The Arts Open Letter novel wins National Book Award November 19, 2021 Winter in Sokcho is the first title from the University’s literary translation press to be awarded the prize.
Society & Culture Are political parties getting in the way of our well-being? November 19, 2021 On the contrary, a historical state-level analysis links party competition to increased public investment and greater social well-being.
In Photos Dance concert showcases the interplay of lights, music, and action in a brand-new space November 17, 2021 The Sloan Performing Arts Center serves as a new campus site for students, faculty, and guest artists to perform original choreography.
Society & Culture Can appearing less educated help right-leaning candidates win votes from the poor? November 16, 2021 Right-wing candidates in Brazil rely successfully on “descriptive representation” to win elections, according to Rochester political scientists.
Science & Technology More evidence of an evolutionary ‘arms race’ between genes and selfish genetic elements November 11, 2021 Christina Muirhead, a computational biologist and population geneticist in the lab of Daven Presgraves, further proves genes develop weapons to combat ‘parasites’ that litter the human genome.
Science & Technology Researchers develop novel 3D printing technique to engineer biofilms November 3, 2021 University of Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer and her colleagues are studying how engineered biofilms closely mimic natural ones. Their research may aid in developing drugs to fight the negative effects of these microorganisms that adhere to surfaces.
Science & Technology Better models of atmospheric ‘detergent’ can help predict climate change November 1, 2021 New research from Rochester scientist Lee Murray will aid in building more accurate computer models of the hydroxyl radical, an important ‘detergent of the atmosphere.’
University News Meet the recipients of the 2021 Goergen Awards for teaching excellence October 26, 2021 Rochester professors Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia will be formally recognized for their exceptional undergraduate teaching on October 28.
Campus & Community Jason Middleton: Looking at film with a critical eye October 26, 2021 The associate professor of English and visual and cultural studies lived all over the globe growing up, and developed a love of film at an early age.
Campus & Community Elaine Sia: Teaching the ‘how’ as well as the ‘what’ in science October 26, 2021 The biology professor has taught nearly 4,000 undergraduates since joining the University in 2000, including students in the 100-level Genetics, the first demanding course in that major.