http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/ News site for Stony Brook University press releases. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:19:10 PST en-us http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/SBU_Senior_from_Central_Islip_Takes_a_Bite_Out_of_Tuition_with_Winning_Essay_on_News_Literacy.shtml General University News Meghan Shalvoy, a Stony Brook University fourth year Women’s Studies major from East Islip, NY, won the School of Journalism’s second annual Center for News Literacy Spring 2009 essay contest with an essay addressed to the president of a fictional college, encouraging the college to keep News Literacy in its curriculum. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:44 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/SBU_Senior_from_Central_Islip_Takes_a_Bite_Out_of_Tuition_with_Winning_Essay_on_News_Literacy.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/Stony_Brook_University_Announces_Undergraduate_Research_And_Creative_Activities_URECA_Researcher_Of_The_Month.shtml General University News Stony Brook University has announced its Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) Researcher for the month of August is Jeffrey Fei. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:02:36 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/Stony_Brook_University_Announces_Undergraduate_Research_And_Creative_Activities_URECA_Researcher_Of_The_Month.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/Prostate_Care_Program_At_SBUMC_Receives_NY_State_Proclamation.shtml Medical Center / Health Care The Prostate Care Program at Stony Brook University Medical Center received a New York State Proclamation from Assemblyman Robert K. Sweeney in recognition of the Program’s prostate cancer screening efforts throughout Suffolk County. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:44:29 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/Prostate_Care_Program_At_SBUMC_Receives_NY_State_Proclamation.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/Stony_Brook_University_Professor_Receives_Prestigious_White_House_Award_for_Young_Scientists_and_Engineers.shtml General University News Stony Brook University Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Elizabeth M. Boon, has been selected by Barack Obama as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). In addition to receiving an invitation to the White House to receive her award from President Obama, Dr. Boon will receive $200,000 per year for up to five years to continue her research. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:06:52 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/Stony_Brook_University_Professor_Receives_Prestigious_White_House_Award_for_Young_Scientists_and_Engineers.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/Stony_Brook_University_Hospital_Receives_Most_Improved_Award_For_2009_As_Part_Of_Hospitals_And_Health_Networks_Most_Wired_Survey.shtml Medical Center / Health Care Stony Brook University Hospital has received Most Wired Survey’s 2009 Most Improved Award. This marks the first time that the hospital has received this award, which is sponsored by Hospitals and Health Networks. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:04:36 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/Stony_Brook_University_Hospital_Receives_Most_Improved_Award_For_2009_As_Part_Of_Hospitals_And_Health_Networks_Most_Wired_Survey.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/Regional_Perinatal_Outreach_Coordinator_For_SBUMC_Receives_Highest_Honor_From_NYS_Perinatal_Association.shtml Medical Center / Health Care Adriann Combs, RNC, Regional Perinatal Outreach Coordinator for Stony Brook University Hospital, has received the L. Stanley James Award from the New York State Perinatal Association (NYSPA), which is the association’s highest honor. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:52:32 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/Regional_Perinatal_Outreach_Coordinator_For_SBUMC_Receives_Highest_Honor_From_NYS_Perinatal_Association.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/The_Society_For_Industrial_And_Applied_Mathematics_Names_Stony_Brook_University_Mathematician_To_Initial_List_Of_Fellows.shtml General University News A Stony Brook University mathematician was named by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) as one of the nation's leading applied mathematicians to be named in the initial list of Fellows. Thu, 07 May 2009 12:58:10 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/The_Society_For_Industrial_And_Applied_Mathematics_Names_Stony_Brook_University_Mathematician_To_Initial_List_Of_Fellows.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Research_20/matthews.shtml Research Stony Brook University Professor Gary G. Matthews was recently honored by the Biophysical Society in Boston where he received the Sir Bernard Katz Award for Excellence in Research in Exocytosis and Endocytosis. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:25:32 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Research_20/matthews.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/Two_Stony_Brook_University_Students_Awarded_Prestigious_Goldwater_Scholarships.shtml Faculty/Student Awards — Two Stony Brook University students have been named Goldwater Scholars, one of the most prestigious honors given nationwide to college undergraduates. Kevin Knockenhauer (21), a junior Biochemistry major from Bayshore, New York, and Yan Leyfman (19), a sophomore Biology major from Brooklyn, will each receive scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:48:54 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/Two_Stony_Brook_University_Students_Awarded_Prestigious_Goldwater_Scholarships.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBU_Professor_Named_President_Of_International_Association_For_Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome.shtml Medical Center / Health Care Fred Friedberg, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University, has been elected President of the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (IACFS). Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:09:54 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBU_Professor_Named_President_Of_International_Association_For_Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/Stony_Brook_University_Professional_One_Of_11_Honored_At_Annual_Women_s_Recognition_Celebration.shtml Faculty/Student Awards Vanessa J. Herman, Assistant Director, Governmental Relations at Stony Brook University, was honored by the Town of Brookhaven at the 23rd Annual Women's Recognition Night. One of 11 women honored at the ceremony for demonstrating excellence in a variety of areas, Herman was recognized for outstanding work in the field of Government. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:08:35 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/Stony_Brook_University_Professional_One_Of_11_Honored_At_Annual_Women_s_Recognition_Celebration.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBU_Orthopaedic_Research_Team_Wins_National_Award_For_A_New_Treatment_Of_Debilitating_Hand_Disorder_Frozen_Shoulder.shtml Medical Center / Health Care A team of Othopaedic faculty researchers at Stony Brook University Medical Center are the recipients of the 2009 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Clinical Research Award, a prestigious award sponsored by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and Kappa Delta Sorority. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:00:01 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBU_Orthopaedic_Research_Team_Wins_National_Award_For_A_New_Treatment_Of_Debilitating_Hand_Disorder_Frozen_Shoulder.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBUMC_Professor_Named_Ambassador_To_Advocate_For_Global_Health_Research.shtml Medical Center / Health Care Pierce Gardner, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Public Health, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Emeritus, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, has been selected as one of 25 experts to advocate for greater U.S. investment in global health research. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:52:00 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBUMC_Professor_Named_Ambassador_To_Advocate_For_Global_Health_Research.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/World-Renowned_Organic_Chemist_and_SBU_Professor_Named_Fellow_Of_Largest_International_Science_Association.shtml Medical Center / Health Care Eckard Wimmer, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology at Stony Brook University, and an internationally recognized virologist, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:08:16 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/World-Renowned_Organic_Chemist_and_SBU_Professor_Named_Fellow_Of_Largest_International_Science_Association.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Research_20/SBU_Professor_Receives_Young_Investigator_Award_In_Field_Of_Infectious_Diseases.shtml Research Adrianus (Ando) W. M. van der Velden, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Departments of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Pathology, and Center for Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, is a 2008 recipient of the Astellas Young Investigator Award. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:29:11 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Research_20/SBU_Professor_Receives_Young_Investigator_Award_In_Field_Of_Infectious_Diseases.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/Stony_Brook_University_Students_Selected_To_Serve_On_Elite_New_York_State_Youth_Service_Committee.shtml Faculty/Student Awards Stony Brook University seniors Mark Geraci and Sana Hashmi have been selected to serve as student representatives on the Youth Service Committee, as part of the New York State Commission on National and Community Service. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:28:49 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/Stony_Brook_University_Students_Selected_To_Serve_On_Elite_New_York_State_Youth_Service_Committee.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Research_20/parker.shtml Research Kathlyn A. Parker, a Professor of Organic Chemistry at Stony Brook University, has been named the recipient of the Francis P. Garvan – John M. Olin Award of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:51:43 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Research_20/parker.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBUH_Code_H_Team_Selected_by_Long_Island_Business_News_as_2008_HealthCare_Heroe_for_Achievements_in_Healthcare.shtml Medical Center / Health Care STONY BROOK, NY, November 3, 2008 – Stony Brook University Medical Center’s Code H Team was recognized during Long Island Business News’ annual “Healthcare Heroes” awards ceremony, as the winner in the “Achievements in Healthcare” category. Dr. Michael Lydic, Reproductive Endocrinologist and School of Medicine Clerkship Director for OB/GYN was selected as a finalist in the Physician Hero category. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:57:31 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBUH_Code_H_Team_Selected_by_Long_Island_Business_News_as_2008_HealthCare_Heroe_for_Achievements_in_Healthcare.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBUMC_Physician_Receives_Teacher_Recognition_Award_From_International_Anesthesia_Research_Society.shtml Medical Center / Health Care Christopher J. Gallagher, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at Stony Brook University Medical Center, is the recipient of the 2008 Teaching Recognition Award for Achievement in Education from the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS). Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:05:50 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Medical_Center_Health_Care_4/SBUMC_Physician_Receives_Teacher_Recognition_Award_From_International_Anesthesia_Research_Society.shtml http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/SBU_School_of_Medicine_Honored_By_Literacy_Suffolk.shtml Faculty/Student Awards The Stony Brook University School of Medicine received the 2008 “Leadership in Literacy” Award from Literacy Suffolk, Inc., for its continued support and ongoing programs in health literacy. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:45:27 PST http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/Faculty_Student_Awards_17/SBU_School_of_Medicine_Honored_By_Literacy_Suffolk.shtml