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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
January 16, 2025 | 02:01 pm

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.

topics: artificial intelligence, awards, Department of Computer Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ehsan Hoque, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Petros Tzeferacos, School of Arts and Sciences, William Renninger,
Diptych of the book cover art for "Melvill" by Rodrigo Fresán and "Muzzle for Witches" by Dubravka Ugresic, both translated and published by Open Letter Press and longlisted by the National Book Critics Circle translation prize.
The Arts
December 21, 2024 | 03:46 pm

Two Open Letter books nominated by National Book Critics Circle

Rochester’s literary translation press edited and published two of the longlisted books for the organization’s 2024 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.

topics: alumni, Chad Post, Department of English, literary translation, literature, Open Letter, School of Arts and Sciences,
A solar eclipse is seen from the University of Rochester's River Campus
Campus Life
December 19, 2024 | 02:00 pm

2024: The year in photos and video

University photographer J. Adam Fenster shares his favorite images that he made this year. Plus, a look back at 2024 in video.

topics: Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, 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 18, 2024 | 12:31 pm

Awards and accolades spotlight faculty contributions

Professional associations and scholarly organizations are recognizing the accomplishments of Rochester faculty.

topics: awards, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing,
Two Neanderthals in a grassy field point off into the distance to illustrate the evolution of Neanderthal DNA.
Science & Technology
December 16, 2024 | 01:41 pm

How Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival

New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.

topics: Department of Biology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Student in a lab coat and safety gear pipes bacteria that will eventually form bioglass microlenses.
Science & Technology
December 13, 2024 | 02:35 pm

Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?

Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability,