Faculty Archives – The Statesman

SBU professor discusses Native Americans perspective and experiences of examining epidemic

Faculty NewsNovember 23, 2021

The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted Paul Kelton, a history professor at SBU, to discuss indigenous perspective and experiences of epidemics during his lecture, “Indigenous Experiences With Epidemics: From Smallpox to COVID,” on Nov. 17.

Outside the Classroom, Ep. 1

Faculty Multimedia Podcasts Student LifeNovember 11, 2021February 24, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of Outside the Classroom, the Stony Brook University podcast where we sit down with faculty around campus and get to learn a little bit more about them.

SBU professor leads statewide research “AI-Grid” to improve power infrastructure

Faculty NewsOctober 27, 2021

A Stony Brook University-led statewide research team received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop the world’s first microgrid, fully operated by artificial intelligence, to improve power infrastructure.

As in-person teaching resumes, Stony Brook faculty harbor safety concerns

Faculty News State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 13, 2021

Stony Brook University’s almost 2,000 faculty members returned to campus this semester with all the back-to-school teaching essentials: lesson plans, books and masks. For those returning, this transition has generated an array of feelings.

SUNY Chancellor comments on vaccination requirements during Union ceremony

Administration Faculty NewsAugust 27, 2021

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Jim Malatras came to Stony Brook University for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly-rebuilt Student Union.

Justin Fincher appointed VP of Advancement and executive director of Stony Brook Foundation

Administration Faculty NewsJune 13, 2021

Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis appointed Justin Fincher as vice president of advancement and executive director of the Stony Brook Foundation after a year-long national search, according to a letter from her office on June 8.

Stony Brook University hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander anti-racism forum

Administration Faculty NewsMay 6, 2021

Over 200 people attended “Breaking Silence: A Public Forum on Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Racism” over Zoom on May 5, prompted by the national conversations around the increase in hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Scientists experiment with climate intervention to delay the effects of global warming

2021 Faculty News Special Issues STEMApril 22, 2021

As the consequences of global warming are becoming more dire, scientists are considering whether — in addition to reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions — to use geoengineering to mitigate the effects of global warming.

SUNY faculty and staff push for retirement fund to divest from fossil fuel investments

2021 Faculty News Special Issues STEMApril 18, 2021August 29, 2021

A group of employees of the State University of New York (SUNY) wants their retirement fund to pull their investments from industries and companies damaging to the environment and contributing to climate change.

A closer look into the School of Communication and Journalism’s new masters program

Faculty News STEMApril 18, 2021

The School of Communication and Journalism launched its Masters of Science degree in science communication this spring, one of the first of its kind in the SUNY system. They will also begin offering a Bachelors of Science in mass communication next fall.

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“Worm lab” provides unique opportunities for undergraduate research

Proposed changes for Stony Brook parking

Stony Brook professor named Abel laureate

New RSOM hire works to better grasp disease resistance

Outside the Classroom, Ep. 2