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A team from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has applied the theory of semantic information to a realistic model capturing attributes of living systems—and found the critical point where information matters for survival.

Researchers have applied the theory of semantic information to find the critical point where information matters for survival.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Gourab Ghoshal, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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Faculty members work with industry advisors to modernize hands-on aspects of the department’s curriculum.

University of Rochester faculty members work with industry advisors to modernize hands-on aspects of the department’s curriculum.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
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Science & Technology
November 17, 2023

Qubit by qubit: Optimizing silicon for quantum computing

A team of researchers including John Nichol, an associate professor of physics, has won a grant from the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research to address challenges posed by silicon spin qubits.

A team of researchers has won funding from the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research to address the challenges posed by silicon spin qubits.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, John Nichol, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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Rochester Professor Nicholas Bigelow helped develop experiments conducted at NASA’s Cold Atom Lab to probe the fundamental nature of the world around us.

Rochester Professor Nicholas Bigelow helped develop experiments conducted at NASA’s Cold Atom Lab to probe the fundamental nature of the world around us.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nicholas Bigelow, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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Students like Garrett Boehmer ’25 bring “experiences and background that add to our diverse community,” says the College’s associate director of admissions.

Students like Garrett Boehmer ’25 bring “experiences and background that add to our diverse community,” says the associate director of admissions.

topics: diversity, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, veterans,
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November 9, 2023

University Update on SJP Rally on November 9

The following update was issued on November 9, 2023. Please visit our Well-Being, Safety, and Campus Events page for the latest University guidance and campus protocols. Get the latest updates As a…

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A National Institute of Justice fellowship allows Rochester graduate student You “Neil” Zhang to develop novel defenses against deepfake scams.

A National Institute of Justice fellowship allows a Rochester graduate student to develop novel defenses against deepfake scams.

topics: artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research funding, virtual reality,
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A meta-analysis finds the established stress generation model applies not only to depression but also to other mental health disorders.

A meta-analysis finds the established stress generation model applies not only to depression but also to other mental health disorders.

topics: Department of Psychology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,