WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Chuck Schumer issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Joseph Morelle today announced the University of Rochester-led STELLAR Engine has been selected for a $15 million award through the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Regional Innovation Engines Program, which was created by Schumer's CHIPS & Science Law. This award builds on the lawmakers' previous work to supercharge laser technologies' growth across the Rochester-Finger Lakes region by advancing laser technology research, education and workforce development, company creation, and manufacturing.
"With this whopping $15 million National Science Foundation award, the future i...