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baboon in cage
Science & Technology
May 3, 2013

Making Sense of Monkey Math

The study tracked eight olive baboons, ages 4 to 14, in 54 separate trials of guess-which-cup-has-the-most-treats.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Fulbright logo

[metaslider id=20546] This year, a record-breaking 11 University of Rochester students and two alums have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Grants to advance their studies, perform research, and teach English…

topics: awards, Warner School of Education,
people applauding on stage next to rendering of Paprocki Plaza
University News
May 3, 2013

Paprocki Plaza Honors University CFO

Ronald J. Paprocki was honored at the College Town groundbreaking on May 2 for his central role in envisioning the project and making it a reality.

topics: College Town,
two women
Campus & Community
May 2, 2013

Undergrad Earns Goldwater Scholarship

Amanda Chen is 26th Rochester student to be named a Goldwater Scholar since 2000, with six students receiving honorable mentions during this period.

topics: awards, Goldwater Scholar, scholarships,
Richard Aslin with child toys

Richard Aslin, the William R. Kenan Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and director of the Rochester Center for Brain Imaging at the University of Rochester, has been elected a…

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences,
four women
Campus & Community
April 30, 2013

Languages Scholars Adventure Abroad

Critical Language Scholarships are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

topics: announcements, global engagement, languages, scholarships,
University News
April 30, 2013

2013 Commencement Honorees Announced

The University’s 163rd commencement ceremonies will recognize the contributions of distinguished leaders and scholars who will receive honorary degrees, Eastman and Hutchison Medals for exemplary service, and awards for scholarship and teaching.

topics: awards, commencement, honors,
Photo of Steven Chu '70
Society & Culture
April 30, 2013

Power & Politics

When President Barack Obama nominated Steven Chu ’70 to become secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy in January 2009, the appointment of the 1997 Nobel laureate signaled a commitment…