Category: Alda Center

Building Connection and Leadership

How Stony Brook University’s Alan Alda Center, DI3, Office for Research and SUNY are training scientists to lead and communicate.

April 27, 2026

11 min read

SUNY Research Leadership Academy Nears Completion of Its Inaugural Year

The SUNY Research Leadership Academy concludes its inaugural year after teaching researchers how to lead teams, secure resources and communicate research.

March 2, 2026

6 min read

Big Ideas, Local Impact: Honors Students Shine at INNOVATE Challenge

Stony Brook University’s top undergraduates came together for INNOVATE: Honors Edition, and were challenged to turn innovative ideas into actionable solutions.

October 23, 2025

6 min read

Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Learn Science Communication with the Alda Center

Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars learned about science communication through a workshop facilitated by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.

October 3, 2025

6 min read

Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked No. 1 for Pediatric Care in New York State by Money

Stony Brook University Hospital was named one of the Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care by Money, earning the No. 1 spot in New York State and No. 7 nationwide.

September 16, 2025

2 min read

Meet the Innovators: The New York Climate Exchange, SBU Welcome Climate Tech Fellows

The New York Climate Exchange and Stony Brook University announced the first group of Climate Tech Fellows, innovators who will help define climate solutions.

September 9, 2025

5 min read

Alda Center Empowers The New York Climate Exchanges’ Climate Stories Project with Workshop

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University led a communication workshop with 20-plus partners of The New York Climate Exchange

August 1, 2025

5 min read

SUNY Research Leadership Academy Empowers Next Generation of Inclusive STEMM Leaders

Stony Brook University and SUNY have teamed up to launch the SUNY Research Leadership Academy, designed to cultivate a new generation of research leaders.

July 22, 2025

5 min read

School of Dental Medicine Retreat Features the Alda Healthcare Experience

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) held its semi-annual Faculty Development Retreat, which included a session with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at the Stony Brook University School of Communication...

March 4, 2025

3 min read

Alda Center Experts Discuss Intersections of AI and Science Communication on Swedish Research Council Podcast

Scientists are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to advance their research, and now, Stony Brook University experts are exploring how AI can transform the way we communicate about science itself...

November 1, 2024

3 min read

Alda Center Leadership Presents at Women in Defense Conference in DC

Dean of the Stony Brook University School of School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to...

October 4, 2024

2 min read

Alda Center Leadership Presents to NSF Engineering Directorate Advisory Committee in DC

Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to present...

September 30, 2024

2 min read

Science on Stage: Climate Edition Coming to Staller Center, Oct. 28

Climate research and researchers are the inspiration for this year’s iteration of Science on Stage, a creative blend of scientific research and theater at Stony Brook University. The event features three short, one-act...

September 16, 2024

3 min read

Dr Susmita Pati wears a blue blazer and leads an Alda Center program

Alda Center Healthcare Program Shows Promise at Stony Brook Medicine

Two years into a grant-funded organization-wide implementation, an Alda Center program to help improve team communication and combat burnout in healthcare workers shows promising results. Data analysis is underway, and...

August 15, 2024

4 min read

Master’s in Science Communication Program Launches Concentration in Climate Communication

In Fall 2024, the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ), in partnership with the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), will launch a concentration in climate communication as part of its Master of...

June 24, 2024

3 min read

2024 socj masters students pose for a photo

SoCJ Graduate Students Present Capstone Projects

This spring, eight soon-to-be graduates from the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) presented their master’s capstone projects to an audience of their peers, faculty and staff. The projects ranged from online...

May 17, 2024

7 min read

Lindenfeld Named Finalist for Scripps Howard Fund Administrator of the Year Award

Laura Lindenfeld, dean of the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) and executive director of the Alda Center for Communicating Science, is the finalist for the Scripps Howard Fund’s Administrator of the Year...

February 20, 2024

3 min read

McCormick Named Development Director for Alda Center, SoCJ, Stony Brook Libraries

Joan McCormick, a development professional with decades of experience, was recently named director of development for the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) and Academic Affairs. In this new role, McCormick...

February 8, 2024

2 min read

Category: Alda Center

Building Connection and Leadership

SUNY Research Leadership Academy Nears Completion of Its Inaugural Year

Big Ideas, Local Impact: Honors Students Shine at INNOVATE Challenge

Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Learn Science Communication with the Alda Center

Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked No. 1 for Pediatric Care in New York State by Money

Meet the Innovators: The New York Climate Exchange, SBU Welcome Climate Tech Fellows

Alda Center Empowers The New York Climate Exchanges’ Climate Stories Project with Workshop

School of Dental Medicine Retreat Features the Alda Healthcare Experience

Alda Center Experts Discuss Intersections of AI and Science Communication on Swedish Research Council Podcast

Alda Center Leadership Presents at Women in Defense Conference in DC

Alda Center Leadership Presents to NSF Engineering Directorate Advisory Committee in DC

Science on Stage: Climate Edition Coming to Staller Center, Oct. 28

Alda Center Healthcare Program Shows Promise at Stony Brook Medicine

Master’s in Science Communication Program Launches Concentration in Climate Communication

SoCJ Graduate Students Present Capstone Projects

Lindenfeld Named Finalist for Scripps Howard Fund Administrator of the Year Award

McCormick Named Development Director for Alda Center, SoCJ, Stony Brook Libraries

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