Wired for research
Biomedical engineering student Sophea Urbi Biswas explores how the brain processes speech syntax—and discovers the benefits of conducting research as an undergraduate.
Laser Lab’s pulsed laser research gets boost from federal funding
A new Department of Defense contract taps Rochester’s expertise in pulsed lasers for national defense efforts.
Faculty lauded for research and service contributions
The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.
Study of headlines shows media bias is growing
A team from the Department of Computer Science used machine learning to analyze publications across the political spectrum.
New technique may help achieve mass production fusion energy
Dynamic shell formation has been demonstrated experimentally for the first time at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
University’s arboretum and tree maintenance program take a bough
The Horticulture and Grounds Department has accepted three national honors on behalf of the University.
Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip
A system using photonics-based synthetic dimensions could be used to help explain complex natural phenomena.
SNAP work requirements: Did research lead to the homeless exemption?
Economist Elena Prager and coauthors have documented the disproportionate, negative effect of SNAP work requirements on homeless recipients.
Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines
Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.
The hidden role of lipid droplets in fertility and beyond
Research on fruit flies led by Michael Welte, a professor of biology, finds that lipid droplets play a role in cellular changes necessary for the growth of the egg—and could affect fertility in myriad organisms.