kim as the recipient of the 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award. Professor Kim, a member of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will be honored for his exceptional leadership and contributions to chemical engineering.
Stony Brook receives historic collection documenting fight for Fire Island preservation
Sixty years ago, a grassroots movement worked to preserve Fire Island, one of New York’s most treasured natural landscapes. Today, the movement’s legacy lives on as Stony Brook University Libraries has received a historic donation chronicling the battle that led to the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS), a United States National Seashore that protects a 26-mile section of Fire Island.
Stony Brook University hosts fourth annual Community Service Day
On August 24, nearly 350 incoming first-year and transfer students participated in Stony Brook University’s fourth annual Community Service Day. This event, organized by the Career Center and the Center for Service Learning and Community Service, is part of Welcome Week and aims to help students connect while contributing to both the university and its surrounding community.
Healthier U offers virtual session for 'Couch to 5K' program
Healthier U’s 2024 “Couch to 5K” program is offering an information session for those interested in beginning a running routine. The virtual session will be held on Zoom on Friday, September 6, from 12 pm to 1 pm. Registration is required, and a Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Biochemistry major Hector Romero Garcia recognized for cancer research efforts
Hector Romero Garcia ’26, the URECA researcher of the month for September, is a biochemistry major who joined Christopher Clarke’s Lipid Cancer Laboratory this past summer as a participant in the SUNY SOAR summer program. The Clarke research lab at the Stony Brook Cancer Center investigates alterations in sphingolipid metabolism involved in cancer development, progression, and response to cancer therapies.
Ultramarathoner Wai Law raises over $20K with a grueling 200-mile run
Wai Law achieved two significant milestones over the Labor Day weekend by running 200 miles in just under 55 hours and raising more than $20,000 for charity. Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, completed 50 four-mile loops in Levittown during his fourth and most ambitious charity run. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research and Agape Meals for Kids.
Alda Center's new initiative shows promise at Stony Brook medicine
Two years into a grant-funded organization-wide implementation, an Alda Center program to improve team communication and combat burnout in healthcare workers shows promising results.
Seawolves football home opener set for September 7
Football returns to Stony Brook on Saturday, September 7, as the Seawolves take on the Stonehill Skyhawks at 3:30 pm at LaValle Stadium, in Head Coach Billy Cosh’s first season at the helm.
Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker
Burton Rocks ’94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O’Neil.
Stony Brook engineering leaders meet with federal agencies to discuss research
Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college’s groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science, DOE’s Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for...
Stony Brook University kicks off school year with New Seawolf Welcome Week
Music, dancing, movies, roller skating, mini golf, and other events welcomed students back to Stony Brook University during New Seawolf Welcome Week. Despite a delayed move-in due to flash flooding, the campus soon became active from the SAC to LaValle Stadium.
Racine Topaloglu joins Stony Brook University as HR professional
Racine Topaloglu has found a new challenge at Stony Brook University, where she began working in January 2024. With a background in the tourism industry across Europe, Topaloglu brings her HR experience and collaborative nature to her role at the university.
Stony Brook Medicine earns national recognition for stroke and cardiac care
Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This year marks the 14th consecutive year for Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) (2010-2024) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) (2014-2024) to receive the Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. For the sixth consecutive year, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award. Both awards...
Gary Halada named finalist for Presidential Award in STEM mentoring
Associate Professor Gary Halada is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to mentoring within the STEM field.
Alumni provide mentorship for Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology students
For student employees in Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.
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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.
NY man sues mortgage lenders over alleged foreclosure fraud and false claims
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FM Home Loans LLC, and AJ Partners Lending, accusing them of misconduct in handling his mortgage and foreclosure proceedings.
Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.