
Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation
Researchers improved solar power technology by engineering a solar thermoelectric generator 15 times more efficient than current state-of-the-art devices.

University’s STELLAR project advances in national ‘innovation engines’ competition
The National Science Foundation grant will connect University, industry, and business partners to grow the region’s laser workforce.

June 2025 in Photos
Jazz Fest, sunny days, outdoor happenings, and intrepid research. Explore how we spent the busiest of months at Rochester.

Faculty earn awards and accolades for scholarship, research contributions
National and international organizations are recognizing Rochester faculty members for their work.

Three Rochester faculty members receive nation’s highest honor for early-career investigators
Ehsan Hoque, William Renninger, and Petros Tzeferacos have been named Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipients.

Laboratory for Laser Energetics launches IFE-STAR ecosystem, workforce development initiatives
An inaugural annual conference and summer student programs will foster partnerships among academia, national labs, and the private sector.

Accolades showcase diverse accomplishments of Rochester faculty
Organizations recognizing Rochester faculty include the National Academy of Medicine and the American Physical Society.

How artificial intelligence is powering the fusion revolution
At the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester scientists harness AI to bring fusion research into sharper focus.

July and August 2024 in Photos
Summer saw no time for rest at the University of Rochester—and we quite like it that way. Take a look at how we spent July and August.

Is a gamma-ray laser possible?
Federal funding will allow Rochester scientists and their European collaborators to study the feasibility of coherent light sources beyond x-rays.