Department News

Congratulations to Noele Certain for earning a CIE Turner Dissertation Fellowship Award for 2020

The mission of the Turner Dissertation Fellowship opportunity is to provide support and encourage highly qualified underrepresented students in the preparation of their dissertation. Turner Dissertation Award Fellows represent the Fellowship Program in various academic disciplines and specializations across the university. This opportunity is available to Stony Brook University Graduate Students from underrepresented or other disadvantaged backgrounds who have not previously been supported by the Turner Fellowship Program.

Congratulations Alexandros Kokkosis for winning a GSO 2020 Distinguished Travel Award

The Distinguished Travel Award (DTA) is a special line of funding designated to provide financial support for graduate students presenting their work at professional conferences/meetings and exhibitions, or performing at concerts/festivals and other venues that enhance the national and international reputation of their department and the University. Awards are determined based on the quality of the applicant's submitted information and the impact of their work, both within their field and academia.

Congratulations to graduating undergrads Jessica Tom and Jessica Vilas-Boas as May Researchers of the Month

The URECA website regularly features students' perspectives on research and/or creative activities. 

This month, URECA presents a group of graduating seniors who have contributed to the research life of this campus. The featured students include: 

Jessica Vilas-Boas  - Biochemistry major - Mentor: Dr. Markus Seeliger, Pharmacological Sciences

Congratulations to Cinthia Alvarez-Buonaiuto for Winning a Senior Show and URECA 2020 Video Award

The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery is proud to present the winners of this year’s Senior Show and URECA Art Exhibition. Senior Show Awards are given by the Offices of the President, Dean of Students and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the Staller Center for the Arts. URECA Awards are given by the Dean of Students and Gallery North.

URECA Art Exhibition 2020 Awards

Video Prize Winner: Strangletti, video by

Daniel Pritchard, Cinthia Buonaiuto, Eileen Cheng, Timra Tomengo