Science & Technology Scientists take another step in the quest to combat antibiotic resistance September 14, 2023 A team uncovers a surprising twist in the ways bacteria spread antibiotic-resistant genes.
Voices & Opinion Large language models could be the catalyst for a new era of chemistry May 23, 2023 Chemical engineer Andrew D. White explains why large language models like GPT-4 will open new frontiers for researchers.
Science & Technology Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production April 27, 2023 A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.
Campus & Community These students thrive where STEM, humanities intersect October 13, 2022 The Wells Award recognizes engineering students who excel in humanistic disciplines.
Science & Technology How can we be sure machine learning is accurate? May 2, 2022 Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.
Campus & Community Kudzai Mbinda ’22 named Rhodes Scholar-Elect November 15, 2021 The chemical engineering major from Harare, Zimbabwe, is Rochester’s second recipient of a Rhodes Scholarship in two years.
Science & Technology Can electric cars help strengthen electrical grids? November 8, 2021 Chemical engineering doctoral candidate Heta Gandhi and her advisor, assistant professor Andrew White, have developed a new computer model showing ways to sell surplus energy from electric vehicles to local grids.
Science & Technology Pulsed lasers in liquids speed up the hunt for effective catalysts July 30, 2021 In the most comprehensive, up-to-date survey of a technology that was first developed in 1987, Rochester researchers have documented the advantages of using the pulsed-laser-in-liquids technique over traditional wet laboratory methods.
Campus & Community Eight Rochester undergraduates win scholarships for summer research in Germany May 17, 2021 The DAAD-RISE program enables outstanding students in the sciences to conduct research at top German universities.
Campus & Community Beauclaire Mbanya ’20 awarded Rhodes Scholarship in global competition November 19, 2020 Beauclaire Mbanya is the third Rochester student or alumnus to receive a Rhodes Scholarship. He will head to Oxford, UK, to pursue a master's degree relating to sustainable energy.