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student musicians play on a stage with a film projected behind them to illustrate a film score analysis class at the Eastman School of Music.

Composing in reel time

A journey through film score history sets students on the path to understanding—and crafting—their own compositions.

A fruit fly from the genius Drosophila on a black background and reflective surface to illustrate research into the reorganization of centromeres.

Science & Technology

Centromeres could be ‘hotspots’ for evolutionary innovation

New research with fruit flies reveals that centromeres, which are responsible for proper cell division, can rapidly reorganize over short time scales.

Illustration of row of people from behind, holding hands, looking on at new Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute building.

From the Magazine

A catalyst for change

The new Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute will drive transformations in research, training, care, and advocacy.

Wide angle shot of Remote Bermuda island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Society & Culture

Historic Bermuda reshapes our understanding of colonial America

Smithsonian Magazine highlights the role of a Rochester historian and archaeologist in unearthing Bermuda’s colonial origins.

Hands sculpting a clay brain to illustrate neural sculpting of brain activity patterns.

Science & Technology

Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)

Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.

Science & Technology

Researchers developing tool to instantly conceal and anonymize voices

The voice-changer system will produce computer-generated speech within milliseconds, allowing users to control factors like age, gender, and dialect.

Colorful, stylized illustration of Karen Durkin, who reflects on the role of women's sports in her life, career, and society at large.

From the Magazine

A ‘boom’ in women’s sports

Karen Durkin ’87 reflects on how women’s sports became big business.

Group of five students who work on synthetic biology projects in white lab coats sitting around a table filled with beakers and others scientific equipment.

Science & Technology

Undergraduate students use bacteria to create clean energy

The student-led team used synthetic biology to harness clean energy from bacteria while simultaneously capturing and storing carbon dioxide, taking home a gold medal in the process.

Student performs various movement and balance tasks on a force plate walkway while wearing shoes instrumented with pressure insoles and a suit outfitted with reflective markers for use in collection of biomechanics data

November 2024 in Photos

Bright nights gave way to autumn sights. Throw on your favorite scarf and explore how we spent November at the University of Rochester.

side-by-side headshots of Steve Goldman and Eby Friedman

Two Rochester faculty members named fellows of National Academy of Inventors

Steve Goldman and Eby Friedman are being recognized for their pioneering contributions.

portrait of Anthony Beckman.

Anthony Beckman named interim associate vice president for research administration

Beckman, who has been involved in sponsored research projects at the University for more than 20 years, will begin the interim role on January 1.

Snow-covered River Campus and Genesee River with blue skies and white clouds overhead.

Need to know: Winter weather decisions and communications

The University is prepared to keep its campuses operational and community members informed during severe winter weather.