Highlights
The page features research highlights at SoMAS.
SoMAS Faculty Unfolding the Secrets of Ice Formation to Better Understand Climate
From Unfolding the Secrets of Ice Formation to Better Understand Climate on Stony Brook University News, August 8, 2020. STONY BROOK, NY, August 7, 2020 – Ice crystal formation plays a crucial role in precipitation formation and alters the radiative properties of...
For Sascha Rosin ’21, the World is Her Oyster
From For Sascha Rosin ’21, the World is Her Oyster by Glenn Jochum on Stony Brook University News, July 30, 2020 Sascha Rosin ’21, a marine sciences major and sustainability studies minor, was left with few employment options this summer after COVID-19 shut down many...
Summer Updates from SoMAS Faculty
Above: a close-up photo of a bay scallop (Photo by Chris Paparo). Congratulations to the recent research grants awarded to SoMAS faculty! Dr. Bassem Allam and co-PI Dr. Emmanuelle Pales Espinosa have received an Award from NSF in support of the project "RAPID: A...
Updates on the Breach at Old Inlet
Dr. Charles Flagg has continued his flights over the Breach at Old Inlet on Fire Island during quarantine. The last mosaic image was created back in January. Dr. Flagg has been using two different aircraft for the flights. The images that were taken from a much...
SoMAS Study Projects More Intense Rain During Future Hurricanes
Photo Above: A visible image of Tropical Storm Cristobal on June 5 over the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas. New research suggests future storms that make landfall over eastern U.S. coasts may carry more intense rain totals per hour (credit: NASA Worldview) From...
Research Updates from SoMAS Faculty
Photo above: An automated mesocosm called the Red Sea Simulator that will be used by Dr. Karine Kleinhaus for her NSF-funded project. The end of classes at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences is when research projects kick into full gear. Here are some of...
SoMAS Research part of 180 Covid-19 Studies Launched at SBU Since Start of Pandemic
From More than 180 Covid-19 Studies Launched at Stony Brook Since Start of Pandemic on Stony Brook University News, May 28, 2020 Investigations involve faculty from 45 academic departments and eight schools STONY BROOK, NY, May 28, 2020 – In just the two plus months...
Updates from the Flax Pond Marine Laboratory
Stephen Abrams. Curator at our Flax Pond Marine Laboratory has released the May 2020 Newsletter with updates on the facility. With the summer fast approaching, the interior phase of the Flax Pond Laboratory renovation is reaching its conclusion. The interior drain...
SoMAS MCP Program Prepares Grad for Influencer Role
Photo above: Alan Alda, center, with Rachael Coccia, left, and her graduate advisor Kate Fullam. From Master’s Program Prepares Grad for Influencer Role by Glenn Jochum on Stony Brook University News, May 27, 2020. Helping to clear our shores of unsightly and...
Early Career Faculty Participate in SUNY-wide NSF CAREER Award Workshop
From Early Career Faculty Participate in SUNY-wide NSF CAREER Award Workshop on Stony Brook Research, May 8, 2019 Over 100 participants gathered for the inaugural SUNY NSF-CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop held on March 21-22, 2019 at the University at Albany. Stony...