Office for Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University

06/01/2026

How can advanced nuclear reactors reduce waste while delivering reliable clean energy?

Principal investigator Dr. Jason Trelewicz of Stony Brook University discusses the innovative MATRICY fuel technology developed through the ARPA-E ONWARDS program. By enabling higher fuel burnup and dramatically reducing nuclear waste, this research is helping advance the next generation of sustainable nuclear energy systems.

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How can advanced nuclear reactors produce cleaner energy while dramatically reducing nuclear waste?In this Researcher Spotlight, Dr. Jason Trelewicz, Profess...

05/22/2026

Led by President Andrea Goldsmith and Interim VP for Research & Innovation Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University mobilized researchers, staff, national labs, and industry partners to submit 89 proposals to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission in just weeks.

The university’s response showcased its strength in AI-driven discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapid innovation across energy, quantum science, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and more.

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Stony Brook's Office for Research and Innovation hosted a gathering to recognize the people who contributed to the university’s Genesis Mission response.

05/12/2026

Interim VP for Stony Brook University Research and Innovation Mónica Bugallo joined SUNY - The State University of New York leaders in Washington, D.C., for meetings with federal science agencies focused on AI, quantum science, energy resiliency, advanced materials, and next-generation microsystems.

The discussions highlighted the vital role public research universities play in strengthening national competitiveness and driving transformative research.

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Stony Brook University and fellow SUNY research leaders had a series of high-level meetings with key federal science agencies in Washington, DC.

05/11/2026

We’re proud to share that Timothy Glotch, PhD of Stony Brook University will be featured in SUNY - The State University of New York’s “Research and Innovation” campaign running May 15–June 15 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport - JFK, and LaGuardia Airport.

Dr. Glotch was selected as one of 10 participating scientists for NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Artemis IV lunar surface science team, helping shape future lunar and Mars exploration through mission planning and operations.

Read more about Dr. Glotch's role in the mission: https://news.stonybrook.edu/newsroom/press-release/general/stony-brook-university-professor-timothy-glotch-to-serve-on-nasas-artemis-mission-first-geology-team/

05/06/2026

From drones to app design, 25 Longwood High School students explored STEM career pathways at Stony Brook University through the Women in STEM Career Awareness Program.

Across four sessions, including hands-on experiences at Stony Brook CEWIT and Institute for Advanced Computational Science, students engaged with engineering, healthcare, computing, and advanced research.

Programs like this don’t just introduce careers, they help students see themselves in them.

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The Longwood Women in STEM Career Awareness Program brought high school students to Stony Brook for hands-on workshops and to meet with industry professionals.

05/01/2026

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Stony Brook CEWITon hosting another successful High School Hackathon, bringing nearly 130 students from across Long Island to Stony Brook University!

Students collaborated to design and pitch solutions focused on this year's theme, "Coding Innovation for Digital Resilience", addressing real-world challenges from emergency response to offline communications using AI-powered tools from NVIDIA.

Thank you to Verizon for sponsoring this incredible event!

Read more: https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/imagining-a-world-offline-high-school-students-build-solutions-at-stony-brook-hackathon/

SBU’s Office for Research and Innovation and CEWIT hosted a day-long hackathon for high school students for a day of collaboration, coding and problem-solving.

04/27/2026

Held as part of President Andrea Goldsmith's Inauguration Week, the SUNY AI Symposium at Stony Brook University brought together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers across the SUNY - The State University of New York system to examine the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on society.

The symposium sparked meaningful conversations on AI’s role in global competitiveness, scientific discovery, and ethics, while also highlighting a 90-minute poster session featuring innovative AI research from students across SUNY campuses.

Together, these discussions advanced a shared vision for responsible innovation and a stronger, more connected AI ecosystem.

Read more: https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/panel-ponders-the-global-race-for-ai-advantage-and-national-competitiveness/

04/16/2026

How can we power the future of AI sustainably?

Join the Sustainability Studies program in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University for an AI and Sustainability panel on Monday, April 27, from 12:30 - 1:50 PM.

This discussion will dive into the intersection of AI and water use, and what it will take to support AI’s growing energy demands, featuring Aaron Miller, Eastern Regional Manager of SHARC Energy, Nina Kshetry, PE, President of Ensaras, Inc., and Hendrik Hamann, PhD, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University.

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Monday, April 27, 2026 (12:30-1:50)

04/14/2026

A major step forward in building an AI-driven future is underway at Stony Brook University with the launch of the Department of Technology, AI and Society (DTAS). The new department will be supported by $5M from SUNY - The State University of New York.

Housed within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook's DTAS will serve as a cornerstone of a growing AI ecosystem by connecting research, education, and operations across disciplines while emphasizing ethical, human-centered innovation.

Supported by the broader SUNY research enterprise, including The Research Foundation for SUNY, this effort continues to expand opportunities for collaboration, discovery, and real-world impact.

Read more: https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/with-suny-support-stony-brook-builds-ai-ecosystem/