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Rochester’s Laser Tech Boom | Rochester News
The University of Rochester just landed a $15 million federal boost to supercharge laser tech research, workforce training, and local manufacturing in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region. Part of the NSF’s STELLAR initiative — a coalition of universities, community colleges, and economic groups — this funding aims to build cutting-edge lasers, create jobs in underserved and rural areas, and reduce reliance on overseas tech. Backed by $16 million from New York State over six years, the program taps into a region already home to 150+ optics and laser companies, turning academic innovation into…
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