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“Artists for Nancy” will present artists and activists in panel discussion

Natasha NelsonArtsSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

“Artists for Nancy”, an organization which empowers political activism through art will present a Zoom panel this Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m.

COVID-19 presents an opportunity to restructure our society around sustainability

Matt VeneziaOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 6, 2020

Though we are still causing catastrophic levels of damage to ecosystems by consuming natural resources at an unsustainable rate, the pandemic has managed to slow us down.

Former SBU professor Nancy Goroff wins democratic primary, set to face Lee Zeldin in general election

Niki Nassiri & Sara RubergFaculty Long Island NewsJuly 21, 2020August 26, 2020

Nancy Goroff will compete with Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin for a seat in the House of Representatives this November. If she were to defeat Zeldin this upcoming election, Goroff would become the first female Ph.D. scientist in Congress.

The Bezos Earth Fund is Just Lip Service

Matthew YanOp-eds OpinionsMay 5, 2020

Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has done nothing to curb the 44.4 million tons of carbon dioxide his shipping services released into the atmosphere in 2018 alone.

SBU scientist predicts short winters, heavy storms for Long Island

Niki NassiriNewsDecember 5, 2019December 8, 2019

The winter season may become shorter, but storms and floods will hit the East Coast harder than ever due to climate change, Edmund K.M. Chang, a professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, hypothesized in a study on winter storms.

The 2020 U.S. presidential election will make or break our planet

James BowenOpinionsNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

With a climate change skeptic in office, and older generations apathetic to the consequences of global warming, young climate change advocates find their cries for climate change reform falling on deaf ears.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences appoints new dean of diversity and outreach

Meenu JohnkuttyNewsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

Hiring Dr. Monica Bugallo to be the new Dean of Diversity and Outreach in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences was a “no brainer,” Fotis Sotiropolous, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, said.

Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

“You may notice that we got a new goth motto,” Laura Helmuth, science editor at The Washington Post, said at Stony Brook University’s latest “My Life As” event on Monday, Sept. 23.

Students march for climate change

Rabia Gursoy & Niki NassiriNewsOctober 2, 2019October 8, 2019

The climate protest began at the Student Activities Center (SAC) Plaza and made a full circle around the Academic Mall on Sept. 26.

Long Island sees massive fish kills

Alissa PabonNews Top StorySeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Beginning in early June, Long Island’s northern and southern shores, as well as its narrow canals, have been overflowing with thousands of dead Menhaden fish.