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man standing with a very large balloon sculpture
In Photos
February 4, 2016

Up, up, and away

The five-story, 50-foot sculpture made from more than 40,000 compostable balloons currently on display in the Sibley Building atrium in downtown Rochester is the work of University graduate and artist Larry Moss ’92. The exhibit closes this Sunday, February 7, with a giant “popping party.” (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster)

topics: alumni, Rochester Review,
close up of bed bug
Science & Technology
February 2, 2016

Scientists map genome of common bed bug

“There’s an explosion of insect genome sequencing right now,” said Jack Werren, a professor of biology and a member of the research team. “But the bed bug is particularly interesting because it’s a human parasite, a major pest, and has a unique biology.”

topics: Department of Biology, genetics, research finding,
students with shovels doing work in a community garden

A new study shows that values of social responsibility and caring for others decrease between the ages of 10 to 16. These decreases, however, are in concert with feelings of decreasing support from their parents, schools, and friends.

topics: community, Department of Psychology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, teenagers,
chicken and mashed potatoes

In working with Aramark and local suppliers, Dining Services has been able make this large-scale pledge without additional costs to students or customers.

topics: announcements, Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations,
drum set features the logo for the band Yes

The 2015-2016 “In Performance” concert series continues on Saturday, Feb. 6, with a concert celebrating a genre that Institute for Popular Music director John Covach describes as “often overlooked by rock ‘n’ roll establishments like the Hall of Fame.”

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, events, Institute for Popular Music, Institute for the Performing Arts, John Covach, School of Arts and Sciences,
Timothy Dye
Science & Technology
January 28, 2016

‘Big Data’ generates need for ‘Data Diplomacy’

Part of Professor Timothy Dye’s work as director of biomedical informatics is to combine global health with big data to improve the lives of people around the world. “But there is also incredible risk that this same data will be misused in ways that disadvantage communities and nations,” says Dye.

topics: China, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, data science, global engagement, Timothy Dye,

The recipients of the 2016 Presidential Diversity Award are Janice Holland, senior HR representative, diversity specialist/facilitator, and community liaison; the One Community program; and Kathy Rideout, dean of the School of Nursing.

topics: awards, community, diversity, Joel Seligman,