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May 15, 2019 | 01:24 pm

Translating Nobel-worthy science for a broad audience

For their capstone project, a senior design team has built a demonstration model for museum audiences of the Nobel Prize-winning laser technology developed by Rochester alumna Donna Strickland ’89 (PhD).

topics: Class of 2019, community, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics,
Campus Life
May 14, 2019 | 01:01 pm

Carillon strikes a chord for senior physics major

With a major in physics and a minor in music, Alex Johnson ’19 is heading to Belgium after graduation to learn more about “the bells” that inspired him in Rochester. “Lots of deciding to do. There isn’t a wrong decision.”

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, Class of 2019, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hopeman Memorial Carillon,
Campus Life
May 13, 2019 | 09:07 am

Following in his brother’s footsteps—and making his own mark

Bobby Gerami ’19 has taken advantage of many opportunities at Rochester, getting involved with the After Hours a cappella group; club basketball; and the Students’ Association, where he served as treasurer.

topics: Department of Computer Science, Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Campus Life
May 10, 2019 | 10:56 am

Two degrees for a student with music on her mind

Hannah Dick ’19, ’19E knew she wanted to pursue a college degree in music. But that wasn’t all. Graduating with dual degrees in percussion and brain and cognitive science, she plans to use music to help people.

topics: Class of 2019, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Eastman School of Music, School of Arts and Sciences,
Campus Life
May 9, 2019 | 12:25 pm

13 Rochester students earn research fellowships to Germany

The highly competitive Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program matches students with a host university or institute in Germany according to their area of interest.

topics: awards, DAAD-RISE Scholarships, global engagement,
Campus Life
May 9, 2019 | 10:41 am

Finding the ‘missing piece’ in social entrepreneurship

Muhammad Miqdad is graduating with a degree in chemical engineering, but his four years at Rochester are leading him to a future focused on connecting the dots between technology, business, and social good.

topics: Class of 2019, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Campus Life
May 8, 2019 | 01:29 pm

Making their mark: Meet the Class of 2019

They’re engineers and artists. Activists and athletes. Meet just a few of the members of Rochester’s graduating class who are ready to make their communities—and our world—ever better.

topics: Class of 2019, featured-post,