From Lab to Life: Inauguration Week Spotlights Stony Brook’s R1 Research Enterprise

The Inauguration of Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith showcase the breadth of Stony Brook's work across multiple areas of research.

The State University of New York at Stony Brook will celebrate Inauguration Week from April 11-19 with a series of events highlighting the university's leadership as a top-tier R1 research institution advancing innovation, discovery and public impact across New York state and around the globe.

The weeklong program will bring together faculty, students, industry partners, and policymakers to showcase the breadth of Stony Brook's work in areas ranging from artificial intelligence and quantum science to clean energy, biomedical technology and entrepreneurship.

Centered on the investiture of Stony Brook University's seventh president, Andrea Goldsmith,the week reflects a defining institutional priority: accelerating research excellence while strengthening the connections between academia, industry and society.

Stony Brook's Research and Development Park is home to major innovation hubs including the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) and the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC).

Goldsmith brings to the presidency a distinguished career as a researcher, entrepreneur and educator whose work has helped shape modern wireless communications, including serving as principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than $70 million in sponsored research.

"Inauguration Week is a moment for us as a university community to join together across disciplines, roles and campuses, and for our guests - in person or joining via livestream- to experience the breadth and impact of Stony Brook in real time," said Goldsmith. "This week is about all of us, infinite possibilities for Stony Brook's future, and how we will build that future together."

A Week Focused on Discovery and Impact

Inauguration Week brings together leading ideas and voices across climate, AI, entrepreneurship, wireless technology, and quantum science - underscoring Stony Brook's role as a catalyst for research-driven impact.

Highlights of the celebration include:

• Turning the Tide: Climate Innovation and Global Impact
  Monday, April 13 | 5 pm | The Morgan Library & Museum, NYC
  A high-level dialogue on climate solutions featuring President Goldsmith and global leaders in science, policy, and sustainability.
• SUNY AI Symposium: Scaling the AI Innovation Ecosystem
  Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15 | 9 am-5 pm | Charles B. Wang Center
  Researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers examine the future of AI and its real-world applications.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship Panel
  Wednesday, April 15 | 3-4 pm | Student Activities Center, Sidney Gelber Auditorium
  Student and alumni founders share how they are translating ideas into ventures and impact.
• The Future of Wireless and What It Will Enable
  Friday, April 18 | 9-10 am | Charles B. Wang Center Theatre
  President Goldsmithexplores next-generation wireless technologies and their societal implications, drawing on her work as an inventor holding 38 patents in wireless technology and author of the foundational textbook Wireless Communications(Cambridge University Press)
• Stony Brook's Quantum Frontiers
  Friday, April 17 | 10:30 am-12 pm | Charles B. Wang Center Theatre
  A showcase of interdisciplinary quantum research advancing next-generation innovation.

The Engine Behind Applied Discovery

Under Goldsmith's leadership, Stony Brook continues to expand its research enterprise and global impact. The university supports more than 1,000 research faculty and a broad portfolio of activity that includes more than 2,000 sponsored awards and over 2,800 invention disclosures. Stony Brook researchers have contributed to more than 2,000 world-wide patents, generating $60.4 million in royalty income since 2015 and approximately $280 million overall.

The NSLS-II synchrotron facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

As co-manager of Brookhaven National Laboratory, a leader in quantum networking and a key partner in major state, national and global initiatives, the university continues to translate research into meaningful outcomes that benefit society.

Join the Celebration

Inauguration Week offers an opportunity for the Stony Brook community and its partners to engage directly with the ideas, people and initiatives shaping the university's future.

Faculty, students, alumni and community members are encouraged to explore the full schedule of events and register to attend.

For a complete list of events and registration information, visit the Inauguration website.