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Possible Sign of Neutron Star Found in Supernova 1987A

Two teams of astronomers, including Stony Brook’s James M. Lattimer, have made a compelling case in the 33-year-old mystery surrounding Supernova 1987A.

July 31, 2020

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SBU Chapter of National Academy of Inventors Inducts 15 New Members

The Stony Brook Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI-SBU) recently inducted 12 new members and 3 honorary members to the Academy. The newly inducted academic inventors have held patents issued by the US...

July 30, 2020

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Professor Joshua Teplitsky Receives 2019 Salo Baron Prize in Jewish Studies

He won this distinctive honor for his book, Prince of the Press: How One Collector Built History’s Most Enduring and Remarkable Jewish Library.

July 30, 2020

2 min read

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Professor Joel Hurowitz Celebrates Third Mars Rover Milestone

For the third time in his career, Joel Hurowitz, assistant professor in the Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University, is going to Mars — well, kind of. “I have invested my professional life in this series of...

July 29, 2020

3 min read

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Diver-Scholar Immerses Herself in History of Minorities and Mental Health

When she was five years old, Ximena Lopez-Carrillo dreamed of becoming an Olympic athlete, especially after her mother enrolled her and one of her sisters in diving lessons. What the athletically gifted youngster, who...

July 27, 2020

7 min read

Alumni News College of Arts & Sciences Community COVID-19 Events

Third Social Justice Virtual Town Hall is July 29

The next Social Justice Virtual Town Hall, "Health Care Disparities: The COVID-19 Pandemic," will be held on Wednesday, July 29, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm EDT.

July 27, 2020

1 min read

Academics Coming Back Safe and Strong

Provost Issues Message on Hybrid Accommodations

Michael Bernstein, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, has issued a message to faculty regarding hybrid accommodations for the Fall Semester. The message reads as follows: As the beginning of the...

July 20, 2020

1 min read

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Professor Nagasawa’s Art Illuminates the Night in NYC

“Luminescence” — Nobuho Nagasawa’s artwork in Long Island City — has been featured in "The New Yorker" July 20 Goings On About Town section.

July 17, 2020

2 min read

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Provost Releases Message on Promoting Accessibility in Curriculum Design

Michael Bernstein, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Wendi Mathews, Director, Student Accessibility Support Center, have issued a message to faculty concerning the promotion of accessibility in...

July 15, 2020

2 min read

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Scientists Confirm Age of Universe is 13.8 Billion Years

The universe is about 13.8 billion years old, according to new research published in a series of papers by an international team of astrophysicists, including Stony Brook’s Neelima Sehgal. Using observations from the...

July 15, 2020

4 min read

Professor Leonardo Rastelli is the Renaissance Chair in Theoretical Physics.

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Leonardo Rastelli Receives Simons Investigator Award

Recently named inaugural holder of the Renaissance Chair in Theoretical Physics, Rastelli has earned a coveted 2020 Simons Investigator award, which supports outstanding scientists.

July 15, 2020

4 min read

Academics Coming Back Safe and Strong Student Spotlight

University Updates Fall 2020 Schedule and Registration Information

A message concerning Fall 2020 course schedules and registration has been issued by Charles L. Robbins, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and Diane Bello, University Registrar. The message reads as follows: As...

July 10, 2020

2 min read

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Stony Brook to Develop Advanced Computational Tools to Design Offshore Wind Farms

The project will optimize offshore wind farm layouts by leveraging high-fidelity simulations on parallel supercomputers, advanced turbine controls and artificial intelligence tools.

July 7, 2020

4 min read

Academics Coming Back Safe and Strong

University Issues Update on Scheduling for Fall 2020 Term

An update on the Fall 2020 Term has been issued by Charles L. Robbins, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success/Dean of the Undergraduate Colleges, and Diane Bello, University Registrar. The message...

June 19, 2020

2 min read

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Virtual Town Hall Webinars for Social Justice Begin June 18

Register via Zoom for the first in the series: "The Killing of George Floyd and the Resulting Protests for Social Justice." Three more webinars will be held; watch for details.

June 15, 2020

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Academics Diversity Faculty/Staff News Highlights

Webinar Features Stony Brook Experts on Advancing Academic Success

The University is making important strides in advancing student success by leveraging its resources toward increasing graduation rates while focusing on academic excellence for all.

June 12, 2020

3 min read

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SBU Research Team Receives $3.5M Grant to Study Depression

Depression remains a leading disorder worldwide with treatments that have limited benefits for many patients — only 33 percent of individuals with depression respond to conventional treatments. A cross-disciplinary...

June 9, 2020

3 min read

College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Faculty/Staff News Highlights Sustainability

Study Shows Decrease in Renewable Energy Costs May Drive Clean Energy Growth

The study analyzes the cost of renewable energy in China, showing that costs are projected to decline further, thereby bringing new possibilities for renewable energy.

June 1, 2020

3 min read

Category: Academics

SBU Chapter of National Academy of Inventors Inducts 15 New Members

Professor Joel Hurowitz Celebrates Third Mars Rover Milestone

Third Social Justice Virtual Town Hall is July 29

Provost Issues Message on Hybrid Accommodations

Professor Nagasawa’s Art Illuminates the Night in NYC

Provost Releases Message on Promoting Accessibility in Curriculum Design

Scientists Confirm Age of Universe is 13.8 Billion Years

Leonardo Rastelli Receives Simons Investigator Award

University Updates Fall 2020 Schedule and Registration Information

Stony Brook to Develop Advanced Computational Tools to Design Offshore Wind Farms

University Issues Update on Scheduling for Fall 2020 Term

Webinar Features Stony Brook Experts on Advancing Academic Success

SBU Research Team Receives $3.5M Grant to Study Depression

Study Shows Decrease in Renewable Energy Costs May Drive Clean Energy Growth

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