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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.
William Floyd School District opens comment period for 2024-25 safety plan
The William Floyd School District has announced the availability of its Districtwide Safety Plan and Emergency Remote Instruction Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This initiative, mandated by the Project SAVE Law (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education: Commissioner of Education Regulation 155.17), aims to ensure the safety, health, and security of students, faculty, and staff.
Suffolk County Community College announces Fall theatre season lineup
Suffolk County Community College Fall 2024 Theatre Season
Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act introduced by SBU and Rep. LaLota
In close partnership with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Stony Brook University’s Office for Federal Relations collaborated with Rep. Nick LaLota to introduce the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals’ Medicaid payments.
William Floyd High School celebrates summer graduation for class of 2024
On Monday, August 26, William Floyd High School celebrated 30 seniors who became the newest William Floyd alumni as members of the Class of 2024. Graduates gathered in the high school auditorium with family, friends, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the Board of Education to celebrate this milestone achievement.
Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta wins best chapter award from Pi Sigma Alpha
For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, has been awarded a Best Chapter Award.
International team maps genome for 47 Lyme disease strains
After years of research, an international team of scientists has unraveled the genetic makeup of 47 strains of known and potential Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The work paves the way toward more accurate diagnostic tests and targeted treatment against the many strains of Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease, which remains the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States and Europe. The team’s findings are published in the journal mBio.
Melville Library enhances aesthetics with student-created sculptures
Student artist Sy Lee has unveiled his ‘Water Droplet’ sculpture, the newest installation in the Melville Library’s North Reading Room. The library, known for study and research, is also becoming a venue for inspirational art through installations created by student artists and facilitated by the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC).
Jian Li awarded NSF Early CAREER award for wireless edge cloud research
Assistant Professor Jian Li from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Science has earned a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Early CAREER award for his project, “CAREER: Structured Learning and Optimization for Efficient Management in the Wireless Edge Cloud: Theory and Algorithms.”
Stony Brook University continues 23-year tradition of turning tree debris into campus mulch
Stony Brook University, the largest public university in New York by area, has continued its 23-year tradition of turning tree debris into mulch for campus beautification. The 1,454-acre campus includes thousands of trees that produce tons of downed limbs from storms and scheduled pruning.
Virologist investigates neurological impacts caused by Powassan virus
While Lyme disease is the most recognized and prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States, other infections transmitted through tick bites can be equally or even more dangerous, including the Powassan virus (POWV). Erich Mackow, an internationally recognized virologist at Stony Brook University, is conducting research to uncover one of the most dangerous effects of POWV — neurologic damage.
SBU Eats unveils new campus dining concepts enhancing student experience
Over the summer, the SBU Eats team worked to transform dining locations throughout the Stony Brook University campus. The changes include new spaces, menu items, expanded mobile ordering, and additional outdoor seating areas.
Exhibit by Cliff Baldwin opens at Suffolk County Community College
Cliff Baldwin: “In All Languages,” an exhibit of paintings, films, and prints will be on view at the Suffolk County Community College Eastern Campus’ Lyceum Gallery located in the Montaukett Building from September 4 through October 19, 2024. There will be a reception for the artist on Thursday, September 12 from 4 – 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend.
Ultramarathon runner Wai Law plans charity run for Parkinson's research
Wai Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, will run 200 miles in 48 hours this Labor Day weekend to raise money and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research. The center is dedicated to understanding the causes and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Joseph Pierce named scholar in residence at Museum of Modern Art
Joseph M. Pierce, associate professor in Stony Brook University’s Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature and inaugural director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative, has been named one of the 2024-2025 Scholars in Residence at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Stony Brook names Kevin Tuttle associate dean for finance
Kevin Tuttle, a proven healthcare executive on Long Island and beyond, has been appointed associate dean for finance and administration at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Stony Brook University announces interim leadership appointments following Judy Greiman's retirement
Following the retirement of Judy Greiman in August, who served as chief deputy to the president and senior vice president of government and community relations for nine years, several leadership appointments were made as part of the transition plan for Greiman’s roles and responsibilities.
Biomedical engineering grad students showcase talents at 30th annual research day
The Department of Biomedical Engineering held its 30th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, a platform for biomedical engineering students in master's and doctoral programs to present their research and foster future collaboration.
Stony Brook University graduates inaugural class from 'Taste of the Trades' summer program
Graduates of the "Taste of the Trades" program, offered by Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Suffolk County Community College, and the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing, and Consumer Affairs, have completed their seven-week summer course. Twenty rising high school seniors from NYSERDA-designated underserved school districts participated in hands-on learning experiences to prepare for careers in fields such as construction and energy transmission.
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Trump Tries to Save College Sports
In a move that could reshape the future of college athletics, Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for what the White House described as “urgent national action to save college sports.”