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The university will establish and lead the Army STEM Education Consortium, playing a central role in developing and expanding the nation’s STEM talent pipeline to achieve national security priorities.
The funding, administered by the state Office of Mental Health, is intended to increase access to treatment services.
After eight years at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, Hillary Olson is leaving for a position in Delaware.
MindTrace, a startup with roots in University of Rochester research, has developed technology that maps and measures neurocognitive function, helping to protect brain processes at risk in brain surgery.
With Robert Mayo M.D.’s retirement tomorrow as Rochester Regional Health’s chief medical officer, nephrologist Leslie Wong M.D. will become the system’s chief clinical officer.
The nearly $18 million Bull’s Head Street Improvements Project aims to enhance safety, connection and economic vibrancy in one of the oldest neighborhoods in southwest Rochester.
The city will use the funding to replace lead service lines and begin improvements to the Hemlock water filtration plant.
After a recent NSF site visit, a University of Rochester-led coalition is nearing a decision that could bring up to $160 million to boost the region’s optics, photonics, imaging and laser sectors.
Statewide, the university system generates $35.5 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 160,000 jobs, according to the the Rockefeller Institute of Government.
Maureen Finney will succeed Beth Paul, who steps down in June.