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Alda Center Experts Discuss Intersections of AI and Science Communication on Swedish Research Council Podcast

Scientists are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to advance their research, and now, Stony Brook University experts are exploring how AI can transform the way we communicate about science itself...

November 1, 2024

3 min read

Academics Alda Center Faculty/Staff School of Communication and Journalism University

Alda Center Leadership Presents at Women in Defense Conference in DC

Dean of the Stony Brook University School of School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to...

October 4, 2024

2 min read

Academics Alda Center Faculty/Staff School of Communication and Journalism University

Alda Center Leadership Presents to NSF Engineering Directorate Advisory Committee in DC

Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to present...

September 30, 2024

2 min read

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Science on Stage: Climate Edition Coming to Staller Center, Oct. 28

Climate research and researchers are the inspiration for this year’s iteration of Science on Stage, a creative blend of scientific research and theater at Stony Brook University. The event features three short, one-act...

September 16, 2024

3 min read

Dr Susmita Pati wears a blue blazer and leads an Alda Center program

Academics Alda Center Medicine News Highlights On Campus School of Communication and Journalism University

Alda Center Healthcare Program Shows Promise at Stony Brook Medicine

Two years into a grant-funded organization-wide implementation, an Alda Center program to help improve team communication and combat burnout in healthcare workers shows promising results. Data analysis is underway, and...

August 15, 2024

4 min read

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Master’s in Science Communication Program Launches Concentration in Climate Communication

In Fall 2024, the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ), in partnership with the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), will launch a concentration in climate communication as part of its Master of...

June 24, 2024

3 min read

2024 socj masters students pose for a photo

Alda Center School of Communication and Journalism Student Spotlight University

SoCJ Graduate Students Present Capstone Projects

This spring, eight soon-to-be graduates from the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) presented their master’s capstone projects to an audience of their peers, faculty and staff. The projects ranged from online...

May 17, 2024

7 min read

Alda Center Awards and Honors Faculty/Staff School of Communication and Journalism University

Lindenfeld Named Finalist for Scripps Howard Fund Administrator of the Year Award

Laura Lindenfeld, dean of the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) and executive director of the Alda Center for Communicating Science, is the finalist for the Scripps Howard Fund’s Administrator of the Year...

February 20, 2024

3 min read

Alda Center Faculty/Staff On Campus School of Communication and Journalism University

McCormick Named Development Director for Alda Center, SoCJ, Stony Brook Libraries

Joan McCormick, a development professional with decades of experience, was recently named director of development for the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) and Academic Affairs. In this new role, McCormick...

February 8, 2024

2 min read

Alda Center Faculty/Staff School of Communication and Journalism University

SoCJ’s Li to Study Impact of AI-Generated Science and Health Misinformation on Racial Minorities

Misinformation can harm people’s health as they find and act on information designed to trick and mislead them online. Worse still, misinformation generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent and...

January 19, 2024

3 min read

Alda Center Events News Highlights On Campus School of Communication and Journalism University

‘Science on Stage’ Returns to Stony Brook, Oct. 30

“Science on Stage” will return, live and in person, to Stony Brook University this fall. An uncommon application of science communication, the show transforms cutting-edge research into art to bring together...

September 25, 2023

3 min read

Students surrounded by fallen leaves walk across the academic mall on the Stony Brook campus.

Alda Center News Highlights School of Communication and Journalism University

School of Communication and Journalism Welcomes Largest Graduate Class in Its History

Within two years of launching two master’s programs, the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will welcome an incoming cohort of nearly 20 graduate students in Fall 2023. The new class will join the 9 graduate...

August 9, 2023

3 min read

Alan Alda and Laura Lindenfeld laughing hysterically

Alda Center News Highlights University

Alda’s MAS*H Boots Sell to Benefit Alda Center

The boots and dog tags Alan Alda wore in every episode of the beloved sitcom M*A*S*H recently sold at auction for $125,000. Alda will donate the funds to Stony Brook’s Alda Center for Communicating Science. “The Alda...

July 31, 2023

3 min read

Alda Center Research University

Alda Center Hosts Leading U.S. Department of Defense Researchers at Stony Brook

Nearly 50 researchers from the prestigious Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellows program discussed their work and explored effective science communication strategies.

October 25, 2022

5 min read

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Alan Alda Looks Back on His Career and Current Focus on Communicating Science

Alda spoke with CBS Saturday Morning on September 17 about his career and current advocacy for science communication.

September 21, 2022

2 min read

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SoCJ and SoMAS Faculty Win Federal Grant to Protect Vulnerable Populations from Extreme Weather

The researchers will work with vulnerable populations in New York City to improve outreach to these groups.

September 1, 2022

4 min read

Alda Center Alumni Annual Report Awards and Honors Graduate School Research Stony Brook Matters Student Spotlight

3MT Competition Helps Doctoral Candidates Hone the Art of Communication

Derek Pope took the top honors with a presentation that explored more effective methods of teaching mathematics.

April 18, 2022

6 min read

Alda Center Medicine

Stony Brook Receives Support to Expand Resilience Among Healthcare Providers

Stony Brook University recently received support to expand and evaluate multiple programs to help healthcare providers at Stony Brook Medicine build resilience: One by improving communication skills, and another by...

February 22, 2022

4 min read

Category: Alda Center

Alda Center Experts Discuss Intersections of AI and Science Communication on Swedish Research Council Podcast

Alda Center Leadership Presents at Women in Defense Conference in DC

Alda Center Leadership Presents to NSF Engineering Directorate Advisory Committee in DC

Science on Stage: Climate Edition Coming to Staller Center, Oct. 28

Alda Center Healthcare Program Shows Promise at Stony Brook Medicine

Master’s in Science Communication Program Launches Concentration in Climate Communication

SoCJ Graduate Students Present Capstone Projects

Lindenfeld Named Finalist for Scripps Howard Fund Administrator of the Year Award

McCormick Named Development Director for Alda Center, SoCJ, Stony Brook Libraries

SoCJ’s Li to Study Impact of AI-Generated Science and Health Misinformation on Racial Minorities

‘Science on Stage’ Returns to Stony Brook, Oct. 30

School of Communication and Journalism Welcomes Largest Graduate Class in Its History

Alda’s MAS*H Boots Sell to Benefit Alda Center

Alda Center Hosts Leading U.S. Department of Defense Researchers at Stony Brook

Alan Alda Looks Back on His Career and Current Focus on Communicating Science

SoCJ and SoMAS Faculty Win Federal Grant to Protect Vulnerable Populations from Extreme Weather

3MT Competition Helps Doctoral Candidates Hone the Art of Communication

Stony Brook Receives Support to Expand Resilience Among Healthcare Providers

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