Precious Sense, an exhibit of works by Canadian artist Sandra Brewster, is on display until February 19 at the Hartnett Gallery in Wilson Commons. Learn more about the exhibit, part of the yearlong Sawyer Seminar series on migration, below in the Social Media Spotlight.
Also in today’s issue:
Biomedical engineering students are working with medical technology company ApiJect Systems Corp. on their senior design project
Attend a Science and Sustainability seminar on the City of Rochester’s sustainability initiatives
The University of Rochester Libraries has a slate of events scheduled for Love Data Month
A reminder on face masks: they must be worn properly, covering the nose and mouth, indoors on the University’s campuses and properties. Visit the face mask FAQ page for full information on what kinds of masks are acceptable.
ApiJect gives students a chance to address a global health care challenge
PAWS for Stress Relief will take place each month on the River Campus and at the Eastman School of Music. The Health Promotion Office will also provide educational information, news about upcoming events, and stress-relief giveaways such as lavender sachets or stress balls. The next sessions are:
Today, February 7, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons
Thursday, February 24, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Eastman Student Living Center
Tripods NSF REU, STEM for All summer 2022 programs
Making summer plans? Learn and research neural networks, the computational framework that imitates the human brain, through the Tripods National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates and STEM for All summer 2022 programs taking place July 18 through August 12. Tripods program participants will receive a $1,600 stipend for completion of the program. The programs are open to current undergraduates at Rochester, Cornell University, and institutions in the Rochester area. Apply by Monday, February 21.
As an employee of the University, you can get expert guidance from registered dietitians, exercise specialists, registered nurses, and lifestyle coaches for a variety of goals including stress reduction, weight loss, and diabetes management. Find opportunities through Well-U, your employee wellness program.
University experts lead panel discussion after film screening
Join Catherine Cerulli, a professor of psychiatry and director of the Laboratory of Interpersonal Violence and Victimization, and Diane Morse, an associate professor of psychiatry and of medicine, for a panel discussion today, February 7. The panel includes local experts and will follow a screening of the film Apart at the Little Theatre beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST. Learn more here.
Webinar on influence of George Engel, John Romano
The Department of Psychiatry will host a conversation about George Engel, who developed the biopsychosocial model for patient care with John Romano, the first chair of Rochester’s Department of Psychiatry. Register to attend the virtual event taking place Tuesday, February 8, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. EST. To view the full webinar series and other 75th anniversary activities, visit the Department of Psychiatry anniversary website.
Science and Sustainability seminar on the City of Rochester’s sustainability initiatives
Erik Frisch, deputy commissioner of neighborhood and business development, and Shalini Beath, energy and sustainability analyst, will provide an inside view of the City of Rochester’s sustainability efforts. The virtual seminar takes place Wednesday, February 9, from 3:25 to 4:40 p.m. EST. This seminar series is cosponsored by the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department and the Environmental Sustainability University Committee for Interdisciplinary Studies.
Webinar on promoting healthy and positive parenting
Join the TRANSFORM Research Center for an upcoming webinar, “Support Over Silence,” on Thursday, February 10, from noon to 1 p.m. EST. Nancy Weaver, a professor of behavioral science at Saint Louis University, will discuss how to apply communication sciences, analytics, and public health principles to promote healthy and positive parenting to reduce the prevalence of childhood abuse and neglect. She will discuss Support Over Silence for KIDS, which teaches bystanders the skills for responding to struggles between caregivers and children in public. Register for the live event or sign up to receive the presentation in your inbox.
Get ready for Valentine’s Day in the metaverse
Build a virtual teddy bear during a Studio X workshop. On Thursday, February 10, from 6 to 7 p.m., you can learn how to create a low-polygon model using the free 3D-modeling software Blender. This Blender 101 session will help you navigate the software’s workspace, tools, and hotkeys through a focus on asset creation. Register to attend.
Love Data Month
Some university libraries celebrate Love Data Week (February 14–18), but the University of Rochester Libraries has scheduled events throughout the month to appreciate data and use and manage it better.
Thursday, February 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. EST: Learn more about metadata basics with Maggie Dull, director of metadata strategies for River Campus Libraries at an introduction to metadata.
Tuesday, February 15, from noon to 1 p.m. EST: Share your protocols better by attending a workshop with Lenny Teytelman, CEO and cofounder of protocols.io
Friday, February 18, from 3 to 4 p.m. EST: Learn tips and tricks for data management planning (DMP) in this session that introduces the DMP tool
Tuesday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to noon EST: Learn how to clean messy data with OpenRefine in this hands-on, virtual session.
Friday, February 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. EST: Attend a workshop, share tips, and find answers to questions on using Tableau Public.
Monday, February 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. EST: Miner Libraries has organized a panel discussion on data science in healthcare with Rochester alumni and local leaders in the field.
Precious Sense, an exhibit of works by Canadian artist Sandra Brewster, is on display until February 19 at the Hartnett Gallery in Wilson Commons. Gallery hours are Wednesdays–Saturdays, noon–7 p.m. (masks required). Brewster’s gestural portraits are made with photography-based gel transfers that function as a metaphor for movement from one place to another, alluding to the migration of the artist’s parents and their peers who left Guyana for Toronto in the late 1960s. The exhibit is part of the yearlong Sawyer Seminar’s events regarding migration. Find a brief video preview on the University’s Instagram.
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