University secures federal funding to enable advanced quantum research
As a direct result of Congressional support, the University is receiving funds to obtain and install a new advanced multipurpose transmission electron microscope as part of the fiscal year 2024 appropriations bill. The new instrument will replace the University’s current instrument, which is beyond its expected lifetime, and enhance the ability of researchers in the Greater Rochester area and beyond to conduct advanced quantum research.
Stephen Dewhurst, vice president for research, recognized Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Joseph Morelle for their ongoing support and the new funding. “It will support our current projects while attracting top talent to the University, enhancing our collaborations with industry, and contributing to the region’s economic growth,” Dewhurst says.
In today’s issue:
Registration ends this week for employee mindfulness programs
Friday is Match Day for fourth-year medical students
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, March 21, for Thomas Gunter, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, who died on February 17. Gunter joined the University faculty in 1970.
Register today for mindfulness-based stress-reduction programs
Explore the benefits of living in the present, which can help to manage pain, reduce stress, and heighten thankfulness. Choose from two upcoming in-person Well-U programs:
Weekly sessions beginning Monday, March 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. Includes a day-long silent retreat on Saturday, April 27. Registration deadline is today, March 14.
Faculty members are urged to complete an online survey about their research collaborations. This biennial survey takes 10 minutes or less and will help the Clinical and Translational Science Institute focus efforts to foster collaborative science and support emerging investigators and networks. Participants can request their results by contacting the Research Help Desk. The date to submit your survey has been extended to Monday, March 25.
The annual Match Day, where fourth-year medical students learn where they are heading for residency, is Friday, March 15, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The celebration will be held in person in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), Medical Center, and virtually using this link. Send students well-wishes on social media; use the hashtag #URochesterMatch and tag @URochester_SMD on X and Instagram. Messages may be displayed during the event.
As part of an interdisciplinary event for undergraduates, Kevin Schnepel, an associate professor of economics at Simon Fraser University, will talk about the link between early-life exposure to lead and higher rates of violent crimes. The lecture takes place on Tuesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. in Goergen Hall, Room 101.
“Total Eclipse” with ROC Paint Sip on Monday, April 8, at 10 a.m. Participants will paint a portion of a larger canvas, piecing together the story of the community during this once-in-a-lifetime event.
“Soleil Soiree” eclipse viewing party on Monday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m: It’s a total eclipse and some art at MAG! Watch the eclipse, purchase a ticket to enjoy the museum, and find eclipse swag at the Store @ MAG.
“Eclipse of the Art” workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7. This workshop is happening four times over the weekend. Make sure that you have the correct date and time selected when registering. The cost to attend is $40 and includes museum admission.
Register for Strong Recovery Service’s Joseph Ryan Conference
The Department of Psychiatry Strong Recovery Service’s 12th Joseph Ryan Conference, “Putting the Clinician First: The Impact of Compassion Fatigue and the Benefits of Intentional Self Care,” takes place Friday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at Collegetown. This event is open to all professionals working in the mental health and substance use disorder fields. Learn more here. To register, contact Stacey Ciotti.
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