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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,
historic image of May Bragdon with handwriting from diary

May Bragdon didn’t have access to Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, but the diaries she wrote from 1893 to 1914 include many of the same compelling visual elements. After a five-year digitization and transcription project, this resource is now available online through River Campus Libraries.

May Bragdon didn't have Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, but the diaries she wrote from 1893 to 1914 include many of the same compelling visual elements.
topics: Department of Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation, River Campus Libraries,
two researchers look at computer screen in lab

Headquartered in Rochester, Carestream is now collaborating with engineering and medical researchers across the University on several new technologies aimed at diagnosing tendon damage and aortic blockages.

topics: Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
image of model of star trek's enterprise for story about Rochester's connections to the series

Star Trek’s Half-Century Voyage Rochester faculty and alumni have composed its theme, written episodes, and reflected deeply on why Star Trek resonates. It’s a voyage that began 50 years ago, on…

URochester composers, writers, and scholars have helped shape Star Trek—from its iconic theme and episodes to reflections on its universe.
student musicians and conductor on the library balcony, looking out over the quad
In Photos
August 31, 2016

Fanfare for the Common Semester

Honey Meconi, chair of the Department of Music, leads an all-woman ensemble of student musicians in a performance of Aaron Copeland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” from the balcony of Rush Rhees Library to mark the beginning of classes on Wednesday morning. (University photo / J. Adam Fenster)

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music,
group of students
Campus & Community
August 30, 2016

Freshmen fan into community for annual Wilson Day

“I like to help people, and it’s nice to go into the community and give back,” said Matthew Le ’20, one of the more than 1,300 freshmen who began their college career in Rochester with the annual Wilson Day of community service.

topics: community, Rochester Center for Community Leadership, Wilson Day,