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many musicians performing together in separate Zoom windows.
The Arts
October 16, 2020 | 12:49 pm

The show must go on(line)

University campuses look and feel different this fall, but as we continue to social distance and limit the capacity of large spaces, Rochester musicians have found ways to stay connected with their audiences.

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, Audio and Music Engineering, Eastman School of Music, Rachel Waddel, School of Arts and Sciences,
Quantum processor closeup.
Science & Technology
October 15, 2020 | 08:47 am

Quantum engines? Entanglement as fuel?

It’s still more science fiction than science fact, but perfect energy efficiency may be one step closer due to new research by Rochester physicists.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
portrait of Brian Basu standing outside Rush Rhees Library
Campus Life
October 14, 2020 | 10:52 am

College finds a connection with students in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican students who arrived as guests after Hurricane Maria have made their mark on campus—and helped the College attract more students from the island.

topics: admissions, diversity-inclusion, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
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Society & Culture
October 8, 2020 | 03:42 pm

How to make sense of 2020’s unusual election season

Rochester political scientists say concerns about this year’s electoral process are challenging some fundamental ideas about the nation.

topics: Department of Political Science, elections, Gretchen Helmke, School of Arts and Sciences,
Voices & Opinion
October 7, 2020 | 04:32 pm

Rochester pop music expert on guitarist Van Halen’s ‘deep roots in rock’

In an opinion article for CNN, rock historian John Covach writes that behind Eddie Van Halen’s “blistering guitar solos” was an “exceptional musical gift and keen pop intelligence.”

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, Eastman School of Music, Institute for Popular Music, John Covach, School of Arts and Sciences,
Pink rod-shaped Enterobacteriaceae bacteria illustration.
Science & Technology
October 1, 2020 | 11:58 am

A route to better antibiotics: understanding ‘stressed bacteria’

Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer’s research into the mechanisms behind bacteria’s responses may lead to more effective antibiotics and less antibiotic resistance.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,