The Elusive Geomechanics Major

Out of the more than 4,500 full-time undergrads at Rochester, exactly three are pursuing a major in geomechanics. Just who are these brave few?

A Vision Scientist In The Making

BCS major and current senior Aaron Levi contributes to vision research at the Flaum Eye Institute

Oceanography: A new addition to Earth and Environmental Sciences

New chemical oceanography course aims to provide the tangible, real-life applications of chemistry, geology, and biology

Computer Science And … Halloween?

Since it’s Halloween, students stab pumpkins with homemade spears for computer science class

Research Internship Introduced Rochester Junior to German Culture

Chemical engineering major Maria Zapata ’14 explored Europe during a four-month research internship with the German national lab

U.S. Patent Office Publishes Patent Proposal of UR Junior

As a high school student, John Hinkel designed a device that will help improve the mobility of quadriplegics, now he’s one step closer to being awarded a patent for his invention

UR Astronomy Club: Hands-On Observing

The Astronomy Club at Rochester offers students the opportunity to enjoy observational astronomy and explore the many aspects of astronomy and physics