HWS opens second solar farm, marks step toward climate neutrality
Hobart and William Smith Colleges have opened the second of two local solar farms that together are generating up to 5 megawatts of electricity. This represents one of the largest […]
Finger Lakes Region
Finger Lakes projects to receive $11.2M in state funds
New York State has awarded $11.2 million has been awarded to 10 Finger Lakes municipalities through Round 5 of the Restore New York Communities Initiative. Nearly $81 million was awarded […]
Spending bill brightens UR’s innovation prospects; LLE to receive $75M
After facing the possibility of losing funding, the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics stands to gain $75 million, an increase of $7 million, in fiscal 2018 as part […]
State charges board with growing life science industry
New York State has created a Life Science Advisory Board—which includes a member from Rochester— charged with furthering a thriving life science industry. The board will consist of 15 leading […]
Researchers discover smarter process to boost device performance
Rochester Institute of Technology researchers have found a more efficient fabricating process to produce semiconductors used in electronic devices. Materials other than silicon can be used successfully in the development […]
Wilson Foundation to address gaps in STEM knowledge
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation has announced STEM 2035, an initiative to fund and offer technical assistance to existing after school and summer STEM programs in Western New York […]
RIT’s video game design programs rank among top in nation
Rochester Institute of Technology ranked among the top 10 in the nation for its programs to study game design in 2018, according to the latest international rankings from the Princeton […]
Finger Lakes Regional FIRST Robotics contest attracts 50 teams
The 2018 Finger Lakes Regional FIRST Robotics competition has lured 50 high school teams that will combine robotics and video gaming . The annual robotics event takes place March 16 […]
Tech thought leader to deliver commencement address
The University of Rochester has invited a thought leader on technology, innovation and leadership to deliver its 168th College commencement address. Margaret Georgiadis, CEO of Mattel Inc., also will be […]
A plan to protect, expand the Laser Lab gets underway
A three-part plan to protect and expand the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics is gathering steam. On a visit to the Laser Lab, Sen. Charles Schumer said he […]