This two-hour program uses hands-on activity to educate students about the geology
of Long Island—how it was formed, how plants and animals live together in salt marsh
habitats, and how Native Americans and early Europeans used the natural resources
of the area. This program is geared toward sixth to ninth grade students. Program
dates are May-June and September-October.
This distance-learning program enables students to “visit” and study a temperate salt
marsh by either connecting with a naturalist from a remote site of by connecting with
a naturalist and a local in-site class at the Marine Conservation Center.
This program, offered to approximately 20 tenth through twelfth graders and five high
school teachers, provides students with laboratory-oriented research opportunities
in preparation for national science competitions. It also keeps high school science
teachers appraised of current research frontiers in polymer science.
This three-year program BOCES is aimed at high-achieving girls from local high schools
in grades 10-12. Students participate in diverse research experiences at Stony Brook
and at Brookhaven National Laboratory and receive training in computing and research
presentations. Enrollment is open to 30 students each year. The program runs during
the fall and spring semesters.
The Coalition seeks to reduce the number of preventable injuries to children by education
children and caregivers about the topics of burn safety, highway/pedestrian and bicycle
safety, water safety violence prevention and general safety initiatives. The Safe
Kids Coalition provides raining programs, educational presentations, and safety screenings
for schools, parents, and community groups. Safe Kids also distributes and/or makes
available bike helmets, car seats, and other safety products.
Call Ronni Schultz (631) 444-7470
Visit the National Safe Kids Campaign website atwww.safekids.org
The STEP program is open to approximately 250 under represented students from Brentwood,
Riverhead, Longwood, and Central Islip high schools. This program offers year-round
academic enrichment for students interested in science, math, and technology through
STEP clubs, residential summer camps, laboratory explorations and internships, college
credit courses, and mentor activities.
This program enables students to engage in research in science, math, or engineering
under supervision of faculty and to participate in other enrichment activities. Candidates
must be nominated by their schools; participants are selected through a competitive
process. The program is open to approximately 20 students who are 16 years old by
the start of the program and runs throughout the summer. Residential status is optional
and a stipend is provided to participants.
...thatchild careis available for your child on the Stony Brook University campus?
On-campus teaching/research facility sponsored by the Department of Psychology; enrolls
children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years old.
The center is nationally accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs,
which means it has voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self-study
and invited external review to verify compliance with the academy's criteria for high-quality
early childhood programs.
High School students complement their studies by enrolling in specifically selected
courses at Stony Brook in subjects not traditionally included in their schools’ curricula.
This program is for eleventh and twelfth grade students with excellent academic standing
and runs during the fall and spring semesters.
Stony Brook’s School of Professional Development can help you become a PC specialist
or expert in desktop publishing, graphic design, Web design, Microsoft Excel, and
Microsoft Word.
The School of Professional Development offers a wide range of computer training, from
core office environment programs such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to e-mail
and computer programming.
Acquire the skills you need to compete in today’s fast-paces, diverse work environment.
This program of computer-training and professional development courses runs for nine
works (229 hours)
The School of Dental Medicine offers continuing education courses for dentists, hygienists,
assistants, and laboratory technicians. These courses address a variety of dental
topics as they relate to patient care, diagnosis, treatment planning, medical emergencies,
pain management, and new advances in implants and esthetics. Courses are offered by
faculty from Stony Brook and other dental schools, dentists, and speakers from private
industry and research institutes, Lectures, lab simulations, and clinical-based learning
are used. The Continuing Dental Education Office is located in the Department of General
Dentistry, South Campus, Westchester Hall, Room 143.
Graduate study is offered in more than 50 disciplines, ass well as through the five
schools of the Health Sciences Center and through the School of Professional Development.
To obtain a graduate bulletin and application for admission, or to find out more about
graduate departments and courses in the Graduate School, the School of Professional
Development, or the Health Sciences Center, visit the office of Graduate Admission
located in room 2401 of the Computer Science Building.
Stony Brook offers an exciting variety of opportunities for high school students,
ranging from genuine hands-on research to credited summer courses that can jump-start
your college career.
This 14,000-square-foot facility houses plants that are used as a resource in teaching
and research. The greenhouse staff welcomes the community for tours, horticultural
talks, and all gardening inquiries.
The Office of Continuing Medical Education offers a broad spectrum of activities addressing
a variety of medical topics a broad spectrum of activities addressing a variety of
medical topics and utilizing varied instructional methods. These include programs
designed to teach new skills using workshops and simulated patient or live-case presentations;
to update physicians with new information to improve preventions, diagnosis, and management
of diseases; and provide comprehensive update and intensive review in a field of medicine.
Teleconferencing, monographs, and Web-based and other self-directed learning methods
are also available. The Continuing Medical Education Office is located in The School
of Medicine, Health Sciences Center, Level 4.
The School of Nursing’s Continuing Professional Education Program was established
to meet the educational demands of a diverse local, national, and international adult
student population. The program is accredited by the New York State Nurses Association’s
Council on Continuing Education. Many programs are offered on sit and online to help
students and professionals meet their educational and career advancement goals.
The Office recruits and admits qualified freshmen and transfer students to the University.
To learn more about Stony Brook, sign up for a tour of the campus, schedule and interview
with an admissions officer, request an Undergraduate Bulletin, or obtain an application
The University offers undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation and certification
programs in English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, social sciences, and
teaching English as a second language. These programs are offered during the fall,
spring, and summer semesters.
Led by a naturalist, theDiscoverycruise aboard a passenger pontoon boat provides a field trip in the environmental
ecology of Stony Brook Harbor and surrounding wetlands. From the deck, participants
observe the glacial moraines, tidal flows, and plants and animals through close-up
views and hands-on activities. This cruise is available to the general public and
for group booking, and runs from May to October.
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
Space Sciences Building the first Friday of every month excluding January, June, July,
and August at 7:30pm (Teachers can receive in-service credit for Astronomy Open Nights)
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 environment
contamination issues), the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres (climate
and atmospheric composition issues), the Living Marine Resources Institute marine
fisheries and aquaculture), 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
so solve environmental problems. Located in Challenger, Dana, Discovery, and Endeavour
Halls.
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.
The initiative of Stony Brook University President presents nationally and internationally
known speakers and scholars who address topics from their expertise or academic fields
of expertise. Approximately four lectures per academic year draw an audience composed
of community groups, faculty, students, and staff.
Call the Office of Conferences and Special Events at (631) 632-6320
The Office of the Provost offers two lecture series that feature eminent speakers
from thee professional world and academia. The two series address matters of general
interest as well as focus on specific topical areas, such as international affairs.
Call the Office of the Provost at (631) 632-7211
Music
Enrichment is at the core of the Stony Brook University’s Community Music Program,
characterized by a commitment to education, accessibility, and community. Our programs
are designed for all ages, from children to adults, and offers access to conservatory-level
music instruction from one of the nation’s premier collegiate training grounds for
musicians. With stellar faculty and resources, the Community Music Program is equipped
to broaden your musical skills, showcase your musical growth, and above all, instill
a lifelong love for music.
Programs include Music Basics for Kids for 4-year-olds, Dalcroze Eurhythmics for K-3,
and Community Chamber Music Workshops for adults.Visit their web sitefor more information.
A curriculum in music theory, aural skills (ear training and sigh singing), music
analysis, and traditional computer-based instruction in music composition for students
grades 7-12. Weekly faculty coaching of small ensembles, including all instruments
and voice. Public recitals held at the Staller Center for the Arts give students an
invaluable opportunity to perform. The program is held every Saturday, September to
June.
A weeklong intensive music program for talented musicians ages 12 and up. Students
receive intensive coaching, meet with prominent speakers and performers, and participate
in master classes, recording sessions, outdoor concerts, and theory/composition classes.
Lodging and dining are provided; local students may commute.
The service provides free lectures by health care professionals for community groups.
These medical experts present the latest information on a range of topics including
health and wellness, disease prevention, current treatment methods, the latest research,
and accessing medical services.
To request a speaker, call the Department of Community Relations (631) 444-5250
Surgical Speakers Services
This educational service is provided by clinical faculty members who speak on topics
related to the surgery they perform.