University News Department of Black Studies welcomes new faculty September 21, 2023 Jordan Ealey and Philip V. McHarris bring their scholarly expertise in Black creativity and Black geographies to Rochester.
Society & Culture Mt. Hope Family Center awarded $8.5M to continue child maltreatment studies September 15, 2023 Funding from the National Institutes of Health builds on the grant given five years ago to establish the TRANSFORM multidisciplinary national research and resource center.
Society & Culture The Brazilian miracle that wasn’t September 14, 2023 In his new book, anthropologist Daniel Reichman finds a competing narrative of progress that reveals a tension at the heart of contemporary Brazil.
Science & Technology A quantum leap in cooling atoms for better computers September 12, 2023 A new grant will allow John Nichol and his team to study thermoelectricity to help develop more efficient quantum computers.
Science & Technology Could artificial intelligence power the future of fusion? September 5, 2023 Rochester scientists will develop machine learning to help predict, design, and improve laser-fusion implosions for inertial fusion energy.
Science & Technology Cracking the code of nutrient segregation August 31, 2023 New research on fruit flies provides key insights into the nutrients essential for embryo development.
Health & Medicine Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice August 23, 2023 The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.
Health & Medicine Thriving while living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) August 21, 2023 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a pressing public health problem—and the University is home to one of only two specialty diagnostic clinics in New York state.
Society & Culture Do the benefits of school choice miss the grade? August 11, 2023 A Rochester economist shares insights everyone should know about such school choice policies, whether or not you’re currently the parent or guardian of school-age children.
Health & Medicine Faculty lauded for research and service contributions August 8, 2023 The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.