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Study shows similarities between whale communication and human speech

Stony Brook University's Mason Youngblood has released a study in Science Advances that explores the efficiency of whale communication, drawing parallels to human speech.

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

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Whale communication found efficient and similar to human speech

Stony Brook University has announced a significant finding in whale communication research.

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

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Andrea Goldsmith appointed as new president of Stony Brook University

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University, following unanimous approval from the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees.

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Research finds similarities between whale communication and human speech

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

Whales may communicate with linguistic efficiency similar to humans, according to a study by Mason Youngblood, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science.

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Frey Hall unveils new video wall providing dynamic content for students

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

Over the recent winter break, a new video wall was installed in the lobby of Frey Hall.

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Darwin Day event at Stony Brook explores nuclear landscapes' evolution

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Stony Brook University recently hosted a Darwin Day event focusing on the impact of natural selection in environments affected by nuclear fallout, such as Chernobyl and Fukushima.

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Research project at Stony Brook University aims to improve cervical cancer diagnostics

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

A research initiative at Stony Brook University, led by Eric Brouzes, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded a grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

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Andrea Goldsmith named new president of Stony Brook University

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith, currently the dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton University, has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University.

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Stony Brook University's C4E podcast now airs weekly on WUSB-FM

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

C4E Presents, a podcast by Stony Brook University's Collaborative for the Earth (C4E), is now airing on WUSB 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM.

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Engineering dean discusses policy at ASEE colloquium

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean Andrew Singer participated in the Public Policy Colloquium held by the Engineering Dean’s Council of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) from February 3 to 5 in Washington, DC.

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Stony Brook University hosts regional grant writing workshop for arts and humanities

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

Stony Brook University is set to host a regional workshop focused on grant application writing, organized by the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook (HISB).

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Paul Shepson documents changing Arctic cultures amid climate challenges

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Since 1988, Paul Shepson has dedicated his career to studying the Arctic's natural atmosphere and the lives of its inhabitants.

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Marzia Amin joins inaugural SUNY internship program

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Stony Brook University student Marzia Amin has been chosen as one of nine students statewide for the inaugural cohort of the State University of New York (SUNY) Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Career Development Internship Program.

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School events this week in Suffolk County: Feb. 16-22

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 15, 2025

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

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William Floyd wrestlers advance to county championships after strong league performance

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

The William Floyd varsity boys' wrestling team, under the guidance of Coach Tony Mecca, demonstrated strong performance at the recent League I championships.

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Stony Brook Southampton hosts premiere of 'Underground' musical

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater recently hosted the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom."

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PhD graduate Amanda Rowe honored as finalist for dissertation award

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Amanda Rowe, a recent PhD graduate from Stony Brook University's Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences (IDPAS), has been recognized as a finalist for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Dissertation Award.

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Floyd Academy celebrates first Class of 2025 mid-year graduates

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Floyd Academy recently held its mid-year graduation ceremony, marking the completion of high school requirements for 15 students who are now part of the Class of 2025.

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Stony Brook leaders lobby Congress on healthcare funding challenges

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

On February 12, William Wertheim, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. traveled to Washington D.C. to discuss federal priorities with members of the New York congressional delegation and their staff.

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Eighth graders explore career options at William Floyd High's CTE program

By Suffolk Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Eighth-grade students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School recently visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at William Floyd High School.