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Tangier Smith Elementary celebrates student transition with heartfelt video
For the second year in a row, Mr. Melandro's fifth-grade class at Tangier Smith Elementary School has participated in a video project that marks their transition to William Paca Middle School.
Symposium honors Iwao Ojima's contributions to chemistry
Iwao Ojima, a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University, was celebrated for his significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and life sciences during a two-day symposium held in honor of his 80th birthday.
Stony Brook pioneers new tech for bladder dysfunction diagnosis
Dr. Jason Kim and Dr. Steven Weissbart from the Women's Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook University Hospital have conducted one of the first Glean Urodynamics procedures in the United States, marking a pioneering step on the East...
William Floyd High School celebrates class of 2025 graduation
William Floyd High School held its 66th commencement ceremony on June 28, celebrating approximately 800 students who graduated and joined the ranks of the school's alumni.
Study finds lasting impact of PTSD on World Trade Center responders
A study involving nearly 13,000 World Trade Center (WTC) responders has examined post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over a 20-year period from July 2002 to December 2022.
Selected Shorts returns to Stony Brook Southampton with notable performers
The radio show and podcast "Selected Shorts" is set to return to Stony Brook Southampton for an evening dedicated to short fiction.
Researchers explore using dental scans for early detection of heart disease
Mina Mahdian, an associate professor at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, and Prateek Prasanna, an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, have been awarded a $300,000 grant by the National Institute of Dental and...
Stony Brook University pioneers new approach in quantum education
A laser beam interference exercise at a New York City science museum introduces high school students to the peculiarities of quantum mechanics, where photons can take multiple paths simultaneously.
Stony Brook Children's hosts annual health expo at Long Island Ducks Ballpark
Stony Brook Children's Hospital recently organized its Annual Kids Health and Safety Expo at the Long Island Ducks Ballpark.
Harvey Milk Scholarship Award nominations open at Stony Brook University
In recognition of Pride Month, Stony Brook University has announced the opening of applications for the Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership.
Machinist at SBU combines passion for cars with scientific research
Demetri Papagermanos is a machinist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University (SBU).
William Floyd seniors revisit elementary schools in traditional walk
On Thursday, June 26, around 220 members of the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 returned to their former elementary schools in a tradition known as "Walk Down Memory Lane."
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary hosts inaugural faculty field day
The faculty at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School marked the end of the 2024-25 academic year with a unique event by organizing their inaugural Faculty Field Day.
William Floyd High School celebrates annual fine arts signing day
The William Floyd High School Fine Arts Department recently held its annual senior Signing Day ceremony at the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library.
William Floyd Elementary celebrates successful Math Mania events
William Floyd Elementary School recently hosted Math Mania, a series of math events designed to engage students in competitive mathematics.
Moriches Elementary fifth graders complete '3D Printing with a Purpose' project
Fifth-grade students at Moriches Elementary School have completed a year-long project titled "3D Printing with a Purpose," which integrated STEM learning with community service.
Stony Brook University joins efforts at Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Stony Brook University faculty and students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy are gearing up to explore the universe using the newly built Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.
Study reveals long-term PTSD trends among World Trade Center responders
A recent study led by Stony Brook Medicine has analyzed the long-term effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in nearly 13,000 World Trade Center (WTC) responders over a period from July 2002 to December 2022.
Stony Brook scholars urge global effort at UN conference on coral reef protection
Two scholars from Stony Brook University have called for increased international cooperation to protect endangered coral reefs.
Long Island State Veterans Home begins major recreational space project
The Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University, a key provider of skilled nursing services for veterans and their families since 1991, has initiated a significant development project.
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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.
From the Newsroom: In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data
Politicians make plenty of promises and toss out false claims with zero data backing them up.
The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors
The Big Beautiful Bill was over 1,000 pages long and while many Americans were celebrating the large issues the bill set to solve, there was one section of the bill that seems to have been forgotten and it targets a very select group of people. Bettors, specifically sports bettors and poker players had a rude awakening when the detail of the bill was presented and they found they were targeted by the bill.