NEWS
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Dr. Elizabeth Hewitt’s Study Makes Waves in Scientific American
Dr. Elizabeth Hewitt, Associate Director of Stony Brook University’s Waste Data & Analysis Center (WDAC), is gaining recognition for her research on recycling incentives. A recent Scientific American article titled “Guilt-Tripping for the Public Good Often Achieves Its Intended Result” highlighted Dr. Hewitt’s work, published in the journal Resources, Conservation,…
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SBU Researchers Teach NYC Preschoolers About Waste & Recycling
Researchers from Stony Brook University’s Waste Data & Analysis Center (WDAC) brought a unique lesson to a New York City pre-school class on Friday, April 26, 2024. Dr. Yiyi Wang, Dr. Ashpreet Kaur, and PhD student Sameena Manzur connected with students at Horace Mann School virtually via Zoom to share…
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Dr. David Tonjes Honored with 2024 Eco Award for Waste Research
Dr. David Tonjes, Director of Stony Brook University’s Waste Data & Analysis Center, received a prestigious 2024 Eco Award from Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities. The award was presented at their fifth annual Eco Awards ceremony held at Glen Island Park on April 18th. The Eco Awards recognize outstanding…