Grant supports the development of exemplary teacher leaders for urban schools

The Warner School of Education, in partnership with the School of Arts & Sciences, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program to strengthen science and math teaching and learning in high-need schools in Western New York.

First known map of night sky found hidden in medieval parchment

Scientific American, October 20

Hidden beneath Christian texts within a medieval parchment, scholars have discovered what seems to be part of the long-lost star catalog of the astronomer Hipparchus—believed to be the earliest known attempt to map the entire sky. In 2017, the pages were reanalyzed using state-of-the-art multispectral imaging. Researchers at the Early Manuscripts Electronic Library in Rolling Hills Estates, California, and from Rochester’s Lazarus Project took 42 photographs of each page in varying wavelengths of light and used computer algorithms to search for combinations of frequencies that enhanced the hidden text.

Study abroad returnee welcome back celebration

If you studied abroad for a semester, academic year, summer, or short-term experience, join the Center for Education Abroad for light refreshments at a welcome back celebration on Tuesday, October 25, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. RSVP here to connect with other students who’ve gone abroad, get information on re-entry, and learn about future opportunities.

Workday Expenses phase two rollout

The University is in the process of moving to an electronic system, the Workday Expenses module, for completing employee and student expense reports. This will replace the F2 Advance Airfare and F3/F34 Expense Report Excel forms currently used. Now that the pilot departments are set, the remaining University companies and cost centers are being separated to implement the functionality from November 2022 through March 2023. Visit the UR Financials expense management website for additional project information and how to prepare for your transition. Note: login is required to visit these sites.

Put the pedal to the metal for National Rideshare Month

Rent a HOPR bike and pedal your way around campus and beyond. The University partners with the City of Rochester to host five HOPR bike stations across the University so you can bike to that meeting or class, or ride to lunch instead of taking your car. The campus community has taken more than 7,000 rides since HOPR debuted at Rochester in August 2021. The blue HOPR bikes may be rented through a mobile app, which offers pay-as-you-go options, single-day, and monthly passes. For riders using pay-as-you-go, the cost is $1 to unlock a bike and 15 cents per minute of riding. Visit the FAQ for details. Want a biking partner? The University partners with 511NY to offer a ridesharing portal with a Bike Buddy matching tool.

Data science lecture on moving beyond scale-driven learning

The Goergen Institute for Data Science presents “Moving Beyond Scale-Driven Learning,” a research lecture with Hangfeng He, an assistant professor of computer science and of data science. The talk takes place today, October 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400, and via Zoom.

Lecture on green hydrogen and entrepreneurship

Jonah Erlebacher, a professor of materials science and of engineering at Johns Hopkins University, presents “Green Hydrogen and Entrepreneurship” on Monday, October 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall. Contact Milena Novy-Marx with questions.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month panel discussion

The Title IX Office of the Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion is hosting a Domestic Violence Awareness Month panel discussion on Tuesday, October 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoyt Auditorium. Local experts will aim to address issues of relationship violence, both dating and domestic, while increasing awareness of the resources offered by community partners. Local groups will provide information at tables in the Hoyt Auditorium Atrium starting at 6:30 p.m. You can also grab some SWAG before the panel discussion. Find more information and register.

Dance performance by Jane Comfort and Company

The Program of Dance and Movement presents Jane Comfort and Company’s Unvarnished America on Wednesday, October 26, at 8 p.m., at Sloan Performing Arts Center. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the company brings its live tour to Rochester for a retrospective of its seminal political works, along with documentary videos drawn from the company’s archives and created by award-winning filmmaker Alexandra Nikolchev. The show is free for all University students, $5 for non-University students, and $15 for all others.

Earn a master’s degree in optics almost completely remotely

Attend the Institute of Optics admissions information session and lab tour on Friday, November 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT to learn more about one-year, two-year, and HOME programs. Register to attend. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register but are not able to attend in person. Dinner will be provided.

Michelle Shayne, a professor of medicine, offers breast cancer survivors tips for reducing the risk of recurrence. Read more and access the full video on the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Facebook page.