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Close-up of the technology that makes the Rochester Quantum Network possible.

Science & Technology

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.

System of colorful neurons with glowing connections against a dark background.

Science & Technology

Do neurons transmit light?

Rochester researchers aim to determine if neurons can transport light like fiber-optic communications channels.

Four students play spike ball on the quad.

March 2025 in photos

A look back in photos at how we spent a busy March at the University of Rochester.

University of Rochester graduate student smiles while manipulating the apparatus in an optics lab.

Science & Technology

Twisting atomically thin materials could advance quantum computers

Placing two layers of special 2D materials together and turning them at large angles creates artificial atoms with intriguing optical properties.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

University News

Faculty earn awards and accolades for scholarship, research contributions

National and international organizations are recognizing Rochester faculty members for their work.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

University News

Awards and honors recognize faculty accomplishments

January 29, 2025

International, national, and statewide organizations have recently honored Rochester faculty for their contributions.

Triptych featuring black-and-white photos of Ehsan Hoque, Petros Tzeferacos, and William Renninger, the University of Rochester's recipients of the 2025 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

University News

Three Rochester faculty members receive nation’s highest honor for early-career investigators

January 16, 2025

Ehsan Hoque, William Renninger, and Petros Tzeferacos have been named Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipients.

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Science & Technology

Scientists developing microchips with brain and lung tissue to study viral neuroinflammation

October 16, 2024

Researchers will use tissue-on-chip technology as a new way to explore the relationship between the lungs and brain.

Night-time view of large multicolored sphere in center of Las Vegas downtown with fireworks in background.

From the Magazine

Reengineering the concert experience

Stu Elby ’82 helps make Sphere a revolutionary entertainment venue.

Student in graduation regalia surrounded by bubbles coming out of a bubble gun

May 2024 in Photos

In May, the University celebrated the Class of 2024—with a few detours along the way. Take a look back at the month in photos.