Making the World Ever Better

The Future, Ever Changed

At the University of Rochester, our work changes lives. We’ve invested in purpose-driven start-ups, led groundbreaking clinical trials, and built the largest laser at a university in the world. And the best part? We’re just getting started.

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A Discovery for Every Dreamer

At Rochester, there are no limits to what we can discover together. Every day, we prove our remarkable desire to go beyond the status quo and set a new standard.

Find Better

13
NOBEL PRIZES
75
GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS
TOP 4%
OF CANCER CENTERS IN THE U.S. WITH NCI DESIGNATION

Limits, Ever Challenged

Researchers at the University of Rochester are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges – from developing life-saving vaccines, to pioneering AR advancements, to building eco-friendly technology, and harnessing the power of the sun to strengthen national security. It’s where curiosity meets purpose, and discovery sparks a future that’s ever better.

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Our Research, Ever Kinetic

Nobel Prize-winning research. 50+ years of scientific innovation. Our Laboratory for Laser Energetics continues to pioneer solutions in fusion and high-energy-density physics, driving advancements in national security and energy independence.

We’re Laser Focused on Better

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Ancient Bacteria. Better Futures.

Here, undergraduates work as researchers solving some of the world’s biggest problems. One award-winning team wondered if bacteria could be a solution to climate and energy challenges.

Bacteria for Better

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Change the World as a Researcher

As a Tier 1 research university, Rochester students and faculty work together to pioneer advanced solutions in optics, fusion, AI, business and more. Meet Stephen Dewhurst, PhD, our dynamic VP of Research, who is opening doors to new discoveries.

Breakthroughs Powered by Curiosity

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Smarter Brain Monitoring Tackles Concussion Risk

Our research teams have partnered with the Department of Defense in applying brain health monitoring to explore how sub-concussive hits increase risk for neurologic injury.

See Into the Brain

Ever Questioning, Ever Curious, Ever Better

We believe that the best standards have yet to be set, and our academic programs prepare students to think beyond convention to solve today’s most pressing challenges.

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Outsmart Bias. Think Ever Clearer.

Illogical and irrational decisions made from biased thinking can impact all aspects of life. Renee Miller provides tips to defend against it using a common example: fantasy football.

Defend Against Cognitive Bias

Blending Art and Music for a World, Ever Better

Art heals; it also helps our medical and nursing students discover an array of clues hidden in both paintings and patients. By observing our Memorial Art Gallery masterpieces, students discover different angles for solving complex medical cases.

Spark Curiosity

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