The Statesman

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

Meenu Johnkutty • October 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.

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

Brianne Ledda • October 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.

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Students march for climate change

Rabia Gursoy and Niki Nassiri • October 2, 2019

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

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Long Island sees massive fish kills

Alissa Pabon • September 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.

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Sustainable Fashion is on the Rise as Forever 21 Nears its End

Xenia Gonikberg • September 29, 2019

Popular teen clothing brand Forever 21 is on track to file for bankruptcy within the next year. Known for its loud patterns and trendy styles, fast fashion creates clothing that is made cheaply and quickly, typically catering towards teens and young adults

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Michael Mann discusses climate change in the age of Trump

Maya Brown • April 24, 2019

Dr. Michael E. Mann, a prominent climate scientist, geophysicist and professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University, came to Stony Brook University’s Earthstock celebration on Friday, April 19, where he was the university’s keynote speaker.

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Democratic congressional candidate Perry Gershon engages with students on campus

Brianne Ledda • October 9, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate, Perry Gershon, visited Stony Brook University on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in an effort to reach more student voters as he campaigns against incumbent Lee Zeldin for NY-1.

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Hurricane Florence was worsened by climate change

Brianne Ledda • September 23, 2018

The climate model was initialized while Florence was happening and it was run for only seven days, an unusually short period of time for climate models. Although it wasn’t the first time scientists tried to calculate the impact of climate change based on the severity of extreme natural events, it was the first time it was done while the storm was happening.

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STRIDE helps Stony Brook scientists explain their work

Brianne Ledda • February 11, 2018

Stony Brook scientists are working to better explain their projects to the general public as part of a collaboration with communications experts.

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Stony Brook joins University Climate Change Coalition

Mike Adams • February 11, 2018

Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. joined the launch of a multi-university coalition to fight climate change at the 2018 Higher Education Climate Change Leadership Summit on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

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Keep your eye on the cause of these hurricanes

Andrew Goldstein • September 24, 2017

“During its life cycle a hurricane can expend as much energy as 10,000 nuclear bombs!" That is what we are dealing with.

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HBO’s ‘VICE’ returns with its fifth season

Thomas James • March 2, 2017

"VICE," the Emmy Award-winning news program, has returned to HBO with its fifth season.

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