š± How Stony Brook professors are rethinking teaching for an AI-first future
Stony Brook, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Stony Brook! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Stony Brook professors are rethinking teaching for an AI-first future
- Stony Brook scientist joins elite ranks of national academic inventors
- Meet the Stony Brookāraised sister who turned down Hollywood fame
Also on today's calendar: Psychic Dinner and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Rethinking the Classroom in an AI-Driven World: A Recap of the 2026 Teaching and Learning Symposium (stonybrook.edu) ā Stony Brook University recently drew more than 220 faculty and staff to its largest-ever Teaching and Learning Symposium, focused on how AI is reshaping classrooms. Speakers shared practical ideas on AI literacy, custom chatbots, accessibility, and ārobot-proofā teaching strategies, giving Stony Brook educators concrete ways to support students while rethinking assignments, technology use, and equity in an AI-driven world. 
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ā¢ Four ASBMB members named NAI fellows (asbmb.org) ā A Stony Brook University microbiology and immunology professor has been named a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, highlighting cuttingāedge research happening in our own backyard. The article also profiles three other scientists nationwide whose patented work has led to advances in virology, nutrition, diabetes, cancer, and immuneārelated therapies. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ How Old Is Leslie Knipfing? Inside Kevin James' Sister's Life (thebulletintime.com) ā You might be surprised to learn that Kevin Jamesā sister Leslie grew up right here in Stony Brook after being born in Mineola, and has chosen a quiet life focused on charity work instead of Hollywood fame. The piece explores her Long Island roots, lowāprofile lifestyle, and longārunning involvement in fundraising and medicalārelated causes while carefully avoiding unverified gossip. Ā Ā Ā
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Psychic Dinner ā
77 Main St, Stony Brook
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NASS Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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WSM Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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ARR Pre-K Graduation
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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MINN Pre-K Graduation (Rain Date)
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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The 10th Annual Arts & Alzheimer's Conference ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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Summer Solstice Sunset Sound Bath ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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Father's Day at Schnitzels ā
77 Main St, Stony Brook
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Free Outdoor Summer Concert featuring 1 Step Ahead ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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ALMOST JOURNEY- The World's Longest running Journey Tribute Show ā
Moose Lodge #1379, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd, Mt Sinai
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Hamilton - Free Outdoor Screening ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
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Brentwood
- 80-Year-Old Man Killed In Early-Morning Brentwood Crash: Police (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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