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Lindsey Valich

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Lindsey Valich

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Science & Technology
September 16, 2024 | 11:23 am

Why teens with autism struggle with speech intonation

A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning.

topics: Chigusa Kurumada, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Psychology, Loisa Bennetto, Medical Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
August 8, 2024 | 12:17 pm

New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development

Researchers led by Shauna Paradine use chemical “helpers“ called ligands to guide reactions with extreme precision.

topics: Department of Chemistry, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Shauna Paradine,
From the Magazine
August 6, 2024 | 09:52 am

Doctors, patients, algorithms, and avatars

Clinicians, computer scientists, and ethicists are working across the University to incorporate reliable and ethical AI into medical diagnosis and treatment.

topics: artificial intelligence, Caroline Easton, Christopher Kanan, Department of Computer Science, Department of Philosophy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jennifer Harvey, Jonathan Herington, Medical Center, Michael Hasselberg, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
April 19, 2024 | 10:31 am

Why do we blink so much?

Researchers find that blinking plays a pivotal role in processing visual information—adding to a growing body of evidence revising our conventional views of vision.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
March 1, 2024 | 01:47 pm

Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy

Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, John Palastro, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, sustainability,
Science & Technology
February 9, 2024 | 03:41 pm

Reshaping our understanding of granular systems

Rochester researchers are uncovering the unexpected role of grain shape in the mixing of granular systems such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rachel Glade, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
February 5, 2024 | 11:13 am

Printing plant-based pharmaceuticals—without plants

Rochester undergraduates developed a 3D-printing system to replicate chemicals found in plants, including those endangered by climate change.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, awards, Department of Biology, global engagement, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability, undergraduate research,