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Taking a Look at Optics

We asked three alumni who graduated in different generations to provide their perspectives on optics, education, and the future....

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Tribute: Jay Last ’51

Considered one of the fathers of Silicon Valley, Jay Last ’51, ’11 (Honorary) had an extraordinary career in science, technology,...

Driven to Succeed

I arrive at the University of Rochester campus in the fall of 1954 alone with just a black leather jacket...