The surprising way that fiber optics connects us
An optics expert explains how thin strands of glass that transmit light make modern telecommunications possible.
Awards and honors celebrate distinguished contributions of faculty
Faculty across disciplines are being honored for groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship.
New method to study catalysts could lead to better batteries
A new algorithm opens the door for using artificial intelligence and machine learning to study the interactions that happen on the surface of materials.
New laser smaller than a penny can measure objects at ultrafast rates
The chip-scale laser has applications ranging from guiding autonomous vehicles to detecting gravitational waves.
Recent awards recognize accomplishments of Rochester faculty
Faculty members are being honored for notable and long-standing contributions to their respective fields.
May 2025 in Photos
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How AI is transforming business, education, and the future of work
Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.
Students, alumni receive national merit-based awards for study, research, and service
They’ll head to nations around the globe to pursue their academic passions.
Pioneering physicist and optical scientist Joseph Eberly remembered
His serendipitous original foray into optics research would help advance the fields of quantum optics and optical physics.
New scholars program is a catalyst for undergraduate research on chemical sustainability
The inaugural cohort of Barbara J. Burger Chemical Sustainability Scholars embarks on 15-month paid research experiences.