Rochester researchers have secured National Science Foundation funding in collaboration with colleagues from ELI Beamlines in the Czech Republic to study the feasibility of coherent light sources beyond X-rays. Led by Antonino Di Piazza, a professor of physics and a distinguished scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, the researchers aim to understand how to produce coherent gamma rays and use these new radiation sources for research and applications to create antimatter, study nuclear processes, and image dense objects or materials, such as scanning shipping containers.
In today’s issue:
Training on navigating difficult conversations for faculty who work with graduate students
The Department of Psychiatry’s Summer Brown Bag Series continues this week
Attend an “Ask Security Anything” session on data security
@Rochester will take a short break from July 29 to August 2, with no issues planned during that time. We’ll return to our regular weekday schedule on Monday, August 5.
The 2024 Biomedical Data Science Hackathon will take place online from August 12–17. The hackathon is open to all University undergrads, graduate students, and postdocs, and includes prizes for better-than-random predictions and cash prizes for first- and second-place winners. Participants are welcome to work individually or in teams of up to four people. All skill levels are welcome. To participate, register by 5 p.m. on August 5.
Training on navigating difficult conversations in graduate mentoring
The Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs team offers “Navigating Difficult Conversations in Graduate Mentoring” as training for Rochester faculty who work with graduate students, assisting with difficult conversations that are likely to surface while advising graduate students. In this session, Brigid Cahill, director of the University Counseling Center, will define difficult conversations, review and introduce skills, work through some brief case studies, and present resources for faculty advisors of graduate students.
Open to any graduate faculty member, training will be held Wednesday, August 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hylan Hall, Room 202. The confirmation email will contain more detailed directions to this building. Register here to attend. Email Liz.Daniele@rochester.edu with questions.
Retiree benefits webinar
The Office of Total Rewards will host a retiree benefits webinar on Wednesday, July 24, at noon on what it means to be eligible for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to you as a University retiree.
Movement and lifestyle strategies for osteoarthritis
Well-U can provide you with support from a personal nurse coach who can guide you in helpful body mechanics, core strengthening, and other factors that may affect your well-being while living with osteoarthritis. Enroll here for your first appointment with your condition management coach.
Thinking about a career in nursing? School of Nursing degree programs are designed to launch your nursing or health care career. Stop by Café 601 on Wednesday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to chat with an admissions representative and grab a free cup of coffee.
Department of Psychiatry Summer Brown Bag Series continues
The Department of Psychiatry’s 2024 Summer Brown Bag Series continues on Wednesday, July 24, at noon in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425) with “Building a Place of Our Own: Creating a Safe Space with the AANPHI Affinity Group.” CEU and CMEs are available. Register to attend in person or virtually.
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