Laboratory for Laser Energetics launches IFE-STAR ecosystem, workforce development initiatives
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics has been awarded a grant from the US Department of Energy’s Office of Fusion Energy Sciences to establish the Inertial Fusion Energy Science and Technology Accelerated Research ecosystem. The program will bring together academia, national laboratories, and the private sector to develop a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source, built on US leadership in inertial fusion.
In today’s issue:
Two faculty members are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
The Department of Psychiatry hosts a performance by the Black Storytelling League of Rochester
Eastman School of Music’s Faculty Artist Series spring schedule
Editors’ note: Look for the next issue of @Rochester on Tuesday, January 21, after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Two Rochester faculty members receive the nation’s highest honor for early-career investigators
Ehsan Hoque, a professor of computer science, and Petros Tzeferacos, an associate professor of physics and astronomy and a senior scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the US government for outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.
New Duo security enhancements coming
On Thursday, January 23, the University will enable several new Duo features. To take advantage of these features, check if you have the latest version of Duo Mobile through your mobile device app store (Apple App Store, Google Play Store, etc.). These enhancements include a new device verification, changes to make Duo callback more secure, a phone security checkup tool, and the ability to back up and restore your Duo settings on iOS and Android devices. Read more about these new features.
Auditions for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
The International Theatre Program will hold auditions for the musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 on Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25. Find more information, including an audition schedule, here. Open to all students on the River Campus and at the Eastman School of Music. Academic credits are available for participation.
Free STI testing on January 27
Sign up for free and confidential STI testing on January 27, provided by Trillium Health and the Health Promotion Office. Appointments are limited.
Future Faculty workshop on teaching statements
This workshop for graduate students and postdocs will discuss the purpose and attributes of an effective teaching philosophy, review examples of teaching goals and effective language, and break the process down into smaller, manageable steps to help you get started. Register to attend on January 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Residential Life student leader positions
Applications for the D’Lion and First-Year Fellow positions are open for the 2025–26 academic year. Consider becoming part of the student leadership team to help provide a positive residential life experience. Find more information here. Applications are due February 4.
Get expert support to quit or decrease your daily use of cigarettes, vapes, pouches, or cigars by enrolling in You Can Quit! Instead of spending money on nicotine products, you’ll make money through Well-U once you have completed the program. Save your spot.
The Eastman School of Music’s Faculty Artist Series for the spring 2025 semester kicks off on January 25. Find a schedule of performances here. Tickets for this series are $10 for the general public and free to University ID holders. Visit EastmanTheatre.org for more information.
Podcast provides expert tips for choosing your PhD thesis committee
A well-chosen thesis committee offers research expertise, mentorship, constructive feedback, and professional connections that extend beyond graduate school. In a recent episode of the School of Medicine and Dentistry’s The Next Step podcast, Cindi Lewis ’14M (PhD) and Vivek Nanda ’13M (PhD) share insights on assembling a committee that sets you up for success.
Henrietta Urgent Care now open
Henrietta Urgent Care, located at 1300 Jefferson Road, Suite 500, is now part of Strong Memorial Hospital. The new facility will allow UR Medicine to support a larger patient population, offering improved services such as walk-in x-ray.
Community-Based Participatory Research Day, cosponsored by the Center for Community Health and Prevention and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, brought together over 80 researchers and community representatives for presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities to educate and equip them for collaboration. Read more about the event.
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