Suffolk Reporter

Eleven faculty members at Stony Brook University will be formally installed in endowed positions during a ceremony on Friday, October 25. The event will take place at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater as part of Homecoming Weekend. This occasion aims to honor faculty who exemplify academic and research excellence.

Heather Lynch awarded Golden Goose for innovative penguin research

Heather Lynch, a professor at the College of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Ecology and Evolution, has been honored with the 2024 Golden Goose Award. This award recognizes unconventional research that results in unexpected yet impactful discoveries. Lynch is also the first Endowed Chair for Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computation Science (IACS).

Global celebration of Dark Matter Day planned with events worldwide

Each year, around October 31, institutions worldwide celebrate Dark Matter Day. The event invites the public to participate in both in-person and virtual activities that include talks and engaging events for all ages.

Machine learning models aim to predict opioid risk at Stony Brook University

Two researchers from Stony Brook University are developing machine learning models to predict patient outcomes, focusing on opioid use disorder and overdose. Richard N. Rosenthal, MD, a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, collaborates with Fusheng Wang, PhD, a Professor in Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science. Their work is supported by a $1.05 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Ellen K. Pikitch receives Lowell Thomas Award for contributions to marine science

Ellen K. Pikitch, a professor at the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, has been honored with the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award for her contributions to science and communication. The award is presented by The Explorers Club and named after broadcast journalist and explorer Lowell Thomas. It is given annually to recognize excellence in various fields of exploration. Pikitch was nominated by explorer Sylvia Earle.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 28?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

William Floyd High School students explore clean energy careers at Citi Field

Nearly 200 students from William Floyd High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs visited Citi Field last month. The event, sponsored by the Haugland Group and presented by Sports Power Clean Energy, aimed to provide insights into clean energy careers. Students participated in a session with Sports Power, learning about offshore wind turbines and home energy efficiency simulations, promoting workforce development in clean energy and technology fields.

Brookhaven Lab hosts summer school for underrepresented STEM students

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory recently hosted its inaugural User Facility Summer School, providing 13 students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research project 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).

Elementary schools offer diverse programs through William Floyd's Virtual Backpack

William Floyd's Virtual Backpack serves as a central hub for events and opportunities provided by school and community organizations. This resource is dedicated to elementary schools, with each secondary school maintaining its own announcements and virtual backpack. The page can be accessed through the website of each elementary school.

Stony Brook hosts annual Walk of Hope during Suicide Awareness Month

September marked Suicide Awareness Month, during which Stony Brook University focused on strengthening support for student mental health. The efforts culminated in the seventh annual Walk of Hope on September 28.

Coram man receives decade-long sentence for drugs and illegal weapon possession

David Wilson, a 42-year-old resident of Coram, New York, has been sentenced to ten years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This 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.

Shop Red Tech Center opens at Stony Brook University

The Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) has inaugurated the Shop Red Tech Center at East Side Dining, aiming to support students with their educational needs. This new facility provides advanced technology and resources for the Stony Brook University community.

School events this October in Suffolk County

The following events are scheduled to take place in Suffolk County this month.

How many companies in cities in Suffolk County received FDA inspections in September?

There was one company in a city associated with Suffolk County that received an FDA inspection in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

Sarah Baxter shortlisted for UK Media Freedom Award

Sarah Baxter, director of the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting, has been recognized as a finalist for a national journalism award in the United Kingdom. She is among six nominees for the Media Freedom Award in the category of Commentator of the Year – Popular, thanks to her weekly column on American politics published in the London Standard.

New atmospheric observatory opens in Alabama's Bankhead National Forest

With the support of scientists from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, DOE’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility has launched an advanced atmospheric observatory in Alabama's William Bankhead National Forest. The Bankhead National Forest (BNF) observatory officially begins operations on October 1, 2024.

Veena Krish awarded 2024 Turner Dissertation Fellowship

Veena Krish, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the 2024 Turner Dissertation Fellowship Award by the Center for Inclusive Education. The $10,000 award is given to students from historically underrepresented groups and disadvantaged communities to support their dissertation work.

Stony Brook hosts inaugural LEGO® competition during CommUniversity Day