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Overhead photo of various foods—eggs, shrimp, nuts, salmon, lima beans, milk, peanuts, and brown rice—grouped by type to illustrate nutrient separation of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Science & Technology
August 31, 2023

Cracking the code of nutrient segregation

New research on fruit flies provides key insights into the nutrients essential for embryo development.

New University of Rochester research on fruit flies provides key insights into how nutrient segregation is essential for embryo development.

topics: Department of Biology, Michael Welte, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Student jumping high with blue sky behind them.
In Photos
August 30, 2023

August 2023 in photos

A look back at some moments in August you may have missed—and some images we couldn’t help but share.

A look back at some moments in August you may have missed—and some images we couldn’t help but share.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, Eastman School of Music, Memorial Art Gallery, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Group of students off-loading items from the back of a pick-up truck during University of Rochester move-in days.
Campus & Community
August 23, 2023

Welcome home, Class of 2027!

Among the new members of the Class of 2027 are first-generation students, US veterans, junior Olympians, accomplished performers—and even a national Scrabble champion.

Over the course of two days, the University of Rochester welcomed to campus more than 1,500 first-year undergraduate students.

topics: Class of 2027,
naked mole rat against a black background. The successful transfer of a naked mole rat's gene that produces HMW-HA to a mouse extends the mouse's lifespan.

The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.

The successful transfer of the gene that produces HMW-HA could improve lifespan and reduce inflammation-related diseases in humans, too.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
A mother and her son, who has FASD, pose for a photo near the Erie Canal with a bridge in the background.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a pressing public health problem—and the University is home to one of only two specialty diagnostic clinics in New York state.

University of Rochester psychologists make the case for approaching FASD, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, based on patients’ strengths.

topics: Christie Petrenko, Department of Psychology, Mt. Hope Family Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Large group of University of Rochester medical students wearing their new white coats outside for a group photo.

First-year medical students at the University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry were welcomed into the profession today, donning their white coats for the first time as they begin their journey to become doctors. “Receiving your white coat is truly a moment where one is welcomed into a family of those who have been privileged to heal. … Recognize that you are what the world needs,” fourth-year medical student Malayna Hocker told the audience, which included the new students and University faculty and staff. Get to know the Class of 2027.

topics: Class of 2027, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Biomedical engineering student adjusts an electroencephalography cap on a person.
Campus & Community
August 16, 2023

Wired for research

Biomedical engineering student Sophea Urbi Biswas explores how the brain processes speech syntax—and discovers the benefits of conducting research as an undergraduate.

A University of Rochester undergraduate biomedical engineering student explores how the brain processes speech syntax.

topics: Class of 2024, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, undergraduate research,
Dynamic Compression Sector laser built and installed at the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics for pulsed laser research and other applications.

A new Department of Defense contract taps Rochester’s expertise in pulsed lasers for national defense efforts.

A new Department of Defense contract taps the University of Rochester’s expertise in pulsed lasers for national defense efforts.

topics: Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research funding,
A green apple with an "A" on it against a yellow background, and a red apple with a "B" on it against a blue background to illustrate and explains what is school choice.
Society & Culture
August 11, 2023

Do the benefits of school choice miss the grade?

A Rochester economist shares insights everyone should know about such school choice policies, whether or not you’re currently the parent or guardian of school-age children.

A University of Rochester economist examines the pros and cons of school choice options, including charter schools and private schools.

topics: Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences,