Rochester’s role in laser research, manufacturing and workforce development is the focus of the Nov. 2 edition of Connections. The program examines the NSF STELLAR Engine and the University of Rochester’s initial leadership of a laser initiative, with work planned for Sibley Square and an expected expansion to the Lake Avenue photonics hub.
Guests are Sujatha Ramanujan, CEO of the NSF STELLAR Engine for the Rochester/Finger Lakes region; Thomas Brown, director of the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics and Wyant Professor of Optics; Alexis Vogt, executive director of New York Photonics and the Barbara and John H. Bruning Endowed Director and Professor of the Optical Systems Technology Program at Monroe Community College; and Leah George VanScott, executive vice president of business development and strategy for Greater Rochester Enterprise.
The discussion explores potential research applications, optics jobs, training, U.S. laser manufacturing and the region’s growing photonics businesses.
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