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October 19, 2018 | 03:17 pm

Data Science Consortium gives member companies a data edge

Since its inception in 2017, the consortium has expanded the number of member companies and created a pool of skilled data science students to assist companies on short notice.

topics: data science, economic development, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Rochester Data Science Consortium, Walt Johnson,
Science & Technology
October 18, 2018 | 11:48 am

Collaborative ‘back and forth’ drives progress on freeform optics

With a second five years of funding from the National Science Foundation, the Center for Freeform Optics is a collaboration working to develop devices that are lighter, more compact, and more effective than ever before.

topics: Center for Freeform Optics, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Materials Science Program, URnano,
Science & Technology
October 18, 2018 | 09:51 am

Peering into what goes awry in schizophrenia

What cognitive processes contribute to how we function in a social world, and where do those processes break down? David Dodell-Feder—a new assistant professor of psychology—brings brain imaging, neuroscience, and even music and literature to bear in his research on the science of social connection.

topics: David Dodell-Feder, Department of Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
October 16, 2018 | 01:57 pm

Physicist wins award to support ‘re-entry’ of women scientists

It is an issue for women in all academic fields, but especially in STEM fields. After two difficult pregnancies interrupted her career studying quantum optics, a fellowship is helping Asma Al-Qasimi get back to the lab.

topics: Asma Al-Qasimi, awards, Department of Physics and Astronomy, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
October 12, 2018 | 11:59 am

Short and sweet: research told briefly and to the point takes the prize

Competitions are helping early career scientists hone their ability to communicate their research in short, compelling, and easily understood presentations.

topics: Ahmed Ghazi, awards, Falling Walls, Ian Cero, Melissa Sturge-Apple, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Steadman Family Postdoctoral Award in Interdisciplinary Research, suicide, surgery,
Science & Technology
October 10, 2018 | 01:14 pm

Center of Excellence funds local businesses improving health care

Four grants from the Center of Excellence (CoE) in Data Science are helping companies translate the cutting-edge science of University researchers into improved health care, while also benefiting the region’s economy.

topics: Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Ophthalmology, Flaum Eye Institute, Geunyoung Yoon, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, James McGrath, Jannick Rolland, Medical Center, research funding, Steven Feldon, Technology Transfer, URnano,
Science & Technology
October 9, 2018 | 03:53 pm

What is fusion, and why is it so difficult to create?

“All the stars, including the sun, are powered by fusion. We are here because of fusion. But fusion is really hard to create,” says E. Michael Campbell, director of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

topics: events, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Michael Campbell, nuclear fusion,
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