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Astronomy Open
Nights-During the academic year, the astronomy program holds a series
of free lectures on various aspects of astronomy. Weather permitting, viewing
sessions with the University's telescopes follow the lectures. Held in Lecture
Hall 001 (ground floor) of the Earth and Space Sciences Building the first
Friday of every month—excluding January, June, July, and August—at
7:30 p.m. (Teachers can receive in-service credit for Astronomy Open Nights.)
For information or to join the mailing list, call the Department of Physics
and Astronomy at (631) 632-8100 or e-mail dpeterson@astro.sunysb.edu.
Schedules are available at sbast3.ess.sunysb.edu/openight/opennite.html.
Geological Field Methods
for Earth Science Teachers-Ten high school science teachers work on projects
that use geological field methods to collect data. They analyze the data using
spreadsheets and other software and engage their students in field-oriented
scientific investigation.
Call (631) 632-8336.
Geology of Long Island-In
this course, which is offered
in the fall, 30 high school teachers learn about Long Island geology and design
projects aimed at engaging their students in scientific research. Two full-day
research field trips are included.
Call (631) 632-8336.
Geology Open Nights-During
the academic year, the Department of Geosciences presents lectures on various
topics in geology. The lectures are geared toward high school earth science
students and teachers, undergraduate and graduate students in the geosciences,
professional geologists, and anyone interested in new science developments.
Free refreshments are served and demonstrations are presented after the lectures.
Held in Lecture Hall 001 (ground floor) of the Earth and Space Sciences Building
the last Friday of every month—excluding January, June, July, and August—at
7:30 p.m. (Teachers can receive in-service credit for Geology Open Nights.)
For information or to join the mailing list, call the Department of Geosciences
at (631) 632-8200.
Long Island Geologists-An
organization of geologists interested in all aspects of Long Island geology
and hydrology. Four hundred members include high school teachers, college/university
faculty, and professional geologists. Activities include field trips, dinners
with guest speakers, and an annual conference.
For information or to join the mailing list, call the Department of Geosciences
at (631) 632-8210 or e-mail gil@pbisotopes.ess.sunysb.edu.
Marine Sciences Research Center-The
Marine Sciences Research Center (MSRC) is one of the nation's leading academic
institutions for the study of marine and atmospheric environments and issues
involving those environments. Although the Center addresses regional and international
issues, its priority is assisting the Long Island community to understand
pressing environmental challenges better and to develop innovative, effective
responses to those challenges. Several institutes within the MSRC focus on
critical problem areas. These are the Waste Reduction and Management Institute
(marine water quality and related environmental contamination issues), the
Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres (climate and atmospheric
composition issues), the Living Marine Resources Institute (marine fisheries
and aquaculture), and the Long Island Groundwater Research Institute. Center
scientists conduct research in these and other areas and work actively with
local, municipal, and state governments, public and private organizations,
and the Long Island general public, applying the best scientific and technical
information available to solve environmental problems. Located in Challenger,
Dana, Discovery, and Endeavour Halls.
Call (631) 632-8700.
New York Sea Grant-A local,
state, and federal partnership of the State University of New York and Cornell
University. New York Sea Grant provides scientific information to the people
who make and influence decisions for the development, management, and use
of the state's and the nation's coastal resources, now and in the future.
Located in Room 121 of Discovery Hall (Institute Office) and Room 146 of Suffolk
Hall (one of eight extension offices located throughout the state.)
Call (631) 632-6905.
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