02. East Campus/Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
HeartBeet Farm’s Valentine’s Day Special at Market Place Cafe
Visit MarketPlace Cafe at University Hospital on Tuesday, February 12th from 12pm to 3pm for chocolate tasting, honey tasting and information about HeartBeet Farm’s Seasonal CSA (Community-supported Agriculture) options, where delivery to Stony Brook is free!
Phlebotomy Training Program
Stony Brook’s CLS Program presents a 6 week training program for those interested in becoming a certified phlebotomist. The program costs $1500.00 with a $50.00 application fee and a $100 for for BLS training, if needed. The program begins May 28th with three week on campus training and ends after a three week clinical rotation in July. Prerequisites: HS Diploma, 18 years and older, GPA of 80 on scale of 100 or 2.5 on scale of 4.0. For more information please click on the link below.
https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/clinical/ptp
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc…)Respectful Communications: February 28, 2019, 9:00am-4:00pm. Improve your workplace communications (Register now for one of our most popular offerings!)
This workshop is designed to provide participants with tools and techniques for improving communications in the workplace. Case studies, small group discussions, and listening skill building activities are an integral part of this highly interactive session.
Target Audience: All faculty and staff from all campuses. New supervisors and anyone else interested in improving communications skills.
Wang 301
HRS 101, Part II: FMLA February 27, 2019, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, Wang 301
This class will assist you with implementing the FMLA law.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Dept Heads, & Managers who are responsible for administering campus policies on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan, and Southampton.
Wang 301
Mastering Performance Reviews: March 5, 2019, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, Wang 301
This workshop will provide Supervisors with an understanding of how to write effective Performance Programs and Evaluations. Attendees must attend HRS101, Part 1 – Performance Management prior to this training
Target Audience: Managers and supervisors responsible for managing the performance of others on West Campus, South Campus, HSC, Manhattan and Southampton.
Enrollment is limited to 16 attendees.
Wang 301
HRS 101 Part 3: Counseling and Discipline, March 6, 2019, from 9:00 am-11:00 am, Wang 301
We will provide supervisors/managers with information and guidance regarding counseling and discipline, including:
· How/when to conduct a counseling session.
· The difference between verbal and written counseling.
· How to identify problem situations and write a counseling memo.
· How to determine when to counsel and when to seek disciplinary action.
Target Audience: VP Coordinators, Dept Heads, & Managers who are responsible for administering campus policies.
Wang 301
University Libraries Presents: Humanities and the Digital: A Workshop
The rapid development of the Digital Humanities and their involvement in the Humanities research field has brought into discussion a vivid debate about how humanist scholars should meet these new digital challenges and how to incorporate them to their research. In order to contribute to this interesting dialogue, the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature at Stony Brook University, together with the Stony Brook University Libraries, organizes the workshop Humanities and the Digital.
http://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/humanities-and-the-digital-a-workshop/
University Libraries Presents: “House of Fire” Published Local Authors Melissa Goldsmith and Anita Malin Visit SBU Libraries for a Writer’s Workshop
Local authors Melissa Goldsmith and Anita Malin present their techniques in writing and researching – The House of Fire, Guardians of the Elements! Melissa and Anita have agreed to come to Stony Brook University Library and reveal some of their research tips and tricks for putting together this marvelous work of fiction. Also hear how these prolific first timers persisted in getting their writing foray actually published!
Hack@CEWIT
The 3rd Hack@CEWIT will take place at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) at Stony Brook University, February 15-17, & is open to all undergraduate/graduate students in colleges/universities across the US & Canada.
A hackathon is a design-focused sprint-like event where computer programmers collaborate on software & hardware projects over 36hrs. These events inspire current and future innovators & this year’s event will prove to be fun and enlightening.
https://www.cewit.org/programs/events/hack.php
Master of Science in Medical Molecular Biology
The Clinical Laboratory Science department is receiving applications for the Medical Molecular Biology program for medical technologist, with special focus on molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics and flow cytometry. This program was created for working professionals and offers more than 70% of the classes in a long-distance learning format. The application deadline is March 30, 2019. For more information please contact program director Dr. Gloria Viboud at Gloria.Viboud@stonybrook.edu
https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/mmb/about
IACS Python Programming Workshop
NEW Workshop Added: Intermediate/Advanced Python Programming
The IACS Student Association is offering an opportunity to participate in a 2-day Intermediate/Advanced Python Programming workshop run by Software Carpentry on Saturday-Sunday, February 16-17, 2019.
Registration is required to participate. A non-refundable $25 workshop fee is required at the time of registration.
To Register: https://cvent.me/lxVQa
https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/iacs/event/iacs-python-programming-workshop/
Quantum Immersion Workshop
SBU-BNL Quantum Immersion Workshop
The goal of this Quantum Immersion Workshop is to build a Quantum Information Science (QIS) community of researchers between Stony Brook University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and other partners. This workshop will showcase State of the Art Research in QIS and provide a forum to discuss opportunities to engage in QIS research.
When: February 25th, 2019
Where: Wang Center
Time: 9 am- 5 pm
https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/iacs/event/sbu-bnl-quantum-immersion-workshop/
myResearch IRB – Classroom Training
The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) is pleased to announce that training for the myResearch IRB system is now available.
To sign up for a training session, please use the below link.
As of February 27th, 2019, myResearch IRB will replace IRBNet for all study preparation and submission, however, you will still have access to your studies in IRBNet until further notice.
For questions, please contact Jessica Lasebikan in ORC at ovpr_myresearchirb@stonybrook.edu
https://stonybrookuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OGP7YWwfp5U9mt
Writing the Statement of Teaching Philosophy and the Research Statement
Center for Multilingual and Intercultural Communication (MIC) in collaboration with the Program in Writing and Rhetoric will be hosting the 1st Writing Workshops of Spring 2019 for Graduate Students. Professor Gene Hammond and Professor Shyam Sharma will speak on “Writing the Statement of Teaching Philosophy and the Research Statement” on Wednesday, February 13th at 1pm in SBS S147. The workshop is free and open to all.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/mic/writing-workshop/WW1%20Spr19.pdf
Call for Nominations: Student Employee of the Year!
Do you have an extraordinary undergraduate or graduate student working in your department? Then recognize them for all their hard work by sending in a nomination for the 2019 Student Employee of the Year Award! Awards will be given to the top ten nominees, with three grand prize winners and seven distinction of excellence awards. For more details and nomination forms, please https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/student-employment/recognition/forstudents.php
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/student-employment/recognition/forstudents.php
Office of Administration Learning Series: Procurement: Engaging the Customer
Come join the Procurement Office on March 6th at 1:00pm in Frey Hall- Room 102, where they will lead a discussion on services provided by their department. Topics include : NY State and Research Foundation purchasing processes, WolfMart, Purchase Orders and Travel.
Please register by using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/4Gkrcc42evrlwmai1
https://goo.gl/forms/4Gkrcc42evrlwmai1
CELT College Teaching Seminar Series (Postdocs and TAs) Pedagogy, Learning Theory & Metacognition 2/20 3:00-4:30pm Grad School Conf Rm, 2401 Old Comp Sci
In this session we will discuss a selection of current learning theories and strategies/considerations for your teaching. We will also discuss how thinking about thinking and learning can help both you and your students.
Wed, 2/20, 3:00-4:30pm, Grad School Conf Rm, 2401 Old Comp Sci
Register at the link below!
Start-Up Business Basics 101
Join SBDC Advanced NYS Certified Business Advisor, Ritu Wackett, for an informative workshop entitled ‘Start-up Business Basics 101’ on Monday, March 18th, 2019 from 5:00PM to 6:30PM at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Library.
This workshop covers start-up aspects such as:
Legal Business Distinctions
Licensing
Start-up Budgeting
Insurance
Taxation
While our events are FREE and open to the public, registration is required.
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg3fcgwh0e98888d&oseq=&c=&ch=
04. East Campus/Hosp/HSC Workshops/TrainingScience And Research Awareness Series (SARAS)
The Department of Anesthesiology will be organizing the 16th Annual Science And Research Awareness Series (SARAS) in July 2018. This summer program for high school and undergraduate students runs for 3 weeks (July 8 to 26) and consists of lectures, experts views, video workshops and hands on workshops. Register early, as seats are limited. Program details, photos, students and parents comments, video excerpts and application material can be found at SARAS website.
https://sites.google.com/a/stonybrook.edu/saras/
IACS Student Seminar – Nick Rogers
Using Twitter Bios to Measure Changes in Social Identity: Are Americans Defining Themselves More Politically Over Time?
When: February 20th, 2019
Where: IACS Seminar Room
Time: 12pm- 1pm
Bio:
Nick Rogers is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Sociology at Stony Brook. His research centers on political polarization. Prior to sociology, he practiced law in his home town of Little Rock, Arkansas.
https://calendar.stonybrook.edu/site/iacs/event/iacs-student-seminar-nick-rogers-sociology/
05. Conferences/Seminars/LecturesNeuroscience Seminar Series
On Thursday, February 14th 2019 @ 12:00 noon. in Life Sciences Bldg – Room 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a seminar entitled: “A Perceptual System for Neural Processing of Flavor”, Speaker is Dr. Joost Maier, Assistant Professor, Wake Forest University, SoM
Host: Alfredo Fontanini – 632 8616
Geology Open Night, February 15, 2019
Geology Open Night, February 15, 2019
ESS 001; 7:30PM
Gilbert N. Hanson
“The Enigmatic Pebbly Loess”
For more info see web link below:
http://www.geo.sunysb.edu/openight/index.html
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Seminar, Thursday,February 14, 2019
You are cordially invited to attend a seminar given by Dr. Robert Krauss, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, entitled “Gene-Environment Interactions in the Etiology of Birth Defects.” It will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019, Life Sciences Building, Room 038 at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Dada Pisconti, cookies, tea and coffee will be served at 3:30 p.m.
Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
All are welcome to attend a seminar by Dr. Aiguo Dai, Professor, from the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University at Albany. Dr. Dai will present his seminar entitled “The Cause and Impact of Arctic Amplification under Increasing CO2” on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (South Campus) in Endeavour Hall 120.
https://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/seminars/
University Libraries Presents: Black Lives Matter Under the Lens Panel Discussion
Faculty, students, activists, and photographer join in a panel discussion about Black Lives Matter protests in New York and Long Island.
University Libraries Presents: Understanding Black Love: An Honest Discussion
his will be student panel discussion on a current-events theme relevant to Black History Month. Student panelists will work with the library to create an advanced reading list for event participants which can be shared in a LibGuide.
University Libraries Presents: A lecture on Medical Humanities with Dr. Stephen Post
Stephen G. Post, PhD and Director, Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics at Stony Brook University will be presenting on his latest research. Dr. Post has written several books on the intersection of medicine and ethical issues. Post is the primary author of over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Science, Annals of Internal Medicine, The Journal of Religion, and many more.
http://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/a-lecture-on-medical-humanities-with-dr-stephen-post/
Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Seminar
Please join Dr. Jorge Benach who will be hosting seminar speaker Dr. Hwan Kim of University of Chicago next Monday 2/18 at 12 noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building. Dr. Kim will present “Discovery of Rickettsial Genes Important for Pathogenesis”.
Quantum Immersion Workshop – Monday, February 25, 2019
The goal of this Quantum Immersion Workshop is to build a Quantum Information Science (QIS) community of researchers at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory. This workshop will showcase State of the Art Research in QIS and provide a forum to discuss opportunities to engage in QIS research. Researchers in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Materials Science and related fields with an interest in Quantum Information Science are invited to attend.
https://research.stonybrook.edu/quantum
Biomedical Engineering Department 2018-2019 Seminar Series Lecture
Please join us for a lecture by Ken A. Dill PhD, Director, Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology and Professor, Physics and Chemistry at Stony Brook, titled “The driving forces for cell actions, decisions and evolution”, on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019, at 4pm in the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology Lecture Hall 101.
Hosted by Dr Eric Brouzes
*light refreshments will be served in the lobby 15min prior to lecture start.
No Food or Drink in the lecture hall.
http://www.bme.stonybrook.edu/ & http://dillgroup.stonybrook.edu/#/home
Prof. Loredana Polezzi on the intersections between translation and migration
On Wednesday, February 13, at 4 p.m. at the Center for Italian Studies (Melville Library – Room E4340), Professor Loredana Polezzi (University of Cardiff) will deliver a talk about the intersections between translation and migration: “From Hyphenation to Translation: Mobility, Migration and Transnational Italian Cultures.” Further information about Professor Polezzi’s research is available here: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/161473-polezzi-loredana. All welcome to attend.
University Libraries STEM Speaker Series: “How ATP-Fueled Biological Motors Drive the Processes of Life” By Dr. Steven Glynn
Life requires the creation of force. From muscle contraction to the unwinding of DNA helices, many cellular processes are powered by protein motors, which transform chemical energy in the form of ATP into motion for productive work. Dr Glynn will discuss how a family of specialized ATP-fueled motors provide the force needed to drive key events in the life of the cell, and how recent advances in bioimaging are revealing the intricate mechanisms of these biological nanomachines.
http://library.stonybrook.edu/library-events/university-libraries-present-stem-speaker-series/
SoMAS Seminar 2/15 at noon Michael White of Tunnel Hill Partners (an integrated waste by rail system). Seminar Topic: Solid Waste Management on Long Island – The Current Recycling Circumstance
Please join us for an Oceans and Atmosphere Colloquium by Michael White of Tunnel Hill Partners (an integrated waste by rail system). His seminar titled, Solid Waste Management on Long Island – The Current Recycling Circumstance, will be presented on Friday February 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Endeavour Hall, Room 120 (South Campus
https://you.stonybrook.edu/somas/seminars/oceans-and-atmosphere-colloquium/
Friday, February 15 – Engineering Serendipity Seminar with Anil Yazici, Beyond Surge and Flood
Featuring Anil Yazici, Civil Engineering, this seminar will be an opportunity to learn more about an effort to produce pro-active vulnerability and risk maps for the wind-induced failures on transportation and power infrastructure. The project is anticipated to include image processing and experimental and/or computational simulation models to map the obstruction probabilities onto the transportation and power infrastructure network to create vulnerability maps.
Chemistry Department Seminar on 2/14/19
On Thursday, 2/14/19, Dr. Dario Stacchiola; Research Scientist; Brookhaven National Laboratory will be holding a seminar entitled, “Nanomaterials in Operando Conditions.”
Located in Chemistry Dept, Room 412 between 4-5pm.
https://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/bio/StacchiolaDario.asp
Hip Hop in Africa : Prophets of the City and Dustyfoot Philosophers (Ohio Univ Press)
Dr. Clark will be leading a book reading and discussion of her latest publication: Hip Hop in Africa: Prophets of the City and Dustyfoot Philosophers (Ohio Univ Press)
Neurobiology Faculty Candidate Seminar
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. in Life Sciences Bldg – Room 038, the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior will be hosting a SPECIAL seminar entitled: “Enhanced Skeletal Muscle Proteostasis as a Novel Regulator of CNS Aging and Disease” speaker is Dr. Constanza “Connie” Cortes, Research Assistant Professor, Duke University.
Faculty Host: Dr. Lonnie Wollmuth – 632 8616
06. East Campus/Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/LecturesGrand Rounds: “The Art of Observation and the Observation of Art”
The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care & Bioethics presents:
Sal Mangione, MD
Thursday, February 14, 2019
5:00pm- 6:30pm
HSC, Level 3, LH6
RSVP to: bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu
See link for details
https://www.stonybrook.edu/bioethics/_pdf/Grand%20Rounds-%20Dr.%20Sal%20Mangione.pdf
Public Symposium: Contact Sports and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Public Symposium: Contact Sports and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Thursday, March 28, 2019
4:45 to 7:30 pm
Medical and Research Translation Building (MART)
Room 5A-100
Stony Brook Medicine
101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
Free • Registration required
Presented by Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute and Stony Brook University Program in Public Health, this event is free and open to the public. The symposium features four Stony Brook experts whose specialties range from neurosurgery to radio
Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Series
Lecture Title: Chemistry for Exploring the Brain: Fluorescent Probes, Engineered Enzymes, and
Bioorthogonal Reactions
Speaker: Scott Laughlin, PhD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Chemistry, Stony Brook University
Location: BST Level 8, Seminar Room 180
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 – 12:00pm
Host: Miguel Garcia-Diaz, PhD
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Grand Rounds-Tues., Feb. 12, 2019, Dr. Alfredo Fontanini, Assoc. Prof. & Chair, Dept. of Neurobiology & Behav.
“Sensory and Cognitive Signals in the Insular Cortex of Rodents”, 11-11:50 a.m. To be held at the Atkins Learning Center, HSC, L-4.
Department of Pharmacological Sciences Seminar Series
Lecture Title: How cells scale organelles: Importin α as a sensor of the surface area to volume ratio
Speaker: Christopher William Brownlee, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Location: BST Level 8, Seminar Room 180
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 – 12:00pm
Host: Michael Frohman, MD PhD, Distinguished Professor
Become a Stony Brook Stitcher
Open to all, the Stony Brook Stitchers are a volunteer group that makes and donates handmade items to needy patients at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Cancer Center and Long Island State Veterans Home.
Knit? Crochet? Sew? Get crafty with us.
For more information, contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
East campus contact: Melissa Shampine 631-444-1371
West campus contact: Jan Tassie 631-632-6891
www.stonybrookstitchers.com
2018-19 Science Playwriting Competition is back! Deadline for Submission, February 15, 2019
Call for Plays for the 2019 SBU Science Playwriting Competition:
The organizers are calling all talented playwrights with an interest in the sciences, and talented scientists with an interest in the theatre to compose an original, previously-unproduced, ten-minute play with a substantial science component. This contest is open to the general public:
First Prize Winner: $500
Second Prize Winner: $200
3rd Prize Winner: $100
The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2019
http://scgp.stonybrook.edu/archives/27921
09. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, Weight Watchers, Craft Center, etc…)Registration Open for School of Social Welfare Continuing Education Workshops
Learning is a lifelong process. Make the School of Social Welfare your academic center for advanced professional development and continuing education in the field of behavioral health.
Stay abreast of current trends in one of our upcoming workshops. NYS licensed social workers earn CEU’s. Visit website for workshop information and registration. Call 4-8361 for more information.
https://socialwelfare.stonybrookmedicine.edu/continuing_education
10. Research (Studies, Testing, etc…)Research on Periodontal Disease
The Department of Periodontology is seeking volunteers for a clinical research study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a technique for reducing periodontal pockets. The study requires you come to the dental clinic for between 11 to 16 visits over 5 months. To qualify you must: have periodontal disease, be between 18 and 75 years old, and be in good general health. Please contact: Dr. Srinivas Myneni (631) 632-9703
Research on Dental Implants
The Department of Periodontology is seeking volunteers for a clinical research study to evaluate an Over-The-Counter (OTC) periodontal rinse for relieving discomfort rather than medically treating Peri-Implant Mucositis. The study requires 5 visits over 3 months at the dental clinic. You must have a dental implant for more than 1 year, have at least 20 natural teeth, good general health and be a non-smoker. Please contact: Dr. Srinivas Myneni (631) 632-9703 email: deptperio@gmail.com.
12. MiscellaneousBenefits & Resources Fair for Seniors – Saturday, April 27th, 2019 – 9 AM to 1 PM
Benefits & Resources Fair for Seniors
Date: Saturday, April 27th, 2019
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Location: Long Island State Veterans Home
100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Multi-Purpose Room
The event is Free and Open to the public!
Over 40 service representatives will be present. Experts in VA benefits, managed care, Medicaid, housing, home care, assisted living, legal counseling, mental health, long-term care, banking, burial and more will be on hand.
For more info, call 631-444-8606
New offers on Brookology Steals & Deals
The new deals this week include a Tune Up Special at Middle Country Automotive and 3 free months of home security when signing up for a 3-year contract at SCAN Security. Visit Brookology for more information!
STEALS & DEALS features discounts available for campus employees and students at local merchants just for showing a valid Stony Brook ID.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/brookology/deals.php
Last Call for 2019 Department Summer Camp submission for the Neighbors Guide
The Stony Brook Neighbors Guide is updating the Camps webpage for 2019. If your department is hosting a camp this year and would like to be listed, please email Cohen Miles-Rath, Graduate Student Assistant in the Community Relations Office, at cohen.miles-rath@stonybrook.edu Include who is hosting, who the camp is for, website and contact, a short description, and the dates it is running
