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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.
Suffolk County DA announces indictments after seizing dangerous opioid carfentanil
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of four individuals in connection with a narcotics distribution network involving carfentanil, fentanyl, and cocaine. The suspects, identified as John Sims, Tyeisha Kisswani, Robert Day, and Adrian Spooner, face charges including the criminal sale of controlled substances following a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Gang Task Force.
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.
Port Strike Spurs Run on Essentials
Toilet paper has been flying off the shelves as word spreads of a strike by port workers that could paralyze shipping on the East Coast.
Stony Brook ranked #1 among public universities in New York
Stony Brook State University climbed five spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings to gain standing as the #1 public university in New York. Stony Brook University is now considered one of the best colleges in the nation.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Sept. 28
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 28.
Home Is Where The Money Is For MLB Playoff Betting
The 'tournament' which it's now called by some baseball insiders does have some trends to look at, but as we all watched just last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the unusual happens this time of year.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Sept. 28
1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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.
Brookhaven Lab hosts summer school for underrepresented STEM students
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory hosted a summer program where 13 students conducted research projects across three key facilities: the Tandem Van de Graaff facility, the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN), and the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II). This initiative was part of the inaugural Brookhaven User Facility Summer School, which took place from July 8 to August 2.
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.
Coram man sentenced for weapon and drug possession
David Wilson, a 42-year-old resident of Coram, has been sentenced to ten years in prison and five years of post-release supervision. The sentencing follows his guilty plea in April to charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney made the announcement on October 2, 2024.
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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.
The Tragic Tale of George Santos, and Our Part in Our Justice
To those rooting for George’s demise, I ask that you stop for a moment to consider that. There is little question that the fate George is about to serve is completely disproportionate to what he is guilty of.
Race the Narrows draws big crowd to the Mastic Beach seashore.
It was a race for the environment.