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three midshipmen stand at attention on the quad, with Rush Rhees Library in the background
In Photos
September 12, 2016

Never Forget

NROTC midshipmen stand vigil on Eastman Quadrangle to mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks of September 11. The University of Rochester lost six alumni that day: Jeremy Glick ’93, Jean Hoadley Peterson ’69N, Jeffrey Smith ’87, ’88S (MBA), Zhe (Zack) Zeng ’95, ’98S (MBA), Aram Iskenderian ’82, and Brendan Dolan ’86. (University photo / Dawn Wendt)

topics: NROTC,
person holding photo and a candle at memorial service
University News
September 9, 2016

Never forget: Remembering September 11

Among the nearly 3,000 people who died during September 11 attacks were six alumni—three who had just settled in to their offices in the World Trade Center; two who were flying aboard United Flight 93 when it crashed in rural Pennsylvania; and one who rushed to help survivors escaping the crumbling towers. This year and every year, we remember those we lost.

topics: alumni,
Society & Culture
September 9, 2016

Hey, hey: Covach says Monkees stand the test of time

In 1967, the Monkees outsold the Beatles and the Rolling Stones combined, and remain the only band with four No. 1 albums in a 12-month period. “Their music stands up,” says John Covach, director of the University’s Institute for Popular Music.

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, humanities, Institute for Popular Music, John Covach, School of Arts and Sciences,
kinase protein
Science & Technology
September 8, 2016

Protein found that initiates DNA repair

Researchers who specialize in the study of aging have identified a protein that may serve as a first responder, activating a “longevity gene” known as sirtuin 6 and setting in motion a cascade of molecular first responders to repair damaged DNA.

topics: Aging, Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, genetics, Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Science & Technology
September 8, 2016

KL2 award helps researcher pave his career path

David Auerbach’s research is teasing out what links may exist between long QT syndrome—a classically studied genetic cardiac disease that causes arrhythmias—and epilepsy.

topics: Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Department of Medicine,
No alcohol sign
Society & Culture
September 8, 2016

Q&A: Understanding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Prenatal alcohol exposure is the largest preventable cause of developmental disabilities in the United States. Christie Petrenko discusses her research and clinical interventions with children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and their families.

topics: child development, Christie Petrenko, Mt. Hope Family Center,
The Arts
September 7, 2016

Award supports book on Ottoman Railway

Peter Christensen’s book shows how the late 19th-early 20th century German-designed train stations, bridges, and other structures along the Ottoman Railway show the trademarks of imperialism and elements of emergent nationalism.

topics: awards, Department of Art and Art History, humanities, Peter Christensen, School of Arts and Sciences,
An image of the quantum enigma machine.
Science & Technology
September 6, 2016

Enigma Machine takes a quantum leap

Researchers have developed a “quantum enigma machine” to improve on data encryption. The device manipulates photons to create an unbreakable encrypted message with a key that’s far shorter than the message—the first time that has ever been done.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Natural Sciences, quantum science, School of Arts and Sciences,
bank of lighted laser amplifiers
Science & Technology
September 6, 2016

A first for direct-drive fusion

Experiments have created the conditions capable of producing a fusion yield that’s five times higher than the current record laser-fusion energy yield. The new work represents an important advance in a long-standing national research initiative to develop fusion as an energy source.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, energy, Michael Campbell, Natural Sciences, nuclear fusion, Riccardo Betti, School of Arts and Sciences,