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Science & Technology
March 10, 2017 | 11:22 am

Visiting students apply computational tools to music, mind

Can a computer learn to read an ancient musical score? Or teach a person to become a better public speaker? Visiting undergraduates–many from under-represented groups in the STEM fields–will work on summer projects investigating these questions and more.

topics: announcements, David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity, Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Science Foundation, Sciences & Engineering, Wegmans Hall,
Science & Technology
February 23, 2017 | 01:46 pm

Upstate New York I-Corps Node launches online innovation resource

The new website allows researchers to combine their technical knowledge with an entrepreneurial mindset, with the goal of discovering marketable new technologies.

topics: announcements, entrepreneurship, National Science Foundation, Upstate New York I-Corps Node,
Science & Technology
September 27, 2016 | 03:00 pm

NSF grant to fund entrepreneurial growth, innovation

An award of $4.2 million from the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Program will create a regional hub for research-driven commercialization and leverage the national network of I-Corps Nodes.

topics: Duncan Moore, grant, National Science Foundation,
University News
June 7, 2016 | 11:36 am

NSF CAREER winners blend research and education

Four Rochester researchers are among the latest recipients of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for junior faculty members.

topics: announcements, Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Douglas Kelley, Dragony Fu, grant, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Ignacio Franco, Institute of Optics, Materials Science Program, National Science Foundation, Nick Vamivakas, School of Arts and Sciences,
Campus Life
May 9, 2016 | 11:56 am

Recognizing outstanding students, from Fulbrights to NSF fellowships

As commencement ceremonies approach later this week, meet some of the students who have earned awards and scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements.

topics: awards, Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship, Critical Language Scholarships, DAAD-RISE Scholarships, Davis Projects for Peace, featured-post, Fulbright scholars, Gates Cambridge Scholar, Goldwater Scholar, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Science Foundation, PPIA Fellowship, Princeton in Asian Fellowship, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
May 21, 2015 | 12:05 pm

New smartphone app would track spread of Ebola

Node, a new smartphone app developed by Medical Center research associate Solomon Abiola, would track the spread of Ebola and other infectious diseases and allow victims to receive the help they need more quickly.

topics: data science, Department of Computer Science, global engagement, Henry Kautz, mobile app, National Science Foundation, Nigeria, Ray Dorsey, Solomon Abiola, Translational Biomedical Sciences,
Science & Technology
March 25, 2015 | 12:03 pm

Three Rochester scientists receive prestigious NSF CAREER awards

The National Science Foundation has granted its most prestigious award in support of junior faculty, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, to three University researchers: Antonio Badolato, Danielle Benoit, and Michael Neidig.

topics: Antonio Badolato, awards, Danielle Benoit, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michael Neidig, National Science Foundation,
Campus Life
May 13, 2014 | 05:52 pm

Five Rochester students earn NSF research fellowships

The fellowship, which is part of a federally sponsored program, provides up to three years of graduate study support for students pursing doctoral or research-based master’s degrees.

topics: awards, fellowships, National Science Foundation,
Science & Technology
January 10, 2014 | 10:12 pm

Biologist honored with NSF award

Sina Ghaemmaghami has been recognized for “exemplifying the role” of teacher-scholar.

topics: Department of Biology, grant, National Science Foundation, School of Arts and Sciences, Sina Ghaemmaghami,