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  Earthstock, a Stony Brook University tradition since 2002, concluded on Earth Day, April 22, with the annual Earthstock Festival, a day full of activities that included live music and dance performances on two stages, Stony Brook University Police Department (UPD) Spring Fest, and the traditional rubber duck races. Click here to read the original article.

  Stony Brook University will receive the Outstanding Commitment to Energy Efficiency award from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) at NYPA’s Customer Clean Energy Exchange event on Wednesday, May 11.  Click here to read the original article.

On Saturday April 23, the Japan Center of Stony Brook University (JCSB) held a virtual award ceremony for its 17th Annual Essay Competition, sponsored by Canon U.S.A. The opening remarks by JCSB President Iwao Ojima were followed by warm greetings from two distinguished guests: Mikio Mori, ambassador and consul general of Japan in New York, and Sammy Kobayashi, senior vice president and general manager, Hybrid Workplace Solutions, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Click here to read the original article.

Ten Stony Brook University faculty members were appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor — a prestigious honor bestowed upon professionals of the highest caliber — by the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees for 2021-2022. Click here to read the original article. 

While some students spent their spring break on the beach decompressing from the pressures of the academic year, Stony Brook University sophomore Thomas Brinkley spent his helping Ukrainian refugees in Romania. And he wouldn’t have had it any other way. Click here to read the original article 

Stony Brook University’s Student Affairs has been honorably mentioned as one of 2022’s Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a publication focusing on news and issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in American higher education. Click here to read the original article. 

March 22, 2022 The MFA Thesis Exhibition 2022 presents new work by Stony Brook University’s graduating master of fine arts students Dilge Dilsiz, Daniel Donato and Heather Weston. All three artists are degree candidates in the Department of Art’s MFA program. The exhibition presents painting, sculpture, prints, photographs and installation art.   DE TACH M ENT is on view now through April 14 at the Zuccaire Gallery on the first floor of the Staller Center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 12 pm to 4 pm and evenings of Staller Center performances. An artist talk and reception will be held on Wednesday, March 30, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Click here to read the original article 

March 17, 2022 Stony Brook University will lead a new, innovative network of regional biomedical research institutions to accelerate translational research that will impact and advance clinical care for many physical and mental health conditions. Headquartered at Stony Brook University, the Long Island Network for Clinical and Translational Science (LINCATS) will be a collaboration with Brookhaven National Lab (BNL), Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the Northport VA Medical Center. Central to LINCATS’ establishment is $10 million in federal funding secured by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and supported by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, part of Congress’ omnibus funding bill, of which Long Island will receive some $50 million. The overall mission of LINCATS is to accelerate the public health impact of research, especially for underserved communities across Long Island, by offering access to innovative and transformative research programs and educational services. To improve the health of Long Island’s three million-plus population, the bioscience collaborative will engage in work ranging from basic research and clinical trials, to addressing vulnerable populations and disparities, and incorporating innovative research and practices such as the use of bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, telehealth, genotyping, proteomics, and engineering-driven medicine. “I am incredibly grateful to Senator Schumer for securing such crucial funding for the establishment of the Long Island Network for Clinical and Translational Science (LINCATS) at Stony Brook University,” said Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis. “Through LINCATS, the entire Long Island community and the greater New York region will have access to a comprehensive health research network that is capable of a rapid response to emergent healthcare risks, including a future global pandemic. New York and the nation are fortunate to have such a visionary leader as Senator Schumer, who champions the cutting-edge science research and health innovation that will provide important and much-needed economic boosts to development on Long Island.” Click here to read the original article 

February 21, 2021  Six adjunct professors at Stony Brook University have won the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching given by the State University of New York (SUNY). The recipients are:Jennifer Lyons Carter, Department of PhilosophyMichele Giua, Department of European LanguagesLeslie Marino, Department of European LanguagesPatricia Maurides, Department of ArtJessica Mitchell, School of Social WelfareJoanne Souza, Department of BiologyThe Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are system-level honors conferred to acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of continuous academic excellence.Excellence in Adjunct Teaching is a new award category, which recognizes consistently superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate or professional level in keeping with the State University’s commitment to providing its students with instruction of the highest quality.     Click here to read the original article 

February 16, 2022 A special event on Wednesday, February 23, will celebrate a unique art installation on view at the Central Reading Room in the Frank Melville Library.     The exhibition, “STEM + Arts = STEAM,” powerfully represents the inherent synergy between the natural sciences and visual arts. The work was co-developed by the interdisciplinary team of SBU professors Ete Chan, from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Nobuho Nagasawa, from the Department of Art, in partnership with Stony Brook University Libraries.     The exhibit will be on view at the Melville Library through March 9 and features three biosignal-driven works that illustrate the influence our bodies have on technology, portrayed artistically.   At the February 23 event, which will be held from 1 pm to 2:20 pm during Campus Life Time, Computer Science Professor I.V. Ramakrishnan and Art History Professor Karen Lloyd will make short presentations on their current STEAM research. The event will conclude with final remarks by College of Arts and Sciences Dean Nicole Sampson and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean Jon Longtin.   Click here to read the original article 

February 3, 2022 Adryan Wallace, assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently selected by the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) to present at an upcoming conference on “Africa’s fiscal space, fragility, and conflict.” Wallace, who also has affiliations in the departments of Political Science and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, will present a paper with policy recommendations to representatives of member states and UN entities. Her paper will also appear in a UN-OSAA publication of policies that can be implemented by UN offices and relevant heads of state. The UN-OSAA’s goals include promoting efforts by African countries and development partners to improve the fiscal space for sustainable growth, avoiding the worsening of fragility, and preventing conflict on the continent. Wallace, who holds a PhD in Political Science, an MA in African Studies, and a BS in Psychology, conducts research that combines quantitative and qualitative methods to examine the interactions among gender equality, state fragility, and regional economic integration in Africa. She has served as a member on previous policy panels for the UN and for the U.S. State Department’s U.S. – Africa Leaders’ Summit for the Obama Administration, as well as a delegate during a meeting with the chair of the African Union, His Excellency Moussa Fake Mahamat, at the African Union Representational Mission to the U.S. in Washington, D.C. The majority of Wallace’s work focuses on how Muslim women in West Africa are able to articulate their development interests within the context of Sharia law and secular political institutions. Her current book project analyzes the ways that Hausa women in Kano, Nigeria and Tamale, Ghana, use their non-governmental (NGO) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to challenge the economic roles ascribed to them by the state and to mobilize politically around gender issues. Click here to read the original article

February 2, 2022     Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis has been named a successor trustee to the Yale Corporation, the governing body for Yale University.     McInnis received her master’s degree and PhD in art history from Yale in the 1990s. Yale University President Peter Salovey announced her appointment as trustee along with that of Marta Lourdes Tellado, president and CEO of Consumer Reports.     “I am delighted and grateful that Maurie and Marta have agreed to share their deep knowledge and expertise as part of Yale’s board of trustees,” Salovey said. “Maurie brings a wealth of vitally relevant experience in higher education, including her work to build research and educational initiatives as provost at the University of Texas-Austin and the vision she’s set for Stony Brook University as its president.”     “It’s an honor to be named a successor trustee to the Yale Corporation,” President McInnis said. “Strong alumni networks, both the one I am part of at Yale and the one we’ve been building at Stony Brook, are an important part of one’s professional and personal life. Yale has been instrumental in many of my successes and I am proud to give back.”     McInnis and Tellado replace the outgoing Gina Raimondo and Lei Zhang, who have completed their time on the Yale board. The Yale Corporation is composed of the president and 16 trustees — 10 successor trustees selected and appointed by the current board and six alumni fellows nominated and elected by eligible alumni.     Click here to read the original article

January 28, 2022 IV Ramakrishnan, associate dean for Strategic Initiatives in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), has been named technical director of the SUNY-IBM AI Collaborative Research Alliance program, a strategic partnership between SUNY and IBM aimed at advancing the state-of-the-art in AI. Research and development projects conducted under this alliance focus on AI science, applications and hardware, promoting both scientific outputs and technology commercialization opportunities. This alliance is part of a $2 billion partnership between the State of New York, SUNY and IBM to create a global research hub for developing next-generation AI hardware.   The management and organizational structure of the SUNY-IBM AI Research Alliance is designed to promote collaboration and partnership at all levels of engagement. Alliance activities are overseen by a leadership team of senior representatives from SUNY and IBM. A Scientific Advisory Council of distinguished faculty members and research leaders from the two institutions provides strategic direction and guidance. Research projects are jointly envisioned and conducted by SUNY faculty and IBM researchers. The first set of research projects launched in 2020 span AI applications in healthcare, hardware for next-generation AI systems, and AI-driven modeling and simulation.   Ramakrishnan is a professor in the Department of Computer Science within CEAS. He has a long-standing record of research in AI, machine learning, and computational logic and health IT. In addition to his own active research, Ramakrishnan has excelled in bringing together interdisciplinary teams that use AI and machine learning as an enabling aspect of their work. As associate dean he works with all nine departments within the College to stimulate strategic research initiatives.    In his role as technical director, Ramakrishnan will engage both IBM and SUNY campuses on research topic areas centered on AI that are of interest to both parties for the Alliance.   “IV is an incredibly talented and prolific scholar and is respected by students, faculty and industry partners alike,” said Jon Longtin, interim dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “I especially admire his collaborative approach to multidisciplinary research, and his commitment to ensuring the applications of AI in other domains here at Stony Brook such as healthcare and medicine. I have every confidence IV will make meaningful and lasting contributions for the Alliance.”   Click here to read the original article

January 25, 2022     As virtual learning continues to grow in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, advancements in technology and course design, U.S. News & World Report has issued its annual rankings of the Best Online Programs for 2022, and four of Stony Brook University’s graduate programs made the list.      Making the top 10, the Online Master’s in Nursing ranked at No. 8. The Online Master’s in Nursing Administration ranked No. 13, which marks the first time that this specialization has appeared in the ranking of online programs. U.S. News evaluated several factors to rank the best online nursing degree programs, including faculty credentials, graduation rates and student services and technologies.     “Students taking courses in our online master’s format often work full-time, and going to school in this way benefits them not having to travel to classes every day, especially during this pandemic,” said Annette Wysocki, dean of the School of Nursing. “Furthermore, this platform is not static, as our content and presentations include visuals, graphics and even simulated clinical experiences to enhance the quality of education.”     The Online Master’s in Business (non-MBA) program ranked at No. 82 and the Online Master’s in Education ranked at No. 80. These programs have strong academic foundations based on the excellence of entering students, graduation rates and instructor credentials. They also excel at educating distance learners while offering strong career support.     This year’s edition of the rankings includes more than 1,700 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for those looking to complete or further their education.      U.S. News uses data gathered directly from each institution to compile the rankings. The methodologies are based on factors such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and student services and technology. Only degree-granting programs that are offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions are included.     Click here to read the original article

January 25, 2022     After two decades of excellence on and off the field in the America East Conference, Stony Brook University has accepted an invitation to join the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) as a full-time member, elevating the university’s profile and enhancing the student-athlete experience.      Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis and Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron made the announcement on Jan. 25. All 18 Stony Brook athletic programs will compete in the CAA, marking the first time in the university’s Division I era that every sport will be a member of the same conference.     “I’m very excited to announce that Stony Brook University will join the Colonial Athletic Association,” McInnis said. “This invitation is a historic step for our institution and a testament to our tremendous growth – both in academics and athletics – over the last two decades. Today would not be possible without the dedication of our student-athletes and coaches, who have paved the way for this moment. Our future is bright, and we look forward to competing for CAA Championships for years to come!”     Stony Brook’s football team has competed in the CAA since 2013. Decisions regarding scheduling formats and championship field sizes are ongoing and will be determined over the coming months.     “Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the history of Stony Brook Athletics as we announce our transition to the Colonial Athletic Association,” said Heilbron. “The decision to move to the CAA is synchronous with the aspirational nature of our university as well as our department’s vision to positively transform the life of each student-athlete. We took an extremely deliberate approach to this process and believe that the outcome encapsulates the best interests of our entire Stony Brook community.”     Hampton University and Monmouth University joined the CAA along with the Seawolves. Current CAA members include the College of Charleston, University of Delaware, Drexel University, Elon University, Hofstra University, Northeastern University, Towson University, University of North Carolina Wilmington, and the College of William & Mary.     “We are pleased to welcome Hampton University, Monmouth University, and Stony Brook University as the newest members of the CAA,” said CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio. “All three institutions fit perfectly into the framework of the Conference’s vision that calls for our membership to work together to advance nationally competitive athletic programs – coupled with outstanding academic programs – that empower student-athletes as whole persons to strive at the highest level in every aspect of their lives.”     Stony Brook joined the America East Conference for the 2001-02 academic year following a two-year stint as an independent after ascending to the NCAA Division I level in 1999. Over its Division I history, Stony Brook has collected 38 regular season championships and 44 conference championships. The Seawolves were twice recognized as the strongest athletic program in the America East by claiming the Commissioner’s Cup in 2018-19 and 2020-21.     Over the course of the last two decades, Stony Brook has emerged on the national scene. In March 2012, Lucy Van Dalen became the Seawolves’ first NCAA individual national champion after winning the mile at the indoor track & field championship. In June 2012, the baseball team advanced to the College World Series for the first time in program history, knocking off LSU in the Super Regional.     The men’s basketball team won a conference title for the first time in program history in 2015-16 and earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team has won back-to-back conference championships and earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth in 2021.     SBU football earned NCAA FCS playoff berths in 2017 and 2018, respectively.      The Seawolves’ women’s lacrosse team has become a national power, winning a conference record eight consecutive America East championships. In 2018, Stony Brook earned a No. 1 overall ranking in all major lacrosse polls for the majority of the season and has advanced to three NCAA Tournament quarterfinals since 2017.     Men’s lacrosse program has been a top-tier team in America East, wining three conference championships. In 2010, the Seawolves advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in program history.     Academic excellence has always been at the forefront for the department. During the 2020-21 academic year, nine Stony Brook athletic programs posted a perfect NCAA APR score of 1,000. Every Stony Brook program scored over 960, which was well above the NCAA standard of 930. APR measures eligibility, graduation, and retention each semester of the academic term and provides a clear picture of academic performance for each team.     Stony Brook’s world-class athletic facilities include Island Federal Arena, the 4,000-seat home of the men’s and women’s basketball teams. LaValle Stadium, the home of the football, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, and women’s soccer teams expanded to its current capacity of 12,300 in 2017. The Dubin Family Athletic Performance Center officially opened in 2012, a strength and conditioning facility featuring cutting-edge equipment to aid student-athlete high performance.      In 2020, Stony Brook opened its state-of-the-art indoor practice facility featuring an indoor multi-purpose synthetic turf practice field designed for multi-use, allowing all athletic programs to have a place to practice and train year-round.     Click here to read the original article