Over the last decade, Marcotte has brought some of the Hajim School’s most talented students, brilliant scholars, and compelling research to the forefront. This role evolved into the more fully integrated University Communications position he holds today. That inquiry turned into a temporary job which became a full-time position supporting then dean of the Hajim School Rob Clark. “I was 60 years old, and I had no idea what to do with myself,” says Marcotte.Īlways a writer, Marcotte reached out to University Communications’ Scott Hauser, associate vice president for content, about freelancing. Before coming to the University he spent 36 years as a reporter, editorial writer, layout editor, columnist and blogger for the Rochester Times-Union and Democrat and Chronicle. This is Marcotte’s second attempt at taking a permanent vacation. Coming into this job, there were a few key people who really smoothed the way for me, and he is absolutely one of them.” From newspapers to academia He is an amazing communicator, an outstanding colleague, and a fantastic partner. “I tried not to cry,” says Wendi Heinzelman, dean of the Hajim School, on learning of Marcotte’s retirement plans. In February, Marcotte will close the book on a 10-and-a-half-year career at the University. He is also the editor of Research Connections, a weekly, e-newsletter highlighting faculty, scientists, postdocs, and graduate students who are engaged in research at Rochester. He is the writer and editor of Hajim Highlights, a weekly e-newsletter, and produces the annual digital Rochester Engineering magazine, formerly the Full Spectrum magazine. His work has regularly appeared in the University’s News Center and in regular publications from the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Marcotte is the senior communications officer for science, engineering, and research for University Communications at Rochester. Since 2012, many of these stories have been told by Bob Marcotte. The University of Rochester has shared stories of the engineering research, education, and innovation that are addressing longstanding societal problems while highlighting the next generation of scientists and researchers. February 16, 2023 Bob Marcotte Science, engineering, and research writer Bob Marcotte to retire at the end of February
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