A new artificial intelligence-based technique for measuring fluid flow around the brain’s blood vessels could have big implications for developing treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The multidisciplinary research team of mechanical engineers, neuroscientists, and computer scientists was led by Douglas Kelley, an associate professor of mechanical engineering and a staff scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
In today’s issue:
A webinar on digital tools from TIAA
Employee tuition benefits and merit-based scholarships for part-time programs at Simon Business School
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, June 27, for Vanisie Barfield, a driver for the Clinical Labs Courier Services Department, who died on May 24. Barfield joined the University staff in 1994.
Mariah Steele, an assistant professor in the Program of Dance and Movement, says of Martha Graham that many students are “still following in her footsteps, but I think that a lot of people don’t realize that anymore because of the lost history.” While interdisciplinary cultural or gender studies projects that involve dance are thriving, dance history, in and of itself, is struggling, says Steele, an assessment echoed by professors in other college dance programs.
Learn more about TIAA’s commitment to the digital age, and how they are leveraging the latest technologies in their online and mobile tools to help you save time and achieve financial success while you’re on the go. Join them for the webinar, “At Your Fingertips: Manage Your Money from Wherever You Are,” on Wednesday, June 21, at noon to review all your options. Register now to save your spot.
Employees eligible for merit-based scholarships to Simon’s part-time programs
University employees can use their tuition benefits toward one of Simon Business School’s part-time business degrees: Executive MBA, Professional MBA, MS in medical management, and online MS in business analytics. In addition to tuition benefits, employees are also eligible for merit-based scholarship consideration, which can help offset the remaining tuition costs after tuition benefits are applied. The next application deadline is June 15—it’s free to apply, you’ll receive your decision by July 30. A GMAT or GRE score is not required. Reach out to admissions@simon.rochester.edu with questions.
Do you need help with cleaning your home or getting yardwork done? Eligible employees can use their free premium Care.com membership to search for a house cleaner or post a job for household help for tasks from window washing to gardening. Visit the Family Care web page for eligibility criteria and to enroll.
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