A revolutionary map of the fly brain could transform neuroscience
A team of researchers including Gabriella Sterne, an assistant professor of biomedical genetics and neuroscience, has developed a new resource—the FlyWire Connectome—that maps every neuron and synaptic connection in the central brain of the fruit fly. Totaling over 130,000 neurons and 30 million synaptic connections, this tool will expedite inquiry into how the brain works and expand the questions that can be asked.
In today’s issue:
An iGEM information session for undergraduate students
Details on the Lorri L. Jean and Darrel Cummings LGBTQ Leadership Lecture
“We would expect to find differences in antibody levels in different countries, due to different diseases circulating among areas of the world, but this is one of the first times that there’s been a head-to-head comparison for dozens of pathogens across several continents,” says lead author Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, a professor of pediatrics, of medicine, and of microbiology and immunology.
The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, in partnership with University Student Life, will be giving away free shirts to celebrate National Coming Out Day. Undergraduate and graduate students can get their shirts at one of the following times and locations. Shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Monday, October 7, Lowry Hall, Eastman School, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 8, Helen Wood Hall vestibule, noon to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9, Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open scholarship awards for PhD students
The new Open Scholarship Award recognizes PhD students at the University who promote open and reproducible scientific practices. All Rochester PhD students are eligible to apply, with the chance to win cash prizes. The award— which celebrates efforts in advancing transparency, collaboration, and integrity in research—is a new collaboration between Open Scholarship Community Rochester and University Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Find more information here and attend a Zoom session on Friday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Rochester iGEM information session
A diverse team of motivated undergraduate students will spend the summer of 2025 designing and building their own engineered biological system with the University’s International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) team. iGEM is multidisciplinary, highly collaborative, and student-managed. Students from any program are welcome to join. Participation in the project is worth eight credits, which can be used to fulfill elective requirements. Students in most biology tracks can use iGEM to replace their upper-level lab course, as well as a diversification course. iGEM team members must be enrolled in fall 2025.
Learn more at an informational session on Friday, October 18, at 12:30 p.m. in Goergen Hall, Room 108. Email Anne S. Meyer for more information. Applications for the team are due by October 27.
Equity-focused Dissemination and Implementation Science webinars
Register now for one or all the Equity-Focused Dissemination and Implementation Science (EQ-DI) webinars from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. All meetings are from 4 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5: Use of Dissemination and Implementation Tools to Inform Behavior Change, Adapt Interventions, and Measure Research Outcomes
Tuesday, November 19: Rapid Qualitative Analysis in Implementation Research. Note that this session was originally scheduled for October 29.
Department of Medicine pilot awards in research and education
The Department of Medicine is accepting submissions for pilot awards in research and education. The program will support all forms of research (basic, clinical, and translational) and innovative educational scholarship proposals. A total of 3 to 5 awards will be funded, at $20,000–$40,000 each, for a one-year project. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Initial abstracts of proposals are due by Monday, November 4.
Well-U for a better you
Wellness can come in many forms—virtual exercise classes, discussions with a dietitian, support for stress, friendly competitions, and even a mindfulness glitter jar. These are some options available to you as a Rochester employee through Well-U. Look up your eligibility, find more information, and sign up for one of Well-U’s upcoming events.
The All-Campus Judicial Council is sponsoring Club Rochester today, October 4, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Feldman Ballroom as part of its “Know UR Rights” campaign. Meet, network, and ask questions of representatives from departments across campus who want you to know the rights and resources available to you. Food and drinks will be available.
October 7 listening circles
In recognition of the significance of October 7, 2023, the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Restorative Practices Team is offering three one-hour virtual listening circles on Monday, October 7, at 8 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. All are welcome. Join via Zoom.
Get ‘Comfy for a Cause’ through October 14
Do good and feel good when you purchase a University crewneck, hoodie, quarter-zip, or blanket. Get comfy and contribute to a great cause:
Purchases through the River Campus support the Student Emergency Fund, helping with unforeseen medical expenses, emergency flights home, clothing, and more.
Purchases through the Eastman School of Music support the Musical Assistance Fund, supplementing instrument repairs, audio recording fees, and more.
Purchases through the School of Medicine and Dentistry support its General Scholarship Fund, removing financial barriers for the school’s students.
Purchases through the School of Nursing support the school’s Alumni Scholarship Fund and future health care workers.
LGBTQ leadership lecture and dinner
Maria Sjödin, an LGBTQ activist and executive director of Outright International, gives the next Lorri L. Jean and Darrel Cummings LGBTQ Leadership Lecture, hosted by the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center. Sjödin launched groundbreaking initiatives, such as Outright’s COVID-19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund, and pioneered engagement with international businesses. Dinner will be provided by Livie’s Jamaican. The free event is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, in the Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. Register here by October 7.
‘All Things Dead’ DeTOUR at MAG
Join the Memorial Art Gallery for the “All Things Dead DeTOUR” with Alexander Smith, an archaeologist and professor of anthropology at SUNY Brockport, and Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer, historian of the Western Monroe Historical Society at the Morgan-Manning House, on Thursday, October 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. Your guides will dig up all the fun facts about dead objects in the museum’s collection. Learn more and find tickets here.
Workshop proposals for spring Medallion Leadership program
The Medallion Program welcomes University staff, alumni, parents, families, and faculty to support student leadership development by submitting a workshop or program proposal by November 1. The Medallion Program is the University’s undergraduate cocurricular leadership program. The self-paced program is built around the College’s Leadership Competency, the Social Change Model of Leadership, and the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Student Leadership Domains. Email medallion@rochester.edu with questions.
Gabriela Rojas Bowe ’26, Mara Criollo-Rivera ’25, and Alexandra Lajo Leonardi ’25 were chosen to attend an event and panel discussion at the White House with senior administration officials in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
“We all share a strong passion for uplifting Latino voices, especially in spaces where representation has historically been limited,” says Mara. “It was a celebration of our community’s contributions toward building a more positive and inclusive future.”
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