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Laser gate illustration of red and blue lasers aimed at graphene.
Science & Technology
May 11, 2022

Laser bursts drive fastest-ever logic gates

By clarifying the role of “real” and “virtual” charge carriers in laser-induced currents, researchers at Rochester and Erlangen have taken a decisive step toward creating ultrafast computers.

University of Rochester scientists took a decisive step to creating ultrafast computers with logic gates operating at femtosecond timescales.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ignacio Franco, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Closeup of a medal bearing the University of Rochester seal.

From Fulbright awards to Projects for Peace funding, the array of honors recognize the scholars’ academic achievement, research potential, and commitment to service.

The array of honors recognize the University of Rochester scholars’ academic achievement, research potential, and commitment to service.

topics: awards, quality education,
student stands beside small circular art prints hanging from strings.
Campus & Community
May 5, 2022

Science under the microscope of visual art

An art and geology double major, University of Rochester student Gabrielle Meli brings scientific processes to her art.

An art and geology double major, University of Rochester senior Gabrielle Meli brings scientific processes to her art.

topics: Class of 2022, Department of Art and Art History, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences,
three researchers standing in front of a board filled with equations

Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.

Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.

topics: Andrew White, Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
College student touches up with paint a 9-foot-long jaekelopterus model.
Campus & Community
May 2, 2022

Senior engineering students show their work

The University of Rochester’s Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences hosted its annual Senior Design Day for teams of graduating students to showcase their capstone projects.

More than 90 capstone projects were on display during the University of Rochester's annual Senior Design Day.

topics: Class of 2022, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, undergraduate research,
Crop of acrylic painting inspired by salivary gland development for 2022 Art of Science competition.

This year’s Art of Science competition, which explores “the aesthetic beauty that results when science, art, and technology intersect,” drew more than 50 entries and more than 700 votes cast for People’s Choice.

The University of Rochester's 2022 Art of Science competition drew more than 50 entries, with 700-plus votes cast for People’s Choice.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, River Campus Libraries, School of Arts and Sciences,
Orchestral musicians of African descent standing, clapping on cancer stage with pianist dressed in gold waving.

The Gateways Orchestra, which appeared as part of the 2021–22 season, was the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra presented by Carnegie Hall in its history.

The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra was the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra presented by Carnegie Hall in its history.

topics: diversity, Eastman School of Music, performing arts,
Three undergraduate students in masks near a research poster presentation and demo.

The 2022 Undergraduate Research Exposition featured a range of projects—from a sepsis diagnostic device to an examination of life in a prison town—by more than 100 students.

The 2022 Undergraduate Research Exposition featured a range of projects by more than 100 University of Rochester students.

topics: featured-post-side, undergraduate research,
Two actors in a production of Marisol face each other in profile against a wallpapered background.

The University’s International Theatre Program presents the Puerto Rican screenwriter’s Obie Award-winning drama for its spring 2022 production.

The University of Rochester’s International Theatre Program presents José Rivera’s Obie Award–winning drama "Marisol" for spring 2022.

topics: Institute for the Performing Arts, International Theatre Program, performing arts, School of Arts and Sciences,
Person in a crowd wears a mask, hat, and sunglasses while holding a sign with Putin's face covered in red handprints.

Randall Stone, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, discusses the direction of the war in Ukraine, including the likelihood of Russia’s using biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons.

University of Rochester expert discusses the Ukraine war, including the prospect of Russia’s using biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons.

topics: Department of Political Science, featured-post, Randall Stone, School of Arts and Sciences, thought leadership,