Health Equity News

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Closing the Digital Divide: Stony Brook Hosts Statewide Conference on Equity and Access
Stony Brook University’s Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) in partnership with the New York State Digital Equity Network (NYSDEN) hosted the second annual NYSDEN Conference, Advancing Access Through Collective Advocacy...
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Finding Their Voice: Camp Empowers Young People Who Stutter
Camp Dream. Speak. Live. welcomed children ages 5 to 16 for a free, confidence-building experience centered on communication, connection, and self-expression.
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Simons STEM Scholars Dive into Innovation and Research
The third cohort of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University spent July 24 immersed in hands-on learning, gaining exposure to research and career pathways in science, technology, engineering and medicine.
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SUNY Research Leadership Academy Empowers Next Generation of Inclusive STEMM Leaders
Stony Brook University and the State University of New York (SUNY) are launching the SUNY Research Leadership Academy, a year-long SUNY-wide initiative designed to cultivate a new generation of research leaders.
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Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital reduces food waste while feeding those in need
Food waste is a significant and growing sustainability concern. In 2021, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital recognized a growing challenge in its community: large volumes of nutritious food from hospital kitchens were being discarded while food insecurity across the North Fork persisted.
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Finding Their Voice: Camp Empowers Children and Teens Who Stutter
This summer, Stony Brook University will for the first time host a powerful program designed to help children and teens who stutter embrace their voices with confidence, connection and joy.