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Two New Departments Established in School of Communication and Journalism

The Department of Communication and the Department of Journalism have been established within the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ), effective July 1, 2025. This change marks a significant milestone in the...

March 4, 2025

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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

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Marine Conservationist and Professor Ellen Pikitch Receives 2024 Lowell Thomas Award

Ellen K. Pikitch, a long-time professor in the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), was recently awarded the Lowell Thomas Award for her accomplishments in science and communication...

October 3, 2024

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Stony Brook University, NY Women in Communications Form Partnership

Stony Brook University is one of the first universities to form a partnership with New York Women in Communications (NYWICI), a professional organization for women in journalism, broadcasting, public relations...

September 13, 2024

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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

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16 Students Recognized at Annual SoCJ End of Year Celebration

In April, the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) hosted its annual End of Year Celebration, recognizing graduating students, scholarship recipients and other high achievers. In addition to awarding...

April 29, 2024

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SoCJ Students Made You a “Mix Tape”

Undergraduates and graduate students studying journalism and science communication, scattered across the country and in Canada, came together this summer to tell the story of something that has brought humanity together...

August 22, 2023

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Students surrounded by fallen leaves walk across the academic mall on the Stony Brook campus.

School of Communication and Journalism Welcomes Largest Graduate Class in Its History

Within two years of launching two master’s programs, the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will welcome an incoming cohort of nearly 20 graduate students in Fall 2023. The new class will join the 9 graduate...

August 9, 2023

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American Academy of Health Behavior Recognizes SoCJ’s Zheng

Communication lecturer Xia Zheng, of the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ), has been accepted to the American Academy of Health Behavior’s Research Scholars Mentorship Program. The competitive program gives...

July 25, 2023

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SoCJ Launches Undergraduate Communication Program

Beginning this fall, the Stony Brook School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will offer a new academic program: a bachelor of arts in communication. The program will offer undergraduate students a chance to...

July 10, 2023

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Brianna Gonzalez smiles in front of a huge termite mound in Ghana

Neuroscience, Science Communication Graduate Student Demystifies the Brain in Ghana

Integrative neuroscience PhD candidate Brianna Gonzalez spent three weeks in Ghana demystifying the brain for school children and members of the public, and bringing together scientists and traditional healers...

May 25, 2023

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Al-Gharbi to Join SoCJ as Assistant Professor of Communication and Journalism

In Fall 2023, Musa al-Gharbi, a distinguished scholar of sociology, communication and political science, will join the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) and the Alda Center for Communicating Science as an...

January 12, 2023

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Spring Course Explores Climate Crisis Through Science, Communication and Culture

CDS 101: Energy, Climate, and Society will be taught by three faculty experts from different academic disciplines to address various aspects of the climate crisis.

October 14, 2022

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SBU Advocacy Corps meets virtually with DC-based SBU alumnus Arun Seraphin.

Advocacy Corps Meets with DC-based Alumnus and Alan Alda Center Graduate Program Director

In February, Stony Brook University’s (SBU) Advocacy Corps met virtually with Arun Seraphin, who just completed a very successful tenure at the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services as a professional staff...

February 28, 2022

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Alda Center’s Holesovsky Joins Board of Science Communication Trainers Network

The Network helps build collaboration across organizations and individuals who help scientists and other researchers communicate more effectively.

January 13, 2022

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Alda Center Launches The Link

The initiative, which features research synopses, webinars and other content from science communication professionals from around the country, will link science communication research to professional practice.

November 29, 2021

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Journalism Grad Assists with NASA Moon Mission

When American astronauts return to the moon in 2024, Stony Brook journalism graduate Erika Peters ‘20 will have played a small but significant role in the journey.

April 6, 2021

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School of Communication and Journalism

Stony Brook to Launch Science Communication Master’s Program

The Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism this spring will launch a new Master of Science in Science Communication program, focused on helping trained scientists become professional communicators...

March 8, 2021

3 min read

Tag: communication

Two New Departments Established in School of Communication and Journalism

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

Marine Conservationist and Professor Ellen Pikitch Receives 2024 Lowell Thomas Award

Stony Brook University, NY Women in Communications Form Partnership

Alda Center Healthcare Program Shows Promise at Stony Brook Medicine

16 Students Recognized at Annual SoCJ End of Year Celebration

SoCJ Students Made You a “Mix Tape”

School of Communication and Journalism Welcomes Largest Graduate Class in Its History

American Academy of Health Behavior Recognizes SoCJ’s Zheng

SoCJ Launches Undergraduate Communication Program

Neuroscience, Science Communication Graduate Student Demystifies the Brain in Ghana

Al-Gharbi to Join SoCJ as Assistant Professor of Communication and Journalism

Spring Course Explores Climate Crisis Through Science, Communication and Culture

Advocacy Corps Meets with DC-based Alumnus and Alan Alda Center Graduate Program Director

Alda Center’s Holesovsky Joins Board of Science Communication Trainers Network

Alda Center Launches The Link

Journalism Grad Assists with NASA Moon Mission

Stony Brook to Launch Science Communication Master’s Program

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