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Science & Technology
September 20, 2021 | 12:12 pm

Meet one of Popular Science magazine’s ‘Brilliant 10’

Rochester biomedical engineer Michael Giacomelli is pursuing a quicker way to detect skin cancer.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, awards, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Michael Giacomelli, Wilmot Cancer Institute,
Science & Technology
September 15, 2021 | 11:58 am

Smaller is better for detecting biomarkers of trauma and cancer

Detecting tiny biomarkers circulating in our bodies is problematic and costly. Researchers are developing a cost-effective detection device using nanotechnology.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James McGrath, Jeffrey Bazarian, Jonathan Flax, Medical Center, nanoparticles, research finding,
University News
September 13, 2021 | 11:02 am

Three professors to receive Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia will be honored at an on-campus ceremony in October.

topics: Department of Biology, Department of English, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Elaine Sia, Film and Media Studies Program, Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jason Middleton, School of Arts and Sciences, teaching, Will Bridges,
Science & Technology
August 19, 2021 | 10:03 am

New tool cuts guesswork about ‘eddy killing’ in oceans

Using satellite imagery, University of Rochester scientists have provided the first direct measure of how eddy killing affects Earth’s oceans.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hussein Aluie, research finding,
Science & Technology
July 30, 2021 | 02:46 pm

Pulsed lasers in liquids speed up the hunt for effective catalysts

In the most comprehensive, up-to-date survey of a technology that was first developed in 1987, Rochester researchers have documented the advantages of using the pulsed-laser-in-liquids technique over traditional wet laboratory methods.

topics: Astrid Müller, Department of Chemical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
Science & Technology
July 30, 2021 | 11:34 am

Rochester researchers join national initiative to advance quantum science

Rochester researchers led by Todd Krauss, a professor of chemistry, are joining a major US Department of Energy-funded initiative to advance quantum science and technology.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nick Vamivakas, Pengfei Huo, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, Todd Krauss,
Science & Technology
July 15, 2021 | 03:50 pm

A new way to prepare doctors for difficult conversations

University of Rochester researchers have developed SOPHIE, a virtual ‘patient’ that trains doctors in explaining end-of-life options.

topics: artificial intelligence, Center for Communication and Disparities Research, Department of Computer Science, Ehsan Hoque, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, research finding, Ronald Epstein,
University News
June 28, 2021 | 05:53 pm

Accomplished University administrator heads back to the lab

Richard Waugh returns to his research lab full time on July 1 after serving in multiple leadership positions, including most recently as vice provost for research.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Richard Waugh,
Campus Life
June 25, 2021 | 09:42 am

Madison Lang ’22 honored with ‘astronaut scholarship’

The biomedical engineering major is one of 60 college students pursuing STEM degrees who were selected for the award.

topics: awards, Class of 2022, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, scholarships,
University News
June 17, 2021 | 09:15 am

Outstanding educators continued to shine during pandemic

Thomas Brown and Sina Ghaemmaghami are the latest recipients of the University’s Mercer Brugler Distinguished Teaching Professorships.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, awards, Department of Biology, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences, Sina Ghaemmaghami, Thomas Brown,