GUEST OPINION
Why safe learning environments are crucial
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A recent survey conducted by the Rochester Education Fellowship highlights the importance of social and emotional support for students, as well as career-linked education programs.
Technology & Innovation
New funding secured for UR Laser Lab
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The $83 million included in the omnibus spending package will support some 900 jobs for scientists, engineers, technicians and staff.
Community
Programs tackle structural racism
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While different in scope, two new initiatives—one across multiple cities and one centered in Rochester—have a similar focus.
Economy & Business
RIT, Simcona partner on robot field experiments
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The research team’s work focuses on advanced avoidance and communication strategies for multiple robots and humans in the warehouse environment.
Culture
The Jazz Festival is back
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Sidelined for two summers by the pandemic, the Rochester International Jazz Festival will return this year—and a full slate of big shows will be free.
Environment
Answers in the ice
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Research teams in the United States and Canada recently participated in the unprecedented Winter Grab, an effort to preserve the Great Lakes.
Economy & Business
Coworking spaces offer room for collaboration
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With the help of the Metro Collective, a new digital platform, businesses across shared workspaces in Upstate New York connect to brainstorm ideas and establish a sense of community.
Culture
Expanding the creative economy
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Rochester Area Community Foundation received state funds to distribute arts grants in the region. A portion of those dollars will go toward a comprehensive study of the creative economy outside New York City.
Community
Sister Cities of Rochester responds to war in Ukraine
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The community continues decades-long relationship with people of Novgorod, Russia, and Irondequoit residents send support to partners in Poltava, Ukraine.
Culture
Love, lost love and brain surgery
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Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is known to take audiences on emotional journeys through her music. She plays at the Little next week.