The Arts Hyam Plutzik’s poetry finds new voice in Spanish/English edition May 5, 2021 The work of a fondly remembered faculty member is revived in an edition that foregrounds issues of immigration and exile.
Voices & Opinion Current COVID spike in Bermuda a ‘precedented’ battle against pandemics April 30, 2021 Stuck indoors on a tiny island in Bermuda during a COVID lockdown, Rochester historian Michael Jarvis dug into his files to learn more about Bermuda’s previous experiences with imported epidemics.
Science & Technology Will your future clothes be made of algae? April 29, 2021 For the first time, Rochester researchers have used 3D printers and a novel bioprinting technique to print algae into living, photosynthetic materials that are tough and resilient.
Science & Technology Chemist William Jones elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 28, 2021 The Rochester chemistry professor is known for his groundbreaking research on carbon-hydrogen bonds, which can convert hydrocarbons into chemicals found in useful, everyday products.
The Arts Restaging of the ‘Blank Placard Dance’ at Rochester April 26, 2021 Students from the Program of Movement and Dance will present a recreation of the iconic 1960s work in the city of Rochester to inspire thought about the pandemic and the power of protest.
Voices & Opinion Oscars seek to increase diversity with newly proposed rules. Will it work? April 23, 2021 In an analysis for the Washington Post, Rochester political scientist Bethany Lacina and student Ryan Hecker ’23 offer a spoiler alert.
Campus & Community Students earn national award for conflict resolution project April 23, 2021 Mohammed Bah ’23 and Miguel Yakouma ’23 have received a Davis Projects for Peace grant to run a program in Central African Republic aimed at diffusing a religious civil war.
Campus & Community University honors Student Employees of the Year April 23, 2021 Political science research assistant Annie Rosenow ’22 and Simon Business School student peer Richard Koutouan ’21S (MBA) are recognized for their work.
Campus & Community Undergraduate scholars take a virtual stage to share findings April 19, 2021 Held online for the second year in a row, the annual Undergraduate Research Expo celebrates ‘an important part’ of University of Rochester culture.
University News Mentoring undergraduates through ‘uncharted territory’ in chemistry research April 14, 2021 Chemistry professor Ignacio Franco is the 2021 recipient of the College Award for Undergraduate Teaching and Research Mentorship.