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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.

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.

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.

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.

Two people sit across from a table using American Sign Language, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality to test a tabletop interactive play system for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Science & Technology

Using AI to advance child development and learning

Computer scientist Zhen Bai develops technology to help kids benefit from and learn about artificial intelligence.

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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.

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.

Public speaking expert Amy Arbogast presenting in front of a chalkboard.

Fear of public speaking? This Rochester professor has you covered

Amy Arbogast ’16 (PhD) offers six tips for helping people find their voice. Amy Arbogast ’16 (PhD) says she’s “always been a talker,” so forging a career in public speaking…

Triptych of photos of the 2024 Wells Prize winners.

Undergraduates pair research with reporting, science with sign language, and programming with pondering

The Wells Prize honorees exemplify the best of the multidisciplinary educational opportunities available at Rochester.

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.

Sevin Yeltekin reappointed as Simon Business School dean

In her second term, Yeltekin plans to launch new initiatives and build on accomplishments from her first five years in the role.