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illustration showing a large grey cylinder in space rotating around a smaller asteroid.
Science & Technology
December 8, 2022 | 12:00 pm

Cities on asteroids? It could work—in theory

A popular science fiction idea in TV shows like Amazon’s The Expanse, Rochester scientists are using physics and engineering principles to show how asteroids could be future viable space habitats.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 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
December 1, 2022 | 10:13 am

Rochester faculty garner recognition for professional accomplishments

Several University of Rochester faculty members have received awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

topics: awards, Eastman School of Music, global engagement, Institute of Optics, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, Warner School of Education,
a plate of pancakes and maple syrup making a funny face with fruit..
Science & Technology
November 16, 2022 | 04:43 pm

Rochester students develop award-winning devices to ‘save syrup’

A team of Rochester undergraduates was recognized in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition for developing solutions to problems in the maple syrup industry.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, awards, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
Black and white photo of the four members of Freedom Singers, four gospel musicians from Georgia, singing and clapping.
The Arts
November 15, 2022 | 02:57 pm

Is gospel music losing its Black roots?

Musicologist Cory Hunter identifies a notable contemporary shift in the century-old musical form.

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, Eastman School of Music, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
several single white feathers with orange and yellow tips laid in a row.
Science & Technology
November 15, 2022 | 11:35 am

Birds of a feather flock together?

Maria Castaño, a third-year PhD student in biology, studies populations of birds to understand the processes that lead to the creation of new species.

topics: awards, Department of Biology, featured-post, School of Arts and Sciences,
Josh Shapiro at a podium with a sign reading "Shapiro for Governor."
Society & Culture
November 9, 2022 | 01:25 pm

Alumnus Josh Shapiro elected Pennsylvania’s next governor

Josh Shapiro ’95 has won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, making him the first University of Rochester alumnus to be elected a United States governor.

topics: alumni, Department of Political Science, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences,