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2017 Department of Defense Math Games Take Place at Griffiss Institute; Rome Students Once Again Excel in Mathematics

ROME, NY – Twelve sixth grade students from Staley Upper Elementary School showed off their science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills by competing to win their grade division during...

Three Local High School Teams Awarded Prizes at 9th Annual AFRL Challenge Competition at Griffiss Institute

ROME, NY — The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), in partnership with the Griffiss Institute (GI), are proud to have once again hosted the 9th Annual Challenge...

Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate and Griffiss Institute to Host 9th Annual Challenge Competition

ROME, NY — The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), in partnership with the Griffiss Institute (GI), is proud to host the 9th Annual AFRL Challenge Competition, as one of...

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul speaks in Rome

Observer-Dispatch This video appeared live on Observer-Dispatch Facebook page...

Science and Technology Community of Rome, NY to Host High Tech Small Business Symposium & Women in Business Roundtable

ROME, NY — The Science and Technology community of Rome, New York, will be hosting a High Tech Small Business Symposium with participation from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), on Tuesday...

Local FIRST® Youth Robotics Teams Advance to World Championship

Three local FIRST® youth robotics teams have advanced to the FIRST Robotics WORLD Championship in St. Louis, MO in April where they will be in the company of 20,000+ students...

Rome Research Lab participates in National Week at the Labs

Twenty students from Proctor High School, Utica, participated in hands-on activities at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate in Rome, New York March 3 as part of National Week at...

Drone Group Takes Flight With Local Business Support

Bob & Lisa Payne UTICA, NY – Carbone Auto Group is helping a local drone group, CNY Drones, promote STEM education, safety and a new team competition.  In 2016, Carbone donated 60 feet...

Griffiss Institute and Air Force Research Laboratory Present Check to Project Fibonacci

ROME, NY — Griffiss Institute (GI) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate, presented Project Fibonacci® with a check in support of the Project Fibonacci® STEAM Youth...
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Due to the severe weather conditions and state of emergency declared by the City of Rome, Rome Labs & Innovare Advancement Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This closure affects all Griffiss Institute staff, residents, guests, and program participants, including STEM campers, interns, visiting faculty, fellows, and incubator clients. We will resume normal business hours of operation on July 18, 2024.

If you are impacted by the tornado and need assistance please call 211 or text 898-211, the United Way of Mohawk Valley can assist you with proper resources during this time. www.211midyork.com