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William Floyd honors Debra Flynn as outstanding educator of 2024
Debra Flynn has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey in education began early, inspired by her second-grade teacher, Sister Bridget Marie. After earning a degree in elementary education from SUNY Oneonta in 1981, Flynn was hired to teach at John S. Hobart Elementary School.
Frank LaBianca honored as outstanding educator by alumni association
Frank LaBianca has been recognized as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1936 to Anna and Nunzio, LaBianca pursued his education at the New York School of Printing before obtaining a teaching degree from SUNY Oswego.
Suffolk County Community College hosts 'Parklife' art exhibition in Brentwood
Suffolk County Community College is set to host "Parklife," an art exhibition featuring the works of artists James Bertucci, Claudia Kaatziza Cortinez, Kristen Jensen, and Benny Merris. The event will take place from October 21 to November 19, 2024, at the Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood.
Patrick Meade elected as American Physical Society fellow
Stony Brook University's Patrick Meade has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Meade, a professor at the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, was recognized for his research and leadership in particle theory and phenomenology. His work includes studies on gauge-mediated supersymmetry, top partners, long-lived particles, Higgs sectors, early universe phase transitions, and proposed facility science capabilities.
Stony Brook professor awarded national recognition for leadership in biomedical engineering
Yi-Xian Qin, a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University, is set to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. This annual award, initiated in 2019, commemorates Christopher R. Jacobs and honors those who exhibit exceptional leadership within the Cell and Molecular Bioengineering community.
Alda Center leader shares insights at Women in Defense Conference
Laura Lindenfeld, Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism and Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, recently participated in the 2024 Women in Defense (WID) National Conference. The event was organized by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and took place in Arlington, Virginia.
Hong Qin receives 2024 SMA Pioneer Award for advances in geometric modeling
Hong Qin, a professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the 2024 Solid Modeling Association (SMA) Pioneer Award. This accolade recognizes his significant contributions to geometric modeling and physics-based simulation. The award is given to individuals who have made advancements in solid modeling through leadership, influential research, or technological innovations over a span of 25 years.
Stephanie Dinkins explores AI's societal impact at Stony Brook University's Spotlight Talk
The Provost’s Spotlight Talks at Stony Brook University are set to feature Stephanie Dinkins, a transmedia artist and Kusama endowed chair in art at the College of Arts and Sciences. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 22, at 3:30 pm in the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre.
Rowan Ricardo Phillips' "Silver" earns dual recognition on major literary award lists
Stony Brook University’s Distinguished Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been recognized for his book, "Silver," which has made the longlist for both the National Book Award and the Laurel Prize. Phillips expressed his appreciation by stating, “Poetry is a grand eternal art, both timeless and timely. I’m heartened that Silver is a grain of salt in that great sea.” He added, “Each book is a little something tossed into the water and shared with the world, so the fact that my work finds readers and that they respond well to it means the world to me.”
Machine learning aids Stony Brook researchers in predicting opioid-related patient outcomes
Two researchers at Stony Brook University are working on using machine learning models to predict patient outcomes. Richard N. Rosenthal, MD, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Renaissance School of Medicine, and Fusheng Wang, PhD, a professor in the departments of Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science, are collaborating on this project. Their research focuses on optimizing predictions related to opioid use disorder and overdose risks.
Stony Brook professor receives Golden Goose Award for penguin conservation research
Stony Brook University announced that Professor Heather J. Lynch has been awarded the 2024 Golden Goose Award for her research on Antarctic penguins. The award recognizes unconventional research that leads to significant scientific discoveries. Professor Lynch, a faculty member in the Department of Ecology and Evolution, shares this honor with former postdoctoral fellow Christian Che-Castaldo and Mathew Schwaller.
Stony Brook hosts virtual events for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The U.S. Department of Labor is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October with the theme "Ensuring Access to Good Jobs for All." Stony Brook University is participating in the observance by hosting its fifth annual NDEAM through a series of events organized by the Disability Employment Resource Group. These events aim to educate the campus community about accessibility rights and responsibilities.
Golden Goose Award honors Heather Lynch's unconventional research on Antarctic penguins
Heather Lynch, a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, has received the 2024 Golden Goose Award. This accolade is given for unconventional research that results in unexpected and impactful discoveries. Lynch's project, "From Poop to Protection: Satellite Discoveries Help Save Antarctic Penguins and Advance Wildlife Monitoring," funded by the National Science Foundation and NASA, utilized satellite imagery to track penguin populations. This work led to the discovery of 1.5 million previously undocumented Adélie penguins.
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.
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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.
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.
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.