Old Inlet Breach Flyover 2019-10-24
As the 7th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, Dr. Charles Flagg took another flight over the Breach at Old Inlet on Fire Island on October 24, 2019. The flyover mosaic is available below. Dr. Flagg noted that the water ” was very clear which showed a...
New Study Reveals Important yet Unprotected Global Ocean Areas
From New Study Reveals Important yet Unprotected Global Ocean Areas on Stony Brook News, October 25, 2019. The published findings may guide policymakers to increase MPAs STONY BROOK, NY, October 25, 2019 — The largest synthesis of important marine areas conducted to...Coastal Cultural Experience: Greenport & Southold Indian Museum
Southold Museum, Greenport, and the Development of the Long Island Railroadby Nancy LiangUsually on our Friday trips, I fall asleep in the back of the van until we reach our destination. On this trip to Southold, I stayed up to admire all of the picturesque little...
2019 Evan Liblit Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced
The winners of the 2019 Evan R. Liblit Memorial Scholarships have been announced! The Evan R. Liblit Graduate Scholarship is a supplement to any form of financial aid, and is given to a promising graduate student demonstrating excellence in academic achievement and...
Study Finds Ancient Molecules from the Sea Burst Into the Air From Ocean Waves
Photo above: Steven Beaupré at sea with the generator used to study how aerosol production carries ancient organic matter from the ocean to the atmosphere. From Study: Breaking Waves Propel Ancient Molecules Into the Air on Stony Brook News, October 23, 2019. STONY...
The 3rd Annual SoMAS Bake Off 2019
The 3rd Annual SoMAS Bake Off took place on Wednesday, October 23rd from 2-4 PM in Endeavour Hall Room 120. Baked treats were entered into this competition to be voted on by SoMAS faculty, staff, and students. Those that didn’t have a floured thumb were there to...
Ashley Schiff 50th Anniversary Ecological Art Performance Walk
On October 2nd, Stony Brook University students celebrated the 50th ANNIVERSARY of the ASHLEY SCHIFF NATURE PRESERVE by gathering together to appreciate the nature preserve on campus and to honor the memory of Prof. Ashley Schiff (1932–69), whose sudden death on Oct....
Laura Klahre ’97 Defends Long Island’s Native Pollinators
Bee rancher Laura Klahre sits by her mason bee cottages at Blossom Meadow Farm in Southold. Photo by Randee Daddona From Laura Klahre ’97 Defends Long Island’s Native Pollinators on Stony Brook Matters by Kristen Temkin Brennan Laura Klahre ’97 speaks for the bees. As...
Koppelman Documentary Premiere
Photo above: Documentary film creators Anna Smith and Megan Gallagher with Dr. Lee Koppelman SoMAS undergraduate students Megan Gallagher, an Environmental Humanities Major with a Biology Minor, and Anna Smith, an Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Major with...
SoMAS Dean Awarded for Research on Greenhouse Gas Emission Rates
From “Paul Shepson Awarded for Research on Greenhouse Gas Emission Rates” on Stony Brook News, October 8, 2019. Paul Shepson, Dean of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, has received a $1.1 million award from the National Institute of Standards...Coastal Cultural Experience: Fire Island Lighthouse
Up and Around the Fire Island Lighthouseby Tiffany Cui If you’re going to visit the Fire Island Light House, it’s expected that you should climb it! And we did, up and around the rickety metal staircase we went, right to the top. When climbing the steps, there are 4...2019 Fall Schedule
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SoMAS at Setauket Harbor Day
SoMAS faculty participated in the annual Setauket Harbor Day on September 28 with demonstrations of a drone boat and were even found on the water in a canoe! This free event, hosted by the Setauket Harbor Task Force, offers Harbor and Maritime History Tours,...
SoMAS Researcher Investigates New Modeling Technology to Assess Climate Change Impact on Winter Storms
Photo above: Image of a bomb cyclone that brought heavy snow and strong winds to the U.S. East coast during January 2018. Professor Chang’s research will explore how these cyclones and their impact will change in a warming world. Credit: NOAA From Researcher...Subscribe by Email
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