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Close-up of tweezers holding µSiM chip of the kind University of Rochester’s Translational Center for Barrier Microphysiological Systems (TraCe-bMPS).
Science & Technology
January 9, 2024 | 12:49 pm

New NIH-funded center could soon reduce the need for pharmaceutical trials on animals

Rochester is one of four NIH-sponsored centers that aims to produce tissue-on-chip devices as FDA-qualified drug development tools.

topics: Benjamin Miller, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hani Awad, Institute of Optics, James McGrath, Materials Science Program, Medical Center, research funding,
White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.
University News
December 20, 2023 | 04:13 pm

Faculty garner national and international accolades

The National Academy of Inventors, the American Heart Association, and the Rank Prize Funds are among the latest organizations honoring Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, faculty, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, School of Nursing,
illustration showing two views of Earth with ocean weather systems (mesoscale eddies, energized ones in red, weakened ones in blue) from data overlaid with atmospherically driven climate-scale currents (black lines).
Science & Technology
December 20, 2023 | 02:03 pm

Scientists uncover link between the ocean’s weather and global climate

Using mechanical rather than statistical analysis, an international team of scientists offers a new framework for understanding the climate system.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hussein Aluie, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding,
Various diagnostic tools pointing at an x-ray diffraction image plate with material on it.
Science & Technology
December 19, 2023 | 08:27 am

Machine learning boosts search for new materials

Rochester scientists have developed deep-learning models that can sift through the massive amounts of data generated by X-ray diffraction techniques.

topics: Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Materials Science Program, Niaz Abdolrahi, research finding,
Illustration of a 2D material represented by dots of various colors against a magenta background to help explain phase-change memristors technology.
Science & Technology
November 30, 2023 | 10:43 am

Straining memory leads to new computing possibilities

“We’ve combined the idea of a memristor and a phase-change device in a way that can go beyond the limitations of either device,” says Stephen Wu, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and of physics.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hesam Askari, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Sobhit Singh, Stephen Wu,
A person looks over an old manuscript in a room lit only by electric candles
In Photos
November 29, 2023 | 09:26 am

November 2023 in photos

Before we turn the calendar to December, here’s a look back at some images captured in November across the University.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, athletics, awards, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, River Campus Libraries,
Composite photo of a metal ball shot through a spring-loaded launcher during mechanical engineering class and lab.
Campus Life
November 20, 2023 | 04:02 pm

Mechanical engineering launches overhauled lab courses

Faculty members work with industry advisors to modernize hands-on aspects of the department’s curriculum.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Doug Kelley, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
view from the International Space Station with a large white arm and tube in front of a blue space backdrop.
Science & Technology
November 15, 2023 | 12:52 pm

New tools will help study quantum chemistry aboard the International Space Station

Rochester Professor Nicholas Bigelow helped develop experiments conducted at NASA’s Cold Atom Lab to probe the fundamental nature of the world around us.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nicholas Bigelow, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
man in a blue button down shirt and beige pants looks off into the distance as he walks on campus.
Campus Life
November 9, 2023 | 01:32 pm

Army veteran follows a winding path to success at Rochester

Students like Garrett Boehmer ’25 bring “experiences and background that add to our diverse community,” says the College’s associate director of admissions.

topics: diversity, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, veterans,
A student works at a laptop on a desk filled with computer equipment, his face is reflected in the large monitor to his left.
Science & Technology
November 9, 2023 | 09:36 am

Audio deepfake detective developing new sleuthing techniques

A National Institute of Justice fellowship allows Rochester graduate student You “Neil” Zhang to develop novel defenses against deepfake scams.

topics: artificial intelligence, Audio Information Research Lab, augmented reality, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, graduate fellows, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Justice, research funding, virtual reality,