Starting a Major in Physics: A Conversation with Assistant Professors John Estes and Matthew Lippert
“Old Westbury students deserve access to the field of Physics,” says Assistant Professor of Physics John Estes. In Fall 2022, The Chemistry and Physics department at Old Westbury began offering students the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. In Estes’ words, “It’s a...
All members of the SUNY Old Westbury community are invited to this State of the University Address where President Sams reviews the accomplishments of the past year and our initiatives and plans to support our strategic priorities as the calendar turns to 2024. In addition to the in-person event...
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Three professors and a staff member from SUNY Old Westbury have been named recipients of 2021 State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. The awards acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for consistently superior achievement and encourage the ongoing pursuit of...
Biological Sciences student Sarah Sadik recently returned from the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students in Indianapolis, Indiana with an award for her poster presentation on prostate cancer. Mentored in the laboratory of Dr. Manya Mascareno, associate professor of Biological...
The SUNY Old Westbury Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) student researchers returned from the 21st annual STEP Statewide Student Conference with good news. More than 600 STEP students and staff from 48 colleges and universities across New York State participated in the conference, which...
SUNY Old Westbury's Science and Technology Program (STEP) student researchers returned from the 20th Annual STEP Statewide Student Conference with good news, knowledge, and accolades. Over 600 STEP students and staff from approximately forty-five colleges and universities from New York State...
Shedding light onto issues related to computational biology, data analysis and how "the cloud" comes to life were the focuses recently of the first in a series of events planned using support from the National Science Foundation Computer and Information Science and Engineering Minority-Serving...
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available and SUNY Old Westbury is offering help to the local community navigate the new system. Old Westbury has built a team of students to help prospective students and their families navigate the FAFSA form, which helps determine a student...
Two Old Westbury Alumni share stories and reflections of their path to immigration advocacy. The Student Collections series is a monthly speaker/lecture series for OW students based on their class level (First Year and Second Year Student Group, and Junior and Senior Student Group). Each session...
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Student Collections Series for First Year and Second Year Students- Stress, Success, & Duck Syndrome
As the first in her family to attend college, Tianna knows what it’s like to juggle multiple majors, roles, and responsibilities while secretly struggling with anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism. Tianna teaches students how to care for their mental health and wellness through a holistic lens, and...
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This talk, hosted by Dr. Catherine Bernard from the Visual Arts department, examines the politics of extractivismon indigenous lands in the US and the responses made by indigenous artists to the exploitation and appropriation of natural resources. The Student Collections series is a monthly speaker...
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Eloisa Alena Lewis, is setting new standards across industries, such as; cryptocurrencies and blockchain, B2B market research, product development, production line development, future economies, increasing biodiversity, GHG drawdown, energy infrastructure, strategies in regenerative agriculture...
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During periods of uncertainty and transition, it can be challenging to focus on mental wellness. For diverse populations, it can be even more difficult as we seek acceptance, affirmation, and community. Join this session with Dr. Sofia B. Pertuz, who will share data about mental health for...
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We are transitioning from “awareness” to “acceptance” and headed to “appreciation” in valuing autistic and other neurodiverse individuals for whom they are. Examples of people, organizations, and entire countries at each stage of development will be presented. The Student Collections series is a...
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