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Computer Science Undergrads Embark on Weekend of “Extreme Programming”

Team “Hacklemore” recently took 7th place at the CS Games at the Université Laval in Quebec City

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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?

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Rochester Joins Nine Other Universities to Explore For-Credit Online Education

The University of Rochester has partnered with nine peer institutions to establish a consortium to explore a new, for-credit, online course program called Semester Online.

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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

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Computer Science And … Halloween?

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

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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

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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

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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

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Tinkerer, Scholar, Hacker, Innovator

New initiatives aim to guide the creative energies of Rochester undergraduates in digital media and in engineering innovation

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Engineering Students Display Real-World Solutions for the Community

Student teams at the University’s Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences demonstrate the results of design projects

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