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.
University of Rochester and RIT develop experimental quantum communications network
The Rochester Quantum Network uses single photons to transmit information over dual fiber-optic telecommunications lines.
Mars surface patterns resemble Earth, revealing secrets of its past
Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.
Text-to-video AI blossoms with new metamorphic video capabilities
Using time-lapse videos as training data, computer scientists have developed video generators that simulate the physical world more accurately.
Winner of Ed and Barbara Hajim Art of Science competition thrives in two states at once
A record 770 Rochester community members weighed in on the competition, which explores the intersection of science, art, and technology.
Rochester engineers serve the community through design capstone projects
Rochester seniors and master’s students provide businesses and nonprofits solutions to real-world problems.
Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements
Professional organizations across numerous disciplines have recognized Rochester faculty contributions.
Do neurons transmit light?
Rochester researchers aim to determine if neurons can transport light like fiber-optic communications channels.