Science & Technology
Researchers confront major hurdle in quantum computing
In a series of papers, Rochester researchers report major strides in improving the transfer of information in quantum systems.
Will your future clothes be made of algae?
For the first time, Rochester researchers have used 3D printers and a novel bioprinting technique to print algae into living, photosynthetic materials that are tough and resilient.
Chemist William Jones elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Rochester chemistry professor is known for his groundbreaking research on carbon-hydrogen bonds, which can convert hydrocarbons into chemicals found in useful, everyday products.
Society & Culture
100 years on: The partition of Ireland explained
Stewart Weaver, a professor of history whose teaching interests include Great Britain, Ireland, India, exploration, and the environment, offers an explainer on the partition of Ireland, which took place a century ago.
History project tells a more complete story of Frances Seward
Three women in the history PhD program have completed a video project showing the wife of Lincoln’s secretary of state as more influential than typically depicted.
Rochester Himalayan climate history project receives environmental history award
Work to preserve testimonies of a people and their culture is recognized as an “outstanding model of applied environmental history scholarship.”
The Arts
Microscopes and soap bubbles show the ‘art of science’
Rochester students and researchers used cutting-edge lab technologies to create the images in this year’s Art of Science Competition.
Hyam Plutzik’s poetry finds new voice in Spanish/English edition
The work of a fondly remembered faculty member is revived in an edition that foregrounds issues of immigration and exile.
Restaging of the ‘Blank Placard Dance’ at Rochester
Students from the Program of Movement and Dance will present a recreation of the iconic 1960s work in the city of Rochester to inspire thought about the pandemic and the power of protest.
In Photos
Celebrating spring at annual Springfest, Dandelion Day festivities
Dandelion Day, one of the University’s long-standing traditions, included a mix of in-person and virtual programs.
Student Life
Two sophomores receive Critical Language Scholarships
Diego Encinas ’23 will study Portuguese and Jason Hahn ’23 will study Russian as part of government immersion program.
Recent graduate awarded global leadership scholarship at Stanford University
Suman Kumar ’19 will pursue a master’s degree in international policy, joining students from across the globe for the selective program.
Andrea Bell is ready to take on new challenges with MBA in consulting
MBA candidate led initiatives around career development, mental health and wellness, and racial equity as a student at the Simon Business School.
Voices & Opinion
Current COVID spike in Bermuda a ‘precedented’ battle against pandemics
Stuck indoors on a tiny island in Bermuda during a COVID lockdown, Rochester historian Michael Jarvis dug into his files to learn more about Bermuda’s previous experiences with imported epidemics.
Oscars seek to increase diversity with newly proposed rules. Will it work?
In an analysis for the Washington Post, Rochester political scientist Bethany Lacina and student Ryan Hecker ’23 offer a spoiler alert.
Is it time for a universal wage for housework?
In an essay in the Washington Post, history PhD student Kevin Sapere argues the pandemic has made it “all the more relevant” to compensate housework.
University News
Rochester’s latest CAREER award recipients pursue wide range of projects
This year, five University of Rochester researchers have received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for early-career faculty.
University-wide coalition on student mental health and wellness is formed
The new group will assess the current state of student mental health at Rochester and make recommendations to improve student well-being.
Salim Alani to retire as executive director of internal audit
Alani has served in the role for more than two decades. Chris Butler will become interim director of the Office of University Audit on August 1.