Innovation Podcast Series

The Stony Brook Office for Research and Innovation team is proud to present the new Innovation Podcast Series, where members of the Innovation team will engage with leaders, experts, and fellow innovators about their fields, vision, and goals.

Disrupt the Brook: How I Built That - Featuring Patrick Farrell

During the first-ever Disrupt the Brook event on May 9, 2025, Patrick Farrell, Software Engineer at Fragile and a Junior at Stony Brook University, spoke to a crowd of aspiring student entrepreneurs and innovators. Farrell discussed the apps he built, his process for customer discovery, and gave tips on getting started as an innovator.

Disrupt the Brook: Stony Brook University and the Community - Featuring Derek O'Connor

During the first-ever Disrupt the Brook event on May 9, 2025, Derek O'Connor, Manager of Workforce Development at the Office for Research and Innovation, spoke to a crowd of aspiring student entrepreneurs and innovators. O'Connor discussed how the Office for Research and Innovation works with strategic partners and members of the community to bring hands-on workforce experience to K-12 students through hackathons, STEM programs, and summer training programs.