October 2026

C4E Second National Radio Special

"Forever Chemicals, Forever Consequences"

From nonstick pans to drinking water, we explore how PFAS are impacting public health—and why this hidden chemical crisis is uniting political opposites in the demand for action.

Stream the full episode on Spotify.

Field Trip: SBU Southampton Marine Sciences Center

Join us for an immersive, full-day journey connecting Long Island’s maritime heritage with cutting-edge marine science. Experience working coastlines up close while discovering how local baymen culture and innovative research work together to revive Shinnecock Bay.

Event Highlights:

Documentary Screening: The Bonackers
Experiential Boat Excursion
Marine Sciences Lab Tours

Event Details:

Date & Time: Friday, November 13 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Stony Brook Southampton Marine Sciences Center

RSVP: Register for the C4E Field Trip to the Marine Sciences Center

*Event is open to SBU students, staff & faculty.

Upcoming Workshop: Join C4E & ReWild Long Island

Building a Responsible AI Landcare Hub

Join C4E and Dr. Raju Rajan (Founder, ReWild Long Island) for an interactive session on co-designing community AI tools and applying responsible AI frameworks to local landcare.

When: Wednesday, Nov 4 | 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM

Where: Wang Center, Room 301

RSVP: Register for the Responsible AI Landcare Workshop*

*Event is open all.

Accessibility: To request an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Gilday at c4e@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-4625.

Join Us at the Simons Center Cafe

Bring your lunch, grab a bite at the cafe, or just drop in for informal conversation, networking, and cross-campus collaboration. Open to all faculty, staff, and students!

Dates: Wednesdays — Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
When: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Simons Center Cafe

Accessibility: To request an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Gilday at c4e@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-4625.

C4E Presents Season 4: Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes with a director’s cut of America’s Nuclear Future, a national radio broadcast by the Collaborative for the Earth exploring whether nuclear energy can power the nation. Originally aired in early 2026 across nearly 20 states, the broadcast reached audiences from New York to Seattle.

Episode 2: Debating Going Nuclear

Episode 3: Building Nuclear Energy in the U.S.

Episode 4: Nuclear Power 'Baloney'

Episode 5: Wind, Water, Solar

Stony Brook Climate News

New Community Garden at Stony Brook Southampton Grows Food, Connections and Health

A new community garden at Stony Brook Southampton is putting down roots, helping bring fresh, locally grown produce to East End families.

Stony Brook University celebrated the opening of the Stony Brook Southampton Community Garden at The FoodLab on September 1. Built over the summer by students, apprentices and community partners, the garden will offer students hands-on experience in food production, sustainability and community service.

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Stay informed with Stony Brook environmental news and updates.

Mellon Sawyer Grant Reading Group

Join us for an upcoming book discussion hosted as part of the AI thread for the Mellon Sawyer grant on The Practice of Democracy and Academic Freedom. We will be reading and discussing Mark Coeckelbergh’s How AI Undermines Democracy and What to Do About It.

In addition to exploring the book’s core themes, this meeting will serve as a space to connect with colleagues and discuss potential future collaborations in this area.

When: October 20 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Humanities 1008

Free Copies Available: We have 15 complimentary copies of the book available for pickup in the Humanities Center. Copies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Film Screening & Panel

Join Stony Brook Study Abroad for a screening of Volunteers Needed, the first in-depth documentary focusing on international volunteers in children's homes and the issues of volunteer tourism. The screening will be followed by a Q&A panel with director Barak Laub and socioecology scientist Dr. Kate Thompson.

When: Monday, October 26 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Student Union Auditorium

RSVP for Screening & Q&A

Student Internship & Scholarship Opportunities

Undergraduate/Graduate College Aide (ESR 27-02) at NYC Office of Mgmt. and Budget (OMB)

Paid Student Program & Environmental Health Intern at Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, Melville, New York

Summer 2027 Intern-EHS Intern at Momentive Performance Material, Pearl River, New York

Generalist Internship at New Jersey LCV, Mays Landing, New Jersey

Urban Agriculture Intern at City Green Inc., Clifton New Jersey

Land Surveying Intern at Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, Hicksville, New York

GIS Intern at Mount Laurel Township Municipal Utilities Authority, New Jersey

Student Scholarship Internship Opportunity (SSIO) on-line system