Paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey, Chair of Turkana Basin Institute, Dies at 77
World-renowned paleoanthropologist and conservationist Richard E. Leakey, a professor in the Stony Brook University Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences and chair of the Turkana Basin...Read More
Global Standards Created for the Ethics of Ancient DNA Research
A team of scholars, including SBU's Elizabeth Sawchuk, has articulated a set of ethical guidelines regarding aDNA as a way to govern such research globally.
New Lab at Stony Brook Shines Light on the Past
Researchers in the Luminescence Dating Research Lab study the luminescence properties of minerals and applications of luminescence dating techniques with a focus on human evolution.
Google Doodle Celebrates Anniversary of Turkana Basin Discovery
The doodle marked the anniversary of the discovery of the "Turkana Human," a significant discovery made in 1984 that "revolutionized knowledge of human evolution."
Alum Acacia Leakey Develops Sustainable Off-Grid Technologies
Acacia Leakey is no stranger to sustainable engineering — in fact, she grew up with it. A 2018 graduate of Stony Brook University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS),...Read More
University Selects Top 10 Stories of 2017
In 2017, Stony Brook University once again excelled in diversity, innovation, cutting-edge research and groundbreaking discoveries with real-world impact. A major study showed that SBU has become a nationwide leader...Read More
