March 12, 2018

Dear members of the Hajim School community,

Richard Feldman, who officially became our president on March 1, is doing his utmost to encourage a strong sense of community, dialogue, and collaboration across our University. Please check in from time to time to the Cultivating a Culture of Respect website and to President Feldman’s own messages for updates.

Please join me in congratulating Gilbert “Rip” Collins, professor of mechanical engineering and of physics and director of our high energy density physics program, who has been appointed associate director for science, technology, and academics at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. As part of his duties, Rip will serve as the interface between LLE and the River Campus on exciting new initiatives, including developing one-of-its kind training for graduate students in high energy density science and expanded opportunities for our faculty and students to collaborate with researchers at LLE.

Congratulations as well to:

Javon Walker ’19 of electrical and computer engineering, who has won a Rochester Engineering Society scholarship for $1,500.
Richard E. Rice ’65, a mechanical and aerospace engineering alumnus and member of our Visiting Committee, who is a recipient of a 2017 Engineer of Distinction award from the Rochester Engineering Society. Richard is director of project management for M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, PC.
Ian Walmsley, former faculty member and acting director of our Institute for Optics, who has been appointed provost of Imperial College, London.

The Toys for All Tots project is hosting an event to help families of special needs children learn how to adapt battery operated toys so their children can use them. Families are asked to bring their child’s favorite toy that has a simple on/off activation, along with a switch if they have one, to Flaum Atrium at the Medical Center from 1 to 4 p.m., March 25. Tools, wires, and equipment will be provided, along with simple activation switches for families that don’t have one. Seating is limited; contact Lorna Patanella to make a reservation. For more information, visit the Toys for All Tots website.

If you would like to learn more about integrated photonics and why it’s important to Rochester, here’s your chance: Jaime Cardenas, assistant professor of optics, will speak to the Society for Imaging Science and Technology on “Integrated Photonics: Packaging and the Rochester Community” at 6 p.m. March 21 in Room 1275, Carlson Center for Imaging Science at RIT. Jaime will discuss what integrated photonics is and how it is done on a chip, current challenges and research towards high volume fiber to chip packaging, and an overview of the newly established Institute for Photonics and how the Rochester community fits in it.

Registration is now open for this year’s Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences (CEIS) Technology Showcase, which will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m., April 12, at DoubleTree, 1111 Jefferson Road. This is a great opportunity for faculty and researchers in optics, imaging and photonics, energy and materials, and biomedical technology to share their work with industry professionals.

The Graduate Studies Office is hosting an Engineering Masters Open House from 1 to 5 p.m. April 6 in Munnerlyn Atrium at Goergen Hall. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about our masters programs in alternative energy, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, Center for Medical Technology and Innovation, computer science, data science, electrical and computer engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, optics, and Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM). The open house will include workshops on financial aid and career services, an informational fair, and campus tours. Click here to RSVP and to receive additional information about the event and parking. Contact Gretchen Briscoe with questions.

Have a great Spring Break!

Your dean,
Wendi Heinzelman