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Aug 26, 2024

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.

Aug 26, 2024

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.

Aug 23, 2024

Stony Brook completes third round focused on climate change under Tiger Teams Initiative

Last fall, the third iteration of the Tiger Team initiative was launched. The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Office of the Provost at Stony Brook University charged six teams focusing on different climate change topic areas to map existing strengths onto opportunities for new funding. The goal of this initiative was to prepare the research community to respond to upcoming federal funding opportunities by submitting competitive proposals.

Aug 23, 2024

Ancient DNA reveals genetic diversity among post-Roman elites

Krishna Veeramah, associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is leading an international team of researchers in a new study of ancient DNA that provides insight into the development and social structures of European rural communities following the fall of the Roman Empire.

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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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.