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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.

History Club holds “After Trump” roundtable discussion

Faculty NewsApril 3, 2021

After the capital riots on Jan. 6, the history department is debating and discussing the outcomes of the Trump presidency and its impact on the American public.

SBU student awarded for work on electoral redistricting system

Faculty News STEMMarch 30, 2021

A Stony Brook University junior is developing and optimizing algorithms that construct “fairer” electoral districts in the United States.

SBU scientists conduct research to improve water quality in the Long Island Sound

Faculty Long Island News STEMMarch 27, 2021

Scientists at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences are leading a study to measure the ability of farmed seaweed and shellfish to benefit aquaculture in the Long Island Sound.

The Statesman: “Getting to Know U” Ep. 1

Faculty Multimedia PodcastsMarch 26, 2021

After more than a year online, podcast interns ask three Stony Brook faculty members what they’ve learned over the course of the pandemic.

SBU workers push to delay in-person work return, argues it violates UUP telecommuting agreement

Administration Faculty NewsMarch 6, 2021

More than 100 people have signed a petition to delay an in-person return to work for Stony Brook employees as early as March 1, arguing that it violates the terms of a union-negotiated telecommuting agreement.

SBU genetics professor named fellow for yeast cell research

Faculty NewsFebruary 28, 2021

A Stony Brook University professor has received a fellowship to further her research into genetic mutations which cause infertility and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzeihmer’s, Down Syndrome and Parkinson’s disease.

SBU panel delves into mental health barriers for the Black community

Black History Month 2021 Faculty News Special IssuesFebruary 15, 2021February 16, 2021

Stony Brook University’s School of Health Technology and Management hosted a panel discussing the stigmatization of mental illness in the Black community on Feb. 11.

“Does it surprise me? No”: Members of the SBU community comment on lack of Black memorialization

Black History Month 2021 Faculty News Special Issues Top StoryFebruary 13, 2021February 19, 2021

Of Stony Brook University’s 64 named buildings and spaces, only four Black historical figures; Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, Jimi Hendrix, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman are memorialized, according to a list compiled by the university’s archivist.

Student-created history journal seeks to fill gap at SBU

Faculty News Student LifeJanuary 28, 2021

Created by students at Stony Brook University, the Undergraduate History Journal seeks to give authors and “aspiring historians” an opportunity to showcase their work.

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First female FSA executive director appointed

“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