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John Thomas with books lining shelves in the background.
Science & Technology
January 31, 2022 | 08:51 am

At age 80, John Thomas writes new chapter in an illustrious career

The Rochester professor emeritus and new American Astronomical Society fellow now explores the brain’s waste disposal system.

topics: awards, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Neurology, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Douglas Kelley, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jessica Shang, John Thomas, Maiken Nedergaard, neuroscience, School of Arts and Sciences,
Illustration of porous nanomembrane catching bubble-like extracellular vesicles.
Science & Technology
January 28, 2022 | 10:22 am

Rochester membranes help researchers capture tiny, telltale vesicles

Extracellular vesicles could provide early detection of diseases such as cancer. But to analyze EVs, scientists first need to catch them. That’s where Rochester professor James McGrath’s nanomembranes come in.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James McGrath, research finding,
Side-by-side portraits of Nicholas Bigelow and Michael Scott.
Science & Technology
January 26, 2022 | 09:13 am

Two Rochester researchers named AAAS fellows

The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society has recognized Nicholas Bigelow and Michael Scott for their distinguished efforts to advance science.

topics: awards, Department of Computer Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Michael Scott, Nicholas Bigelow, School of Arts and Sciences,
Two masked researchers stand next to an atomic force microscope.
Science & Technology
January 25, 2022 | 08:20 am

Using nanodiamonds as sensors just got easier

Rochester researchers have found a new and improved way to extract temperature from the light emitted by a diamond defect.

topics: Andrea Pickel, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Materials Science Program, research finding,
portrait of bruce arden seated at desk
University News
January 10, 2022 | 11:57 am

Bruce Arden, former dean of engineering, dies at 94

Under Arden’s leadership, Rochester’s engineering school pursued important initiatives in undergraduate programs, faculty hiring, and and government and industrial relations.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, obituaries,
Stormy swirls over Jupiter's northern hemisphere
Science & Technology
December 15, 2021 | 12:20 pm

Rochester scientists reveal the limits of machine learning for hydrogen models

Research from the Laboratory for Laser Energetics paves the way for more accurate computer models, which are needed to understand the interior of planets and the physical properties of nuclear fusion.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, Suxing Hu, Valentin Karasiev,
two portaits of Duncan Moore and David Williams
Science & Technology
December 7, 2021 | 10:47 am

A cure for blindness? A next-generation solar concentrator?

Two new Rochester fellows of the National Academy of Inventors take aim at transformative discoveries in the world of optics.

topics: announcements, Center for Visual Science, David Williams, Duncan Moore, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics,
Student's hand holds part of an innovative sepsis diagnosis device.
Science & Technology
December 1, 2021 | 09:40 am

Rochester students’ award-winning device instantly detects sepsis via sweat

Rochester undergraduates have developed a fast, noninvasive, affordable, and eco-friendly way to diagnose the life-threatening medical complication.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, awards, Department of Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, health care, quality education, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,