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National Inventors Hall of Fame spotlights Esther Takeuchi’s work at Stony Brook University
Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair of Energy and the Environment at Stony Brook University, was recently featured in a profile by the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).
Stony Brook-led simulations help uncover link between ice properties and lightning
A study published in Nature Physics has shed light on how ordinary ice can generate electricity, offering new understanding of the origins of lightning.
William Floyd seniors named among top 100 Long Island football players
Ja’Quan Thomas and Jayden Johnson, both seniors at William Floyd High School, have been named among the top 100 high school football players on Long Island by Newsday ahead of the fall 2025 season.
Stony Brook researchers help confirm theories on black holes using latest gravitational wave data
Researchers from Stony Brook University have contributed to a global scientific effort marking the tenth anniversary of the first direct detection of gravitational waves.
Stony Brook scientist leads study on Martian mudstones as possible signs of past life
Data collected by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has revealed that rocks recently discovered in the Jezero crater are organic carbon-bearing mudstones.
Stony Brook researchers develop AI tool for detecting consciousness after brain injury
A recent study led by researchers Sima Mofakham and Chuck Mikell, MD, from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has introduced an artificial intelligence tool that could change how clinicians detect consciousness in...
Family establishes geosciences scholarship honoring late Stony Brook professor Peter W. Bretsky
The family of the late Peter W. “Pete” Bretsky Jr., a former professor of paleontology and geological sciences at Stony Brook University, has established an endowed scholarship in his memory to support undergraduate students in geosciences.
Stony Brook University brings live violin performances to campus community
For more than a decade, Jennifer Frautschi has served as Artist-in-Residence at the Stony Brook University Department of Music, contributing to the development of musical talent among students and faculty.
Graduate School hosts welcome barbecue for over 325 students at semester start
The Graduate School, in partnership with the Center for Inclusive Education (CIE), held its annual Welcome BBQ on August 28 to mark the start of the fall semester.
Po-Shen Loh to speak on adapting skills for artificial intelligence era
The Convergence lecture series is set to begin with a presentation on artificial intelligence and its impact on society and the workforce.
Stony Brook Southampton hosts weekly farmers market featuring FoodLab Farm produce
Fresh produce grown at Stony Brook Southampton’s FoodLab Farm is being offered every Friday at the campus’s Farmer’s Market Fridays.
Stony Brook’s Jeff Ge receives top honor from American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Jeff Ge, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has received the ASME Machine Design Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Stony Brook physicist receives NSF CAREER Award for few-body systems research
Jesus Perez Rios, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.
Stony Brook physics program reaches global top 40 in latest U.S. News ranking
Stony Brook University has achieved its highest placement to date in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities for Physics, ranking 39th worldwide and 19th nationally.
Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric hospital in New York by Money Magazine
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State and ranked seventh nationally by Money Magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list.
Stony Brook researchers unveil new nanoscopy platform for advanced quantum material studies
Stony Brook University researchers have introduced a new nanoscopy platform that could advance quantum sensing and material characterization.
Stony Brook receives $13.77M NSF grant for national supercomputing resource
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $13.77 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a new supercomputer intended to broaden access to artificial intelligence and research computing resources across the country.
Suffolk County Community College secures $1.7M TRIO grant for student support
Suffolk County Community College has received a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant that will provide $348,514 each year for five years, totaling $1.7 million.
William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis aims for another playoff run in 2025
The William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis team is preparing for the 2025 fall season under the leadership of head coach Dave Pia.
Stony Brook team develops AI tool for earlier Alzheimer’s detection
Researchers at Stony Brook University are working to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using artificial intelligence.
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Ducks Sign a Rookie of the Year
Getting a young superstar is always a big deal and this week that is exactly what the Ducks were able to do. Earlier in the week the Long Island Ducks announced that they signed infielder Henry Kusiak. Kusiak begins his first season with the Ducks and his third season in professional baseball. The 24-year-old brings a bat that will be very welcomed to the lineup, and he can play multiple positions, giving coach Ford many options, as the club prepares for another Atlantic League campaign this summer.