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Chemistry Book Drop New Location

The red chemistry book drop now has a new location.  It was recently moved to the outside of the Math/Physics/Astronomy Library, C-130 of the Physics building.  Please see the photo below.

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FREE SHUTTLE to West Meadow Beach during Summer 2024 Weekends!

Congratulations! Dr. Anil Yazici from the Department of Civil Engineering and Dr. Elizabeth Hewitt from the Department of Technology and Society received a New York Sea Grant for their research project. About the project: The research team has a shuttle

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Dr. Jin Koda on “Probing Mystery of Star Formation”

Timely, Dr. Jin Koda discussed the solar eclipse that we experienced on April 8, 2024, the day before his lecture about star formation on April 9, 2024 at the University Libraries. Dr. Koda mentioned that there is only one star

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Dr. Moira Chas on “Making Math with Yarn and Wire”

On Monday, March 4, 2024, Dr. Moira Chas presented the first lecture of the Spring 2024 STEM Speakers Series at the University Libraries.  During the lecture, Dr. Chas described that a topologist looks at surfaces with a different perspective.  She

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“The many complicated ways how ice forms in the atmosphere”

Curious about how ice crystals form in the atmosphere? Spend an hour with our STEM speaker, Dr. Daniel Knopf, Full Professor of School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences with an affiliated appointment in the Department of Chemistry. Date/Time: Tuesday, September

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2023 Fall Semester: Reference and Virtual Chat Services

Welcome to the new semester!  Need help with research?  We are here to help!  There are many ways you can connect to librarians for research assistance. You can connect with a librarian virtually via chat with the hours below: Monday-Friday:

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Survey re: Public Library Services and Community Needs During Extreme Events

Stony Brook University’s Department of Civil Engineering, School of Marine and Atmospheric, and the University Libraries are conducting an anonymous survey, which was approved by the IRB, to identify gaps between community needs and available services at Long Island public

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Recap on April and May STEM Events at the University Libraries

1) On April 11, 2023: Dr. Supartha Podder on “Understanding quantum computing advantages” During the lecture, Dr. Supartha Podder discussed that a supercomputer, which is a classical computer, is very powerful, but it cannot simulate larger systems. Building a computer

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Dr. Shikui Chen on “Design for Discovery: Structural Shape & Topology Optimization in the Age of 3D Printing”

On March 7, 2023, Dr. Shikui Chen discussed the challenges of, and opportunities for, optimal designs of structural shapes using topology optimization and geometric modeling. Dr. Chen established a level-set-based topology optimization framework.  He discussed how 2D to 3D designs

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“Design for Discovery: Structural Shape & Topology Optimization in the Age of 3D Printing”

Curious about how topology optimization would help achieve a desirable design? Spend an hour with our STEM speaker, Dr. Shikui Chen from the Department of Mechanical Engineering to learn more. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 1pm-2pmLocation: Special Collections Seminar

Posted in Mechanical Engineering, STEM, Technology