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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, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Bird perched on large rock against hazy sky.
Science & Technology
November 28, 2023 | 09:36 am

How do living things use meaningful information to survive?

A team from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has applied the theory of semantic information to a realistic model capturing attributes of living systems—and found the critical point where information matters for survival.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Gourab Ghoshal, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Large red sphere representing a qubit.
Science & Technology
November 17, 2023 | 08:43 am

Qubit by qubit: Optimizing silicon for quantum computing

A team of researchers including John Nichol, an associate professor of physics, has won a grant from the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research to address challenges posed by silicon spin qubits.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, John Nichol, research funding, School of Arts and 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,
White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.
University News
October 30, 2023 | 03:54 pm

Faculty earn awards and accolades for research and leadership

National academies, professional associations, a news publication, and a private foundation have recently recognized University of Rochester faculty members.

topics: awards, faculty, featured-post-side, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,
Triptych of the 2023 Goergen Award recipients: Whitney Gegg-Harrison, Jack Downey, and James McGrath.
Uncategorized
October 25, 2023 | 12:24 pm

Professors of religion, writing, and biomedical engineering recognized for teaching excellence

Whitney Gegg-Harrison, Jack Downey, and James McGrath approach undergraduate teaching at Rochester in distinctive ways that resonate with their students.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, awards, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Religion and Classics, featured-post, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Writing Speaking and Argument Program,