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Man lifts a woman up in an embrace during a performance of Stupid F-cking Bird.

The International Theatre Program returns to in-person performances as it presents Aaron Posner’s Stupid F*cking Bird, a modern adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull.

The University of Rochester's International Theatre Program presents Aaron Posner’s "Stupid F*cking Bird" this December.

topics: Department of English, Institute for the Performing Arts, International Theatre Program, Nigel Maister, performing arts, School of Arts and Sciences,
Joseph Eberly

Joseph Eberly, the Andrew Carnegie Professor of Physics and a professor of optics, is recognized for pioneering contributions to quantum optics theory.

University of Rochester physicist has been recognized for pioneering contributions to quantum optics theory.

topics: awards, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Ravenel against smart board with math problems.
Science & Technology
November 22, 2021

Rochester mathematician wins prestigious Veblen Prize

Fayerweather Professor of Mathematic Doug Ravenel wins the prize from the American Mathematical Society for solving a geometry problem that has puzzled mathematicians for 50 years.

Ravenel wins the prize from the American Mathematical Society for solving a geometry problem that has puzzled mathematicians for 50 years.

topics: awards, Department of Mathematics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Boy standing by ocean looking through a telescope
Science & Technology
November 19, 2021

Brief period of ‘blindness’ is essential for vision

Rochester vision scientists uncover new information about the role of tiny “fixational” eye movements in enabling us to see clearly.

Rochester vision scientists uncover new information about the role of tiny “fixational” eye movements in enabling us to see clearly.

topics: Center for Visual Science, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Michele Rucci, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
"Winter in Sokcho" book cover art against a black background.

Winter in Sokcho is the first title from the University’s literary translation press to be awarded the prize.

"Winter in Sokcho" is the first title from the University of Rochester’s literary translation press to be awarded the prize.

topics: awards, humanities, literary translation, literature, Open Letter, School of Arts and Sciences,
Photo illustration of blue and red boxing gloves with rolls of US dollars in the background.

On the contrary, a historical state-level analysis links party competition to increased public investment and greater social well-being.

A Rochester political scientist shows that party competition at the state level has traditionally led to greater social welfare.

topics: Department of Political Science, Gerald Gamm, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
interior photo of library

Garewal is a noted collaborative leader with extensive collection development experience in university, public, and special libraries.

Garewal is a noted collaborative leader with extensive collection development experience in university, public, and special libraries.

topics: appointments, staff, University of Rochester Libraries,
three researchers stand in a lab beside an image of a tumor

Tumor shrinkage is one sign of cancer treatment’s efficacy—but Rochester scientists are exploring elasticity and permeability as well.

Tumor shrinkage is one sign of cancer treatment’s efficacy—but Rochester scientists are exploring elasticity and permeability as well.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research funding,
dancer does a split in the air

The Sloan Performing Arts Center serves as a new campus site for students, faculty, and guest artists to perform original choreography.

The Sloan Performing Arts Center serves as a new campus site for students, faculty, and guest artists to perform original choreography.

topics: Institute for the Performing Arts, performing arts, Program of Dance and Movement, School of Arts and Sciences,
voters lined up behind wall with blurred Rio De Janeiro landscape behind them

Right-wing candidates in Brazil rely successfully on “descriptive representation” to win elections, according to Rochester political scientists.

Right-wing candidates in Brazil rely successfully on “descriptive representation” to win elections, according to Rochester political scientists.

topics: Department of Political Science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,