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A 19th century Canadian immigrant, groundbreaking beauty shop entrepreneur Martha Matilda Harper dreamed of a better life—and created one for herself and scores of women from poor backgrounds.
Like all organizations in the 21st century, Rochester’s universities are evolving and innovating their “product.” More students today want the freedom to explore ideas and pursue degrees outside the confines of traditional classes.
UR graduate student Jesse Wang’s prototype of a virtual assistant for physicians, called the Digital Scribe, recently won the Audience Choice Award at the American College of Physicians’ Innovation Challenge.
Teaching entrepreneurship lays the foundation for developing critical skills related to the creativity, persuasion and persistence one needs for success.
Returning for its 12th year, the annual festival has become a major showcase for creativity, innovation and problem-solving involving science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.
Led by Sujatha Ramanujan, Luminate has the potential to further Rochester’s position at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies related to the manipulation of photons. If successful, it could silence skeptics who view the program as a passing fancy or believe the optics industry in Rochester is yesterday’s news.
Entrepreneur Martin Babinec offered advice as the Spring Lecture speaker at the University of Rochester’s Ain Center for Entrepreneurship. His tips don’t include having a big idea but underscore the need to learn, give and deliver.
Entrepreneurial journeys can inspire other business owners, creating a community that celebrates innovation. Listen to a conversation with two agricultural entrepreneurs Michele Liddle and Zach Sarkis.
Kodak engineer Steven Sasson’s invention of digital photography and its aftermath still have many lessons for Rochester today. As Sasson says in an audio interview with the Beacon, nothing is forever, big changes are inevitable—and seemingly minor projects may someday become the basis for giant new industries.
Rochester has a number of nonprofit business incubators designed to assist fledgling firms. Now, two for-profit businesses—Innovative Solutions and Envative—are getting into the game.