NEWS

  • 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…

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  • SBU WDAC Student, Hailey Lee Presents at 2024 NYS Organics Summit

    Hailey Lee, a master’s student and graduate research assistant, represented Stony Brook University’s Waste Data & Analysis Center (WDAC) at the prestigious 2024 New York State Organics Summit. Held at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, NY, from April 16 to 18, 2024, Hailey participated as one of the youngest presenters, contributing…

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