RESEARCH

Research with Impact

Research at Stony Brook University drives progress, benefitting Long Island and the world. As a leader in groundbreaking research, Stony Brook is home to Nobel laureates and other world-renowned experts. Stony Brook leverages its partnerships with institutions like Brookhaven National Laboratory to advance economic growth, scientific discovery, and globally sustainable solutions.

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RESEARCH

Research with Impact

Research at Stony Brook University drives progress, benefitting Long Island and the world. As a leader in groundbreaking research, Stony Brook is home to Nobel laureates and other world-renowned experts. Stony Brook leverages its partnerships with institutions like Brookhaven National Laboratory to advance economic growth, scientific discovery, and globally sustainable solutions.

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$370M+

Research & Development Expenditures

1,000+

Researchers

1 M

Royalty Revenue

2,000+

Sponsored Awards

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New York's Foundation for Forward

16:1

Return on State Tax Dollars

55,026

SBU-supported jobs

3%

of All Economic Activity on Long Island

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Quantum

Stony Brook is building the nation's largest quantum network to deliver a safer and more efficient internet for everyone.

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Climate Change

The Collaborative for the Earth is addressing environmental challenges to build a more sustainable world.

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AI Innovation

The AI Innovation Institute is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking research to improve education, advance

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Cancer Treatment

The Stony Brook Cancer Center is focused on investigating, discovering and driving innovation in cancer treatment and prevention.

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National Security

The National Security Institute at Stony Brook University seeks to become a world leader in security technology, business and policy.

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Children's Medicine

Stony Brook Children's is advancing the practice of pediatric medicine through pioneering research.

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Quantum Information Science

Stony Brook is at the forefront of quantum technology, developing innovations that promise faster, more secure internet for everyone. By harnessing the power of quantum computing, the university is helping shape the future of online safety and efficiency, unlocking new possibilities for industries and creating high-tech jobs that will drive Long Island’s economy forward.

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Center for Healthy Aging

The Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) at Stony Brook University is a research-driven collaboratory designed to promote healthy aging and extend physical and mental well-being through innovative, interdisciplinary solutions. The CHA brings together the deep research expertise and infrastructure across Stony Brook Medicine—including all five Health Sciences Schools and the Program in Public Health—as well as affiliated institutions like the Northport VA and the Long Island State Veterans Home.

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Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC)

The Advanced Energy Center is a partnership of academic institutions, research institutions, energy providers and industrial corporations. Together they pursue pioneering energy research and deploy education and technology with a focus on efficiency, conservation, renewable energy and nanotechnology applications for new and novel sources of energy.

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Turkana Basin Institute

The Turkana Basin Institute is a collaborative, international, multi-disciplinary organization co-founded by the Leakey family and Stony Brook University that facilitates scientific research in northern Kenya. TBI has two field stations for scientists and students, and also runs a community outreach program and a field school taught by experts in their field.

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Stony Brook Cancer Center

Through research in Stony Brook’s laboratories, gifted physician-scientists are gaining a better understanding of cancer and developing new approaches to diagnosing and treating the disease. The center focuses on three core areas — clinical care, research and education — all of which lead to improved care. We use a team approach to clinical care, with our health professionals bringing their expertise at every stage for optimal treatment.

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Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT)

CEWIT is a government-industry-academic partnership leading the next wave of the wireless and information technology revolution. The Center conducts world-class interdisciplinary research in the emerging critical technologies, fosters new enterprise development, addresses the technology worker shortage and has superior experience handling the needs of industry.

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