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pregnant woman touching belly in a nursery.
Science & Technology
September 10, 2019 | 02:29 pm

Alcohol during pregnancy—September is FASD awareness month

A research team at the University of Rochester’s Mt. Hope Family Center has been working for years to find ways to improve the lives of people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their families.

topics: Christie Petrenko, fetal alcohol syndrome, Mt. Hope Family Center,
two protesters in Sudan, one holding a Sudanese flag
Society & Culture
June 27, 2019 | 04:06 pm

What can trigger violence in postcolonial Africa?

Why have civil wars and insurgencies occurred in Sudan and Uganda, but not Kenya? A new study finds the origins of ethnic violence in precolonial political organization.

topics: Department of Political Science, Jack Paine, research finding,
a teenager holds a crying emoticon over their face to symbolize expression of emotions and depression
Society & Culture
June 27, 2019 | 03:03 pm

Teenagers’ ability to describe negative emotions protects against depression

A Rochester study shows that teenagers who can describe their emotions in precise and nuanced ways—saying ‘I feel ashamed’ instead of simply saying ‘I feel bad’—are better protected against depression than their peers who can’t.

topics: Department of Psychology, depression, featured-post-side, Lisa Starr, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, teenagers,
Close up of an expired parking meter.
Society & Culture
June 21, 2019 | 04:05 pm

Do political term limits work?

Rochester political scientist Lynda Powell, who has studied the effects of legislative term limits since 1995, testified on Capitol Hill about her research findings on the matter.

topics: Department of Political Science, featured-post-side, Lynda Powell, School of Arts and Sciences,
Young woman in dark building walkway.
Society & Culture
June 12, 2019 | 08:54 am

Trying to stem the tide of rising teen suicide rates

Researchers and clinicians, among them experts at the University of Rochester and the Medical Center, have been working hand in hand to address the increase of children and adolescents experiencing a suicide crisis.

topics: featured-post-side, suicide,
Billboard ad by Nike featuring Colin Kaepernick displayed prominently on the roof of the Nike Store in San Francisco.
Voices & Opinion
June 10, 2019 | 04:21 pm

When corporations take a stance on divisive issues

Rochester political scientist David Primo discussed corporate political activity during his appearance on WCNY’s Capitol Pressroom.

topics: David Primo, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School,
a row of small, normal potatoes with one huge potato to illustrate the concept of genetically modified food
Science & Technology
May 24, 2019 | 09:25 am

Genetically modified food: Would you eat it if you understood the science behind it?

The short answer is “yes,” according a new study from researchers in Rochester, Amsterdam and Wales, who set out to discover whether more information about genetically modified foods could change consumers’ attitudes.

topics: Department of Psychology, featured-post-side, genetics, Jonathon McPhetres, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
detail from the cover of the book THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: A HISTORY
Society & Culture
May 22, 2019 | 01:09 pm

Has the World Health Organization measured up?

In a new history, Rochester professor emeritus Theodore Brown looks at how well the organization, founded in the aftermath of World War II, has met its lofty mission of ensuring the “highest possible level of health” by all peoples.

topics: book authors, Department of History, Department of Public Health Sciences, public health, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Theodore Brown,
graduation caps being thrown into the air
Uncategorized
May 9, 2019 | 01:14 pm

Graduating seniors share memories, look ahead

Four seniors share their aspirations for the future and some favorite memories as members of the Class of 2019 in this episode of the Quadcast podcast.

topics: Class of 2019, commencement, QuadCast,