Dear members of the Hajim School community,
The Department of Sound Arts and Engineering will induct three towering figures in the history of music technology into the inaugural class of the Synth Visionaries Gallery. John Chowning, Bob Moog, and Tom Oberheim will be recognized during a special induction ceremony at the URochester at 1:30 on Thursday, September 17 taking place at the Computer Studies Building (CSB), Room 616 and streamed live on Zoom for those unable to attend in person.
The Synth Visionaries Gallery is housed within the Department of Sound Arts and Engineering’s synthesizer lab — a collection of more than 70 instruments, some designed by URochester graduates themselves. The lab functions as a living museum of sound synthesis, where students can explore and engage directly with the technology while learning the history of electronic instruments and the contributions of the pioneers who shaped the field. The Synth Visionaries Gallery extends that mission, offering a permanent, public recognition of the inventors, engineers, and musicians whose work built the foundation of electronic music.
Learn about how these individuals have transformed music technology and audio engineering at the Sound Arts and Engineering website.
EDGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM INFO SESSION
Hajim School students are invited to participate in the EDGE Consortium Scholars Program, which connects students with the semiconductor industry through fabrication facility visits, mentorship, workshops with industry partners, and a network of peers at partner institutions including Berkeley, Brown, Dartmouth, and the University of Washington. Several informational sessions will be held to share more details and answer your questions about the program. Attendance doesn’t commit you to anything but is a chance to learn more about what being an EDGE scholar entails.
Interested Hajim students can register to attend one of the following information sessions:
MICRON EARLY-TALENT CAREER HUDDLES WEBINAR SERIES
And here is another opportunity to learn more about the semiconductor industry! Hajim School students are invited by Micron to participate in their ETCH (Early-Talent Career Huddles) webinar series. ETCH is designed to help students build industry knowledge, connect with professionals, and explore career opportunities in the semiconductor industry.
Micron’s second ETCH session of the semester is focused on professional development and career readiness. Students will gain practical advice from recruiters and professionals on how to stand out during the application and interview process. The event takes place at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 18. Register by Thursday to attend.
EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER
Join Engineers Without Borders for an exciting info session with Alexandria King, Senior Principal Engineer at Hazen and Sawyer, an environmental engineering firm. Explore diverse career paths in the water industry—consulting, sales, and public sector roles—and learn how innovative solutions address critical environmental challenges. The event takes place from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23 in Douglass Hall Room 401.
Alex will share real-world case studies, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how to improve water systems and enhance sustainability. Bring your questions for a Q&A session and gain insights into building a meaningful career in the water industry.
Register in Handshake.
EMPLOYER ROAD TRIP: AMAZON ROC5
Photo: Mike Zale, Ogden Town Supervisor
Curious about the operations behind an Amazon warehouse? Join the Greene Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, September 25 for an exclusive site visit to Amazon ROC5, a 208,000-square-foot sortation center in Rochester to see how Amazon turns a simple click into a package delivered to your doorstep.
Gain insights into the intricate systems connecting people, products, and places, and discover the challenges Amazon tackles daily with innovative solutions. The experience includes a guided tour of the facility, a presentation, and a Q&A session with an Amazon recruiter. Learn about the Area Manager role and explore exciting career opportunities with one of the world’s leading companies.
Transportation will be provided. Register in Handshake.
REIMAGINING PEER REVIEW MINI-SYMPOSIUM
The Office of Research Integrity, Stewardship and Ethics (ORISE) will host a mini-symposium to offer insight into the latest trends affecting the peer review process and to hear from and interact with researchers, editors, publishers, and academic administrators experienced in peer review and research assessment. The event will feature a discussion on the future of peer review and takes place on Sep 25, 2026, 1-4 PM, at the School of Medicine & Dentistry, Lower Adolph Auditorium 1-7619.
The event will include two expert panels: “Peer Review in the AI Era,” exploring the impact of AI on editorial decision-making and publication quality, and “Research Accountability as a Collective Endeavor,” examining how institutions, publishers, and researchers are working together to strengthen the scholarly record. Whether you’re a researcher, journal editor, administrator, or graduate or undergraduate student, this is a unique opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping scholarly publishing today. This event is sponsored by University Libraries and organized in collaboration with ORISE and Springer Nature.
Registration is free but required. Coffee and snacks will be available.
HAJIM RESEARCHERS AWARDED DEL MONTE PILOT AWARDS
Have you ever thought about all the neural activity that must coordinate for you to pick up your cup of coffee? What would happen if we could more precisely identify vestibular disorders that cause vertigo? How does your brain coordinate movement from one neuron to another to facilitate learning and memory?
These are some of the questions Hajim School researchers will help investigate thanks to new pilot awards from the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience. 2026 pilot award recipients from the Hajim School include Professor Ed Brown from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Associate Professor Jaime Cardenas from the Institute of Optics, and Assistant Professor of Research Choongheon Lee from the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Read more about their projects at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience website.
Have a great week!
Your dean,
Wendi Heinzelman
