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Dr. Tara Huston concludes term as NESPS president at annual meeting
Tara L. Huston, MD, from Stony Brook Medicine’s Department of Surgery, recently completed her term as president of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS).
Research identifies risk factors for substance use in pregnant women
More than 20 percent of pregnant women in the United States report using substances like tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs, according to the 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health.
Women leaders inspire future healthcare professionals at Stony Brook panel
Students interested in healthcare careers gathered at the Health Sciences Center on October 17 for a panel discussion featuring fifteen professionals from Stony Brook Medicine.
Stony Brook hospitals receive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have both been awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 by The Leapfrog Group.
Student muralist recognized by SoMAS dean for octopus artwork
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently celebrated student artist Norah Allam for her octopus mural in the Endeavor Hall lobby.
Stony Brook team explores offshore wind farm's impact on future energy
In 2016, Block Island, Rhode Island, transitioned from diesel generators to five offshore wind turbines, marking the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States.
Stony Brook women’s soccer wins CAA title; faces Penn State next
The Stony Brook University women's soccer team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship by defeating Monmouth 2-1 on November 9.
New director Dino Martins discusses climate research at Turkana Basin Institute
Dino Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, took over as the director of Stony Brook University's Turkana Basin Institute in September.
Dr. Huseyin Isildak named chief at Stony Brook's ENT division
Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos, the chair of the Stony Brook Department of Surgery, has announced the appointment of Dr. Huseyin Isildak as chief of the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). Dr. Isildak had been serving as interim...
SBU marks International Education Week with diverse events
Stony Brook University is set to celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22, an event aimed at promoting global awareness and cultural exchange on campus.
Stony Brook hosts inaugural accounting case competition testing student skills
Students at Stony Brook University’s College of Business participated in the first Accounting Case Competition on November 8.
Fu-Pen Chiang retires after notable career at Stony Brook University
Over 50 individuals, including colleagues, friends, and family, gathered on November 8 at the Charles B. Wang Center to honor Fu-Pen Chiang's retirement after 57 years at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University honors eight new SUNY Distinguished Professors
Stony Brook University held a ceremony on November 7 to honor eight faculty members who were named SUNY Distinguished Professors in 2024.
Stony Brook University wins third gold medal at international iGEM competition
Stony Brook University's International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has secured its third gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree.
Stony Brook University highlights global impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' event
Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25.
Stony Brook University develops climate-focused academic initiatives
Stony Brook University is intensifying its efforts to create climate-focused academic programs aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a workforce impacted by climate change.
Stony Brook University honors veterans with heartfelt ceremony
Stony Brook University commemorated Veterans Day with a ceremony held on November 11 at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.
Stony Brook University hosts events for Native American Heritage Month
Stony Brook University is commemorating Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Native American and Indigenous Peoples.
Documentary explores discovery of hidden rainforest in Madagascar
A newly discovered tropical rainforest in Madagascar is drawing global scientific attention.
Stony Brook PhD student receives prestigious DoD NDSEG Fellowship
Adebayo Braimah, a PhD student in computer science at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship for 2024.
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The Super Bowl Look Ahead
The dust has settled on the NFL season, or perhaps better said, the confetti has settled, and now it should be time to sit back and relax. That is not the case for sharp sports bettors, however, as they are already crunching numbers and looking ahead to next season to identify the next potential underdog to reach the Big Game.
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South Shore Press Video Vault: Sports Director Tom Barton Appears on News Radio 930 WBEN
Barton discussed everything from the Buffalo Bills’ heartbreaking playoff exit and controversial officiating to Super Bowl betting angles and the rarely heard reality of making a living as a professional sports gambler.