Welcoming Frank Chisena, New Manager of the Instructional Labs
Frank's short bio:
- M.S. in applied physics from Columbia U.
- Work Experience:
- Worked for Allied Signal Corporation for two years where he built a laser lab to investigate optical materials to be used in switching devices.
- Worked as a telecommunications and Computer Networking Engineer for TD Securities where he managed mission critical voice/data systems and their implementation for over 15 years.
- Served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Suffolk County Community College, for all physics courses offered. He has helped their department to develop and instruct technical lecture and lab courses, training sessions and recitation workshops.
- Worked as an adjunct professor and lab coordinator at both SCCC and Adelphi University in their Physics departments.
Please join us in welcoming Frank to the department.
Inaugural 5K Challenge Highlights Departmental Camaraderie
On December 9, we had a highly successful Inaugural Chemistry and P&A 5K Challenge. Despite a bit of wet weather, about 60 people participated in the run and all finished the race. Thanks to the volunteers from both Chemistry and P&A, the event ran very smoothly. Results from the challenge and more information can be found here.
Congratulations to all winners and all who participated!
Many thanks to the organizing committee members and the volunteers!
The 3rd Chair's Cup Soccer Tournament Champion: Astro
The 3rd P&A Chair's Cup Soccer Tournament concluded successfully on Wednesday, May 15.
The Championship game was played between the Astro and HEP teams, with Astro winning the Championship by the score of 8-6 in an exciting and high scoring match!
Simon Birrer was named Tournament MVP for his outstanding performance.
Physics and Astronomy in the News
Welcome to the Department!
Stony Brook University's Patrick Meade Elected as an American Physical Society Fellow
Stony Brook University Recognized as Leader in High School Physics Teacher Preparation
3rd Annual C.N. Yang Colloquium
QIST Project Led by Stony Brook Selected for a NQVL Pilot Project
SUNY Honors Department Faculty Members