“I owe a lot of my success to those who have taken me under their wing to provide me the opportunity to pursue my research interests.”
- Ryan Kawalerski '19, Goldwater Scholar
Student Spotlight
University Scholar Zaynab Ubaid ‘19 helped create a space for students to discuss human interests.
Zaynab’s proudest achievement is founding the Communications Club on campus. It’s her way of providing more opportunities for students to explore humanities-focused approaches at a STEM-based school.
Follow her storySee how our distinguised faculty
accelerate breakthroughs
Our world-class faculty are
transforming the universe
with groundbreaking discoveries and powerful perspectives.
Esther Takeuchi
Won the European Inventor Award in 2018. Received the prestigious National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 2009 from President Barack Obama. Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2011.
Pioneering the future of clean energy
Esther Takeuchi, Distinguished Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, is leading a multimillion-dollar effort to create sustainable batteries — powering everything from implantable medical devices to electric vehicles.
Howardena Pindell
Awarded the 2019 Archives of American Art Medal from the Smithsonian Institution and the 2019 Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Exploring the intersection of art and activism
For decades, Howardena Pindell, Professor of Art, has challenged the art world, carving out spaces for women of color. Her art addresses issues of homelessness, AIDS, war, genocide, sexism, xenophobia and apartheid.
Peter van Nieuwenhuizen
Awarded a $3 million Breakthrough Prize, the largest award in science, for his profound contribution to human knowledge.
Shaping theoretical physics
Much of what we understand about the universe is shaped by the theory of supergravity, developed by Peter van Nieuwenhuizen, Distinguished Professor of Physics.
“Seeing so many other women succeed motivates me. As they say, ‘If she can see it, she can be it.’”
- Marisa Petrusky ’20, pursuing a BS in physics and mathematics
Student Spotlight
Fulbright Scholar Ann Lin ’18 accelerates “organ on a chip” technology at the University of Oslo.
She’s developing an artificial human organ system to study the response of the body to different drugs.
Follow her journey
Inspiring the next generation of female scientists
Stony Brook connects young women in middle and high school interested in STEM with graduate and faculty mentors at the University, providing them with research opportunities, field trips to state-of-the-art laboratories, and access to activities and events.
Driving social mobility
using a personalized approach to student success.
From Brooklyn to the United Nations
Awarded the prestigious Charles Rangel International Affairs Fellowship, Lydia Senatus ‘18 was admitted to Stony Brook through the Educational Opportunity Program. A first-generation American, she will be sworn in as a US diplomat after completing her graduate studies.
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