The Statesman

Nobel laureate Ada Yonath to talk at virtual CEWIT conference

Joy Sze • November 5, 2020

Dr. Ada Yonath will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming 16th International Conference on Emerging Technologies for a Smarter World (CEWIT2020) on Nov. 5. CEWIT provides a unique platform to connect research with real-life applications.

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

Niki Nassiri and Sara Ruberg • July 21, 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.

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SBU researchers work on technique that could help reduce carbon emissions

Cindy Mizaku • December 1, 2019

Stony Brook researchers are using an artificial intelligence (AI) approach to reduce carbon emissions by converting carbon dioxide into methane, which will be made into a non-fossil fuel energy source.

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Nitrogen ice cream delights students at East Side Dining

Evelin Mercedes • October 1, 2017

The Undergraduate American Chemical Society Club displayed an interactive demonstration of how to make nitrogen ice cream at East Side Dining on Thursday.

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J-students need our room to grow

Mike Adams • September 28, 2017

I know it takes a cognitive leap to equate cameras and tripods with beakers and Bunsen burners, but our equipment is just as crucial to journalism as a microscope is to chemistry.

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It’s OK to fail

Andrew Goldstein • November 10, 2016

It’s so easy, in a pressure cooker school like Stony Brook, to feel depressed, pessimistic and gross when these grades show up on our Blackboard and stare at us.

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Benefits of the Socratic method: Philosophy is practical

Christopher Leelum • March 29, 2016

Considering the most common criticism of the major — “What can you do in the real world with a philosophy degree?” — I have a lot of clearing up to do.

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SBU opens Institute for Advanced Computational Science

Kelly Saberi • September 23, 2015

Stony Brook University unveiled the new Institute for Advanced Computational Science on Friday, Sept. 18.

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SBU School of Pharmacy on the horizon

Sarah Kirkup • October 21, 2014

Stony Brook University is starting the approval process to open up the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences within the university.

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2015 MCAT looks to push applicants even further

Jasmine Blennau • September 4, 2014

The MCAT, an exam that is administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges to assess medical school applicants, will undergo changes to make it a longer exam that tests more material.

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Table salt challenges textbooks

Ruchi Shah • January 28, 2014

A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by professor of theoretical crystallography Dr. Artem Oganov, found compelling evidence that redefines fundamental rules of chemistry.

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Who is the Sbchem Tutor?

Jasmine Blennau • September 10, 2013

When students in a freshman seminar class are asked about their intended majors, an overwhelming amount answer biology and pre-med. Their first steps in the door to college are prerequisite classes such as General Chemistry (CHE 131/132). This class can be a challenge for a first semester freshman that is trying to maintain their social life, grades and overall health during the transition from high school to college. At Stony Brook University, there are many resources and opportunities for chemistry students to get the extra help and review that they need.

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