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Ellen Pikitch receives Lowell Thomas Award for marine conservation efforts
Ellen K. Pikitch, a professor at the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, has been awarded the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award for her contributions to science and communication. This accolade is presented annually by The Explorers Club to recognize excellence in various fields of exploration. Pikitch was nominated by explorer Sylvia Earle.
Stony Brook University to honor 11 endowed faculty members at investiture ceremony
Eleven faculty members from Stony Brook University will be officially installed in endowed positions during a ceremony on October 25. The event, part of the university's Homecoming Weekend, will take place at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater.
Stony Brook University hosts town hall focusing on interdisciplinary environmental collaboration
Several faculty and staff members from Stony Brook University gathered on October 2 to explore interdisciplinary collaboration on climate change. The event, organized by the Stony Brook Collaborative for the Earth (C4E), marked its first Town Hall, encouraging participants from various disciplines such as marine sciences, public health, humanities, and career services to brainstorm on fostering environmental research.
Stony Brook researchers use machine learning for opioid risk prediction
Two researchers from Stony Brook University are collaborating on a project to use machine learning models to predict patient outcomes, specifically focusing on opioid use disorder and overdose risk. Richard N. Rosenthal, MD, and Fusheng Wang, PhD, are leading the initiative which is backed by a $1.05 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Ellen K. Pikitch awarded 2024 Lowell Thomas Award for ocean conservation work
Ellen K. Pikitch, a professor at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, has been honored with the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award for her contributions to field science and communication. The award, presented by The Explorers Club, is named after broadcast journalist and explorer Lowell Thomas. It recognizes outstanding explorers who have excelled in various domains or fields of exploration.
Shop Red Tech Center opens to support Stony Brook University's student community
The Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) has announced the opening of the new Shop Red Tech Center at East Side Dining, a facility designed to aid students in their educational pursuits. The center focuses on providing technology and resources essential for the Stony Brook University community.
William Floyd High School CTE students explore career opportunities at Citi Field
Nearly 200 students from William Floyd High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs recently visited Citi Field. The event was sponsored by the Haugland Group and presented by Sports Power Clean Energy. During their visit, the students participated in a session with Sports Power focused on offshore wind turbines and home energy efficiency simulations. This session aimed to promote workforce development and job exploration in clean energy and technology.
Elementary schools connect with communities through virtual backpack events
William Floyd's Virtual Backpack serves as a central hub for events and opportunities offered by school and community organizations. The backpack is specifically designed for elementary schools, with links to each school's website providing access to the page.
Stony Brook hosts annual Walk of Hope amid Suicide Awareness Month
Stony Brook University marked September as Suicide Awareness Month by strengthening its support system for student mental health. The highlight was the seventh annual Walk of Hope held on September 28.
William Floyd High School announces class ring ordering days
Attention William Floyd High School juniors and seniors: class ring ordering days are scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20. Orders can be placed during all school lunch periods on both dates.
Stony Brook hosts annual CommUniversity Day despite rainy weather
The Stony Brook University community gathered for CommUniversity Day on Saturday, September 28. The event attracted nearly 2,500 attendees despite overcast skies and light showers. Participants explored various aspects of the campus through interactive activities, entertainment, and educational exhibits.
Sarah Baxter shortlisted for UK journalism award
Sarah Baxter, director of the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting, has been recognized in her native United Kingdom as a contender for a national journalism award. She is among six nominees shortlisted for a Media Freedom Award in the Commentator of the Year – Popular category, thanks to her weekly column on American politics published in the London Standard.
Stony Brook University celebrates 35 years of Hispanic Heritage Month
Stony Brook University is marking its 35th year of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and beyond. This year's theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together," emphasizes progress within the Hispanic community.
Student's passion for eye research driven by personal experience
Yuu-U (“Loy”) Hashimoto, a junior majoring in biology with a minor in applied mathematics and statistics, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for October. Since March 2024, she has been working under the mentorship of Eugene Serebryany, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. Their research focuses on protein aggregation in the eye lens and explores a potential non-surgical treatment involving myo-inositol, a metabolite found in the human eye lens.
John S. Hobart Elementary hosts interactive game show for students and teachers
Students at John S. Hobart Elementary School recently took part in an interactive assembly with Brain Wash Game Show Entertainment. This organization combines school curriculum with pop culture trivia in a TV-game show format to create an immersive experience. The event, sponsored by the John S. Hobart Elementary School PTO, featured students and teachers competing against each other in the MindStorm Game Show.
Doctoral student awarded fellowship for research on medical technology security
Veena Krish, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Computer Science, has received the 2024 Turner Dissertation Fellowship Award through the Center for Inclusive Education. This $10,000 award acknowledges Krish’s efforts to address technical challenges and technology’s broader societal implications. The award supports students from historically underrepresented groups and disadvantaged communities in preparing their dissertations.
Professor Jeff Ge receives prestigious service award from engineering society
Professor Jeff Ge of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been honored with the Dedicated Service Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This award recognizes voluntary service to the society and acknowledges "outstanding performance, demonstrated effective leadership, prolonged and committed service, devotion, enthusiasm, and faithfulness." The accolade was presented to Ge during the 2024 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences held in Washington, DC from August 25 to 28.
Stony Brook's Yi-Xian Qin receives prestigious biomedical engineering award
Yi-Xian Qin, a distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has been selected to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) CMBE Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. Qin also holds positions as director of the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory and co-director of the Institute for Engineering-Driven Medicine.
Alda Center leader presents communication strategies at NSF advisory committee
Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to present to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Directorate for the Engineering Advisory Committee by Dr. Susan Marguiles. Marguiles asked Lindenfeld to provide strategies on how the NSF can strengthen communication about engineering.
Stony Brook leaders receive 2024 HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards
Two members of the Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) leadership team, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Carol Gomes and Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Regulatory Officer Carolyn Santora, received 2024 HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards. The awards were presented at the third annual ceremony on September 18 at the Heritage Club in Bethpage, NY.
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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.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision
A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.
Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event
Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.