Laser-driven experiments provide insights into the formation of the universe
An international research collaboration, co-led by researchers at the University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics and the University of Oxford, has captured for the first time in a laboratory setting the process thought to be responsible for generating and sustaining astrophysical magnetic fields. Read more about the findings—which could help explain the origin of large-scale magnetic fields that have been observed but didn’t match theoretical calculations.
Here’s what else you will find in today’s issue:
Voting is open to members of the University community for the annual Art of Science Competition
An additional discount is offered on clearance items at the Tech Store
The Memorial Art Gallery hosts a virtual lecture this weekend on Seneca art
Since Thursday’s notice in @Rochester, there are four new cases of COVID-19 to report: one River Campus student and two employees, and one Eastman Campus student. Please note that the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is updated daily. Whenever a new case is known, the contact-tracing process begins immediately with confirmed exposures being contacted and required to quarantine.
It’s extremely important for the health of the University community that individuals continue to adhere to the face masking and social distancing protocols. Even as some individuals are now receiving their first or second dose of the vaccine, these practices to prevent the transmission of the virus cannot be relaxed.
If you think you’re experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, it’s important to report them through Dr. Chat Bot—for non–Medical Center faculty, staff, and all students and for Medical Center employees—immediately. Even if you think your symptoms might be something else—like a cold, seasonal congestion, or allergies—it’s still important to tell University health professionals and contact tracers what you’re experiencing.
Members of the University community can help select the People’s Choice Award winner of the Hajim School’s annual University-wide Art of Science Competition. Sign in here to pick your favorite entry by April 15. The winner will receive a $250 cash prize. Prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 will also be awarded to winning student entries, as chosen by a panel of judges. All winners will be announced at a date to be announced. Contact Brian McIntyre and the project team at artofscience@gmail.com with inquiries.
Additional discount on clearance items at the Tech Store
Now through April 3, save an additional ten percent off clearance items at the UR Tech Store. Discounts are available on in-stock items only. Find the clearance items on the UR Tech Store website or stop by retail locations in the Medical Center (G-7220B) or Rush Rhees Library. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Hospital gift shop opens online apparel store
Show your Strong Hospital pride and help support patient care, in style—shop Friends of Strong’s new website for UR Medicine apparel that’s made-to-order. Shop with promo code INTRO25 to receive 25 percent off all orders placed by March 31. Orders placed via the new website are available for in-store pickup according to a twice-monthly fulfillment schedule. Visit apparel.urmc.edu to learn more and peruse all the latest styles.
Apply to the Sustainability Community-Engaged Fellowship program
The summer 2021 Sustainability Community-Engaged Fellowship program seeks four AS&E undergraduate students for participation in a summer research project working with Lee Murray, an assistant professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Successful applicants will receive an eight-week full-time stipend of $3,900. Applications are due March 31.
Koru mindfulness workshop
Did you know that a daily mindfulness practice can help to decrease perceived stress, and improve quality of sleep, self-compassion, mood, and academic performance in both undergraduate and graduate students? Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation during the next Koru mindfulness four-week workshop beginning in early April. Participants will learn about and practice two new meditation techniques weekly, and bring more mindfulness and gratitude into their lives. Registration is required. This program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Wilmot Cancer Institute seminar: 'Lessons Learned from Little Haiti'
Erin Kobetz, vice provost for research and the associate director for Population Science and Cancer Disparity at University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, presents “From Trench to Bench: Lessons Learned from Little Haiti.” The lecture takes place today, Friday, March 26, at noon EST via Zoom. The event passcode is 485854.
Join multimedia artist G. Peter Jemison, the historic site manager for Ganondagan State Historic Site, for a virtual lecture hosted by the Memorial Art Gallery on Sunday, March 28, at 2 p.m. EDT. Register here to attend.
Sick of success stories? Come hear about colossal mistakes, failures, embarrassments, and rejections from professors, students, and community members at this online edition of “Screw Up Nights” being held Wednesday, March 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. EDT. On-campus attendees can pick up a party pack in iZone before the event. Learn more and register to attend.
Webinar on advanced certificate programs in the Department of Public Health Sciences
This webinar takes place Friday, April 2, at noon EDT and will highlight key elements of each certificate and discuss program requirements and the application process. Register in advance, even if you cannot attend, by completing this registration form. A link to a recording of the webinar will be sent to all registrants, regardless of attendance, after the event. Email Annie Majoka with questions.
Upstate New York Statistics Conference goes virtual
Attend the 9th Annual Conference of the Upstate New York Chapters of the American Statistical Association, taking place virtually from April 23–24, 2021. This year’s theme, “Statistics Serving Social Justice,” will explore how statistics can help to serve social justice in terms of new methodology, data applications, and educating future critical-thinkers. Find more details, links, and information on abstract submission and student data competition here. The deadline for abstract submissions is April 9.
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