2023 Annual report

FUTURE OF OPTOMETRY

CSTEP Program Recognized for STEM Education SUNY Optometry’s Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) received the 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that inspire and encourage a new generation of young people to consider careers in STEM through mentoring, teaching, research, and successful programs and initiatives. Nearly 500 students have passed through this long standing SUNY Optometry program in over a decade of growth and education.

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SOAPP Wins Preston Cup for the First Time: Student Optometric Association for Private Practice (SOAPP) was awarded, for the first time, the 2023 Preston Cup at the annual SOLutioN Conference. The Preston Cup is awarded each year to the most deserving Student Optometric Leadership Network (SOLN) private practice or practice management club.

SUNY Chancellor King Visits College of Optometry on 64-Campus Tour New SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. visited SUNY Optometry in April 2023 with SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Merryl Tisch. He met with student leaders and faculty, toured the campus and hosted several open forum discussions during his four-hour visit.

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Two SUNY Alumna Receive 2023 Theia Award for Excellence Each year, Women in Optometry asks readers and friends to submit the names of women who have been extraordinarily influential in the industry. This year, more than 150 nominations were submitted. At the 8th Annual Awards, Dr. Ray Corbin-Simon, ’94, R ’95 was recognized for her work in mentoring. Dr. Shira Kresch, ’15, R ’16 was recognized with the Young OD Award.

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