In what they deem a “wildly theoretical” paper, Rochester researchers including Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Peter Miklavčič, a PhD candidate in mechanical engineering, imagine covering an asteroid in a flexible, mesh bag made of ultralight and high-strength carbon nanofibers as the key to creating human cities in space.
In today’s issue:
A new research project examines digital interventions for teen suicide prevention
Attend today’s data science research talk on improving clinical assessment during pregnancy using imaging analysis
There’s still time to try a free trial membership at the UR Fitness Center
Research examines digital interventions for teen suicide prevention
Funded by the National Institutes of Health, a new research project from Arielle Sheftall, an associate professor of psychiatry, is using digital approaches that include a peer-to-peer support app and at-home nerve stimulation as methods of early intervention with high-risk teenagers.
The Writing Fellows will be available to help AS&E students from Sunday, December 11, at 4 p.m. through Monday, December 12, at 3 a.m. The fellows will tutor papers—from any discipline and at any stage in the writing process—while you refuel with pizza and snacks. Join the session in the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program main office, Rush Rhees Library, Room G-122.
Writing retreat for AS&E graduate students
The Graduate Writing Project is hosting a free three-day virtual writing retreat December 15–17, from noon to 4 p.m. EST each day. Writing retreats are designed for AS&E graduate students who are working on graduate-level writing such as dissertations, theses, proposals, and publications. The structured writing experience offers guidance, accountability, and community as well as the option to work one-on-one with a writing consultant. Register online and email Liz Tinelli with questions.
Seasonal employee discounts are available through LifeMart by Care.com, part of the free Care.com premium membership. Eligible employees have access to a number of regular and seasonal discounts, including travel deals, electronics, and gift cards. This benefit is part of the current offerings available to employees including RARES and YOUR Benefits Extras.
Join students and physicians in painting wood ribbons for lung cancer awareness on Saturday, December 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. in LeChase Assembly Room (G-9576), School of Medicine and Dentistry. Hear from former NFL player and lung cancer advocate Chris Draft.
School of Nursing offers 24-month pathway for accelerated nursing program
The School of Nursing is now accepting applications for a new 24-month option in the accelerated bachelor’s program for non-nurses. The program is designed for college graduates who have a previous bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a new career in nursing. The 24-month option allows students to continue working while enrolled in the six-semester program and, for interested University eligible employees, utilize tuition benefits. The deadline for the first cohort is January 2 for a summer 2023 program start.
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