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Many Microplastics In The World’s Oceans Have Likely Escaped Detection

LIMG May 23, 2024

Pictured: A view of the ocean coast in Venezuela, near where some of the ocean seawater samples were taken for the study. Photos courtesy of Luis Medina Faull Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world’s oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to

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Stony Brook University Professor David Tonjes Wins 2024 Eco Award

LIMG April 29, 2024

Photo courtesy of Tania Thomas Stony Brook University Research Associate Professor David Tonjes recently received the 2024 Eco Award from Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities at its fifth annual Eco Awards ceremony. The Eco Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the environment and sustainability made by residents, students, schools,

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Stony Brook Launches Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

LIMG April 11, 2024

Pictured: The School of Health Professions’ OT practice room where students learn how to use equipment designed for the rehabilitation process. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University School of Health Professions The Stony Brook University School of Health Professions is converting its Occupational Therapy (OT) educational offerings to a new doctoral program that begins

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Bethpage Sophomore Pens Winning Essay In Stony Brook University Competition

LIMG March 27, 2024

Pictured: Bethpage High School sophomore Anderson Maziero (middle) earned the second place Best Essay Award in Stony Brook University’s 19th annual Japan Center Essay Competition. Pictured with Director of Literacy & English Language Arts Valerie Filbry (left) and Bethpage High School Principal Nicholas Jantz (right). Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School

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Sachem HS North Student Presents Science Research At Prestigious Conference

LIMG February 7, 2024

Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Sachem High School North senior Avi Talsania presented the results of two science research investigations at the 2023 Materials Research Society Fall Conference. Talsania’s work was conducted through the Garcia Program at Stony Brook University this past summer under the mentorship of Adam Hansen and Dr. Miriam […]

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Islip Art Students Attend Stony Brook University “Gallery Crawl”

LIMG December 20, 2023

Photo courtesy of Islip School District Students in Islip High School art classes recently visited Stony Brook University to explore the different ways of experiencing art at the collegiate level. Fine Arts Director Michael Hershkowitz and teachers Jenna Buzzeo and Lisa Sacco planned the trip as a “gallery crawl,” offering guided tours through many art […]

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Stony Brook University’s Jacqueline Castaldo Awarded SUNY’s Chancellor’s Award For Excellence In Professional Service

LIMG June 29, 2023

Stony Brook University Director of Business in Finance & Administration (F&A) Jacqueline (Jackie) Castaldo has been awarded the State University of New York  (SUNY) Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service.  Jackie’s responsibilities include oversight of the finances and budget within several University areas including Budget, Financial

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Bayport-Blue Point Advanced Placement Students Gather Valuable Materials From Stony Brook University For Research Topics

LIMG January 4, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District Bayport-Blue Point High School Advance Placement Seminar students enrolled in the district’s AP Capstone Program visited Stony Brook University last month to gather valuable materials for their research topics. During finals, SBU allowed the students to access their computer labs and databases to collect valuable