Check out this Greater Rochester Enterprise Make Your Mark podcast to hear from Tom Brown, Professor and Director of the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester and lead on the NSF Regional Innovation Engines STELLAR initiative.
STELLAR has been named a finalist in the NSF Engines competition, bringing us one step closer to a potential $160M investment over 10 years from the @nsfgov, plus matching funds from NY state and key partners.
If awarded, STELLAR will position the U.S. as a global leader in laser science and technology, driving innovation in manufacturing, energy, biomedical research, and national security. Final decisions are expected by early 2026.
via Greater Rochester Enterprise Make Your Mark podcast