Stony Brook University astrophysicist Rosalba Perna and colleagues from UNLV have proposed a new theory on the creation of free-floating exoplanets.
Archive: 2024
SBU Grads Partner with Shinnecock Nation on Renewable Energy Project
3 Stony Brook University graduates from the Chemical and Molecular Engineering program did research for a federally-funded project on hydrogen as a clean fuel
Why Do Free Floating Binary Planets Exist and Form?
Exoplanets are planets beyond our solar system. To date, more than 5,000 of them have been identified. They are expected to form and orbit around stars, in a similar fashion to planets in our solar system. However, some...
New Theory on Free-Floating Binary Planets in Outer Space
Published paper suggests they may by ejected from their planetary system out into space by close encounters with another star STONY BROOK, NY, May 24, 2024 – Exoplanets are planets beyond our solar system. To date, more...
Simons STEM Scholars Program Welcomes Second Cohort
Stony Brook University’s Simons STEM Scholars Program celebrated its second cohort of students May 11 at the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute.
Study Looks to Distinguish Between Human and AI-Generated Content
A recent study conducted by Stony Brook University researchers looked at hotel reviews to distinguish between human experiences and AI.
Edward Guiliano Fellowship Program Impacts and Inspires Students
For the past 6 years, the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship Program has funded more than 50 Stony Brook University students to pursue research around the globe
SoMAS Study Shows Many Small Microplastics in the Ocean Are Undetected
SoMAS-led research centers on the smallest particles Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world’s oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to scientists and public health...
Department of Asian and Asian American Studies Launches Annual Study Abroad Scholarship
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (AAAS) has created the annual AAAS Study Abroad Scholarship in Asia, which is launching this summer. This initiative has been made possible through the generous...
Many Microplastics in the World’s Oceans Have Likely Escaped Detection
SoMAS-led research centers on the smallest particles; findings published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin STONY BROOK, NY, May 22, 2024 – Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world’s oceans and...
SoCJ students develop “Coping with Crisis” toolkit for student-journalists
While student reporters across the country have been covering on-campus protests, a team of 10 journalism students and two recent graduates developed a toolkit about how to report on and build resilience during times of...
SBUH Ranked #2 Best Hospital for Pediatric Care in the U.S. by Money Magazine
Money magazine has ranked Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) as the #2 Best Hospital for Pediatric Care in the country. These services are provided by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the leading children’s hospital...
Stony Brook Medicine Summit Uplifts Women in Healthcare Leadership
Only 25 percent of healthcare executive leadership positions are held by women, despite women accounting for 70 percent of the healthcare sector worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. In surgical...
Career Center Announces New Mentoring Platform: Stony Brook Mentor Connect
The Stony Brook University Career Center has launched a new platform to facilitate mentorship relationships with SBU alumni: Stony Brook Mentor Connect.
Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked #2 for Pediatric Care in the U.S. by Money Magazine
STONY BROOK, NY, May 20, 2024 – Money magazine has ranked Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) as the #2 Best Hospital for Pediatric Care in the country. These services are provided by Stony Brook Children’s...
Stony Brook University’s 64th Commencement Ceremony Features a Full House
Stony Brook University's Class of 2024 celebrated May 17 in front of a near-capacity crowd full of family and friends at the 64th annual Commencement Ceremony.
Stony Brook Conferred More Than 7,700 Degrees to Class Of 2024 at LaValle Stadium
Stony Brook University Maurie McInnis Celebrates at This Year’s University Commencement. Honorary Degree Provided to Nobel Prize-Winning COVID Biochemist and Researcher Katalin Karikó STONY BROOK, NY—May 17...
RSOM Dietetic Interns Battle it Out in ‘Chopped’ Competition
Interns from the Renaissance School of Medicine and culinary experts from Distinguished Dining Services showcase skills they learned in a cooking competition.
SoCJ Graduate Students Present Capstone Projects
This spring, eight soon-to-be graduates from the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) presented their master’s capstone projects to an audience of their peers, faculty and staff. The projects ranged from online...
SoCJ’s Giorlando gives student address at Stony Brook commencement
Tim Giorlando, a mass communication and political science major, delivered the traditional student commencement speech at Stony Brook University’s commencement ceremony. In his remarks, he reminisced about the...
