2021 honorary degrees, medals, and teaching awards announced
Distinguished leaders, educators, and humanitarians will be honored during this spring’s commencement ceremonies.
Two faculty recognized by DOE as exceptional researchers
Two University of Rochester faculty members–Hussein Aluie and Ellen Matson–have been named recipients of Early Career Research awards from the Department of Energy.
Rochester scientists receive Sloan fellowships
Biologist Nancy Chen and chemist Ellen Matson are among this year’s recipients of Sloan Research Fellowships, recognizing young scientists for their research accomplishments and leadership in the scientific community.
New grad student chapter tackles underrepresentation in STEM
Rochester becomes the 11th local chapter of the national Alliance for Diversity in Science and Engineering, bringing graduate students together across backgrounds and disciplines.
Group ‘cleaves’ oxygen from surface of metal oxide, enhancing reactivity
A new method of opening solid state materials to oxygenation, using metallic oxide clusters, can eliminate guesswork from discovery of new catalysts. The ultimate goal is to more efficiently convert greenhouse gases to useful fuels.
Compound could transform energy storage for large grids
University of Rochester chemists are working on changes to existing batteries to provide clean energy when the sun isn’t shining and the wind doesn’t blow.