June took the University of Rochester far afield to lush green spaces and back home again for the sounds of summer. Take a look at how we spent the month. Photos by J. Adam Fenster unless otherwise noted.
PRESERVE AND PROTECT: An aerial drone view of Hariga River and Hariga Village on Makira Island, Solomon Islands. Department of Biology Professor and Chair J. Albert Uy recently visited to meet with villagers and local officials as part of his efforts to assist with the creation of the nearby Yato Protected Area, a 12,000-hectare preserve of continuous tracts of primary forests and critical riverine ecosystems, essential for the preservation of plants and animals unique to Makira-Ulawa Province.
WINGING IT: A myzomela cardinalis, known locally as “kikito,” is pictured near Kirakira, the provincial capital of the Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. Using a combination of genetic and genomic approaches with field observations and experiments, biologist Uy explores the ecology and genomics of hybridization in this species.
SENSOR OVERLOAD: A photonic wafer with sensor chips used in microphysiological systems to simulate infection and treatment of human lungs and brains.
SCHOLARLY PURSUITS: Allison Lopatkin ’13, an assistant professor of chemical engineering, of biomedical engineering, and of microbiology and immunology, in her lab. Lopatkin is one of 22 scientists selected to join the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences this year. The funding will help Lopatkin’s lab explore how changes in bacterial metabolism contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. (University of Rochester photo / Matt Wittmeyer)
HISTORICAL GENEROSITY: Earlier this month it was announced that entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader B. Thomas “Tom” Golisano made a historic $50 million commitment, making it possible to build the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center. (University of Rochester photo / Matt Wittmeyer)
ALL (JAZZ) HANDS ON DECK: The University is partnering with the 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, which runs through June 29. The internationally renowned festival features numerous musicians from the Eastman School of Music community including current students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
THE TINIEST FANS: Attendees (and a pup) are pictured at the 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.
IN THE GROOVE: Bob Sneider, an associate professor of jazz studies and contemporary media at the Eastman School of Music, performs at the 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.
LEADING WITH PURPOSE: Lamar Riley Murphy Award winner Felicia Reed-Watt (center) poses with University President Sarah Mangelsdorf and Chief Human Resource Officer Kathleen Gallucci at the 2024 President’s Staff Awards presentation. The award recognizes a staff member for innovative and proactive leadership. (University of Rochester photo / Matt Wittmeyer)
