July 24, 2023

Prospective students and other individuals interested in our research labs can now take a virtual tour on the Hajim website.

Dear Members of the Hajim School Community,

I am excited to share a new initiative led by Associate Dean Paul Funkenbusch that will highlight some of our state-of-the-art teaching labs.

Paul realized that at times prospective student tours are happening when no one is working in the labs. He wanted to make sure that all potential students have an opportunity to see and learn about the labs in the areas of study in which they are interested.

So, in collaboration with our facilities team, University Communications, and the AS&E web team, Paul organized a “virtual tour” of the labs. A selected set of labs from each program will have a sign with a QR code visitors can scan that directs them to a page on the Hajim website where they can watch a short video and learn more about the lab. You can check out the ones that have been published here.

Thank you, Paul, for leading this innovative project!

TRAILBLAZING ALUMNA TO LEAD NEW IIT CAMPUS

Congratulations to Hajim School alumna Preeti Aghalayam ’96 MS (chemical engineering), who is set to become the first woman to serve as director of an Indian Institute of Technology campus. Aghalayam will lead a new campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

The new campus is an extension of IIT Madras, where Dr. Aghalayam received her bachelor of technology degree. Scheduled to open later this year, it will become IIT’s first international campus.

We are proud of Dr. Aghalayam for her leadership and trailblazing work. Read more about her appointment in multiple outlets, including DNA India. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S BRAVO CHIP WINNERS! 

As many of you know, the Hajim Bravo Chip recognizes exemplary work done by staff members to help the Hajim School operate as a model of excellence for the University of Rochester and other institutions. The faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the Hajim School appreciate these significant contributions to further the standing of the school.

We are so grateful for this year’s winners and their positive contributions to our Hajim School community. You can find the list of this year’s winners here.

If you’re interested in recognizing someone for their great work and nominating them for a Bravo Chip, use our online nomination form.  Thank you to all the staff who work so hard to support the Hajim School!

Have a great week!

Your dean,

Wendi Heinzelman