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University of Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer and her colleagues are studying how engineered biofilms closely mimic natural ones. Their research may aid in developing drugs to fight the negative effects of these microorganisms that adhere to surfaces.

University of Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer and her colleagues are studying how engineered biofilms closely mimic natural ones.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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With experience in complex compliance and regulatory issues, attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the trustees and the president.

Attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the University of Rochester's board of trustees and president.

topics: announcements, staff,
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New research from Rochester scientist Lee Murray will aid in building more accurate computer models of the hydroxyl radical, an important ‘detergent of the atmosphere.’

New research from University of Rochester scientist Lee Murray will aid in building more accurate computer models of the hydroxyl radical.

topics: climate change, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lee Murray, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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College-student voting skyrocketed nationwide in 2020, according to a new report—and Rochester students participated at rates above the national averages.

College-student voting skyrocketed nationwide in 2020—and University of Rochester students participated at rates above the national averages.

topics: announcements,
High school student in a mask focuses a camera near a spectrometer.

The University of Rochester’s Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures (CMAP) hosted a five-week internship program this summer for area high school students to learn about high-energy-density physics, perform lab experiments, and work on projects with Rochester physics and astronomy graduate students.

The University of Rochester's Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures hosted an internship program this summer for area high school students.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, education, high-energy-density physics,
scientific illustration of a solid laser beam entering at one end, and rainbow spectrum waves coming out through the other.

Engineers have taken advantage of the quantum entanglement phenomenon to generate unprecedented bandwidth and brightness on chip-sized nanophotonic devices.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, nanotechnology, photonics, Qiang Lin, quantum science,
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University News
October 27, 2021

Rochester to observe Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States and affirms the contributions of Black and African American communities to the nation’s growth. Beginning in 2022, the University of Rochester will recognize it as an official University holiday.

Beginning in 2022, the University of Rochester will recognize Juneteenth as an official University holiday.

topics: Office of Equity and Inclusion,
Three vertical shots of Goergen Award recipients Jason Middleton, Elaine Sia, and Will Bridges.

Rochester professors Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia will be formally recognized for their exceptional undergraduate teaching on October 28.

University of Rochester professors Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia are the recipients of the 2021 Goergen Awards.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, Department of Biology, Department of English, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Elaine Sia, Film and Media Studies Program, Jason Middleton, School of Arts and Sciences,
Jason Middleton in a mask teaches his film class.
Campus & Community
October 26, 2021

Jason Middleton: Looking at film with a critical eye

The associate professor of English and visual and cultural studies lived all over the globe growing up, and developed a love of film at an early age.

The associate professor of English and visual and cultural studies lived all over the globe growing up, and developed a love of film at an early age.

topics: awards, Department of English, Film and Media Studies Program, Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Jason Middleton, School of Arts and Sciences,