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Campus & Community
January 18, 2013

Students Serve During King For A Day

King for a Day is a part of the nationally recognized MLK Day of Service, which encourages Americans across the country to engage in volunteer activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

topics: community, events,
Science & Technology
January 17, 2013

American Physical Society Honors Chemist

Todd Krauss is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of nanoscience, especially the photophysics of nanoscale semiconductors.

topics: awards, Department of Chemistry, fellowship, Todd Krauss,
Richard Eisenberg
Science & Technology
January 17, 2013

Chemistry Professor Recognized

The New York Section of the American Chemical Society has named Eisenberg the winner of its 2013 William H. Nichols Medal Award.

topics: awards, Department of Chemistry,
M. Parker Givens

Although Givens “officially” retired in 1981 at the mandatory age of 65 (at that time a federal law), he continued to teach for another 22 years, and was primarily responsible for the senior laboratory course.

topics: announcements, Institute of Optics, obituaries,
typewritten papers with annotations from President Kennedy
Society & Culture
January 14, 2013

A Presidential Voice

Just in time for President Barack Obama’s inaugural address on Monday, Jan. 21, the University of Rochester will open an exhibit on the history of presidential speechwriting.

Joseph N. Lambert and Harold B. Schleifer
University News
January 8, 2013

Rare Books Directorship Endowed

This $1 million endowment will expand the University’s efforts to preserve, digitize, and share historic collections once only available to a select few.

brain scans
Science & Technology
January 3, 2013

Your Brain on Big Bird

Using brain scans of children and adults watching Sesame Street, cognitive scientists are learning how children’s brains change as they develop intellectual abilities like reading and math.

topics: brain, child development, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, research finding,
Gaurav Sharma
Science & Technology
December 27, 2012

Electronic Imaging Researcher Recognized

Sharma is being recognized for contributions to electronic imaging and media security. His work has had a lasting impact in both the academic community and in industry, and he holds over 50 US patents.

topics: awards, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, fellowship, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,