sustainability

Undergraduates turn Martian air into plastics and fertilizer—earning top honors internationally.

The newly renamed Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering signals a commitment to shaping the future of the field.

There are no lazy days of summer at the University of Rochester. Check out how we kept busy during July and August.

By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.

Researchers improved solar power technology by engineering a solar thermoelectric generator 15 times more efficient than current state-of-the-art devices.

Rochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.

The inaugural cohort of Barbara J. Burger Chemical Sustainability Scholars embarks on 15-month paid research experiences. 

An inaugural annual conference and summer student programs will foster partnerships among academia, national labs, and the private sector.

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

The student-led team used synthetic biology to harness clean energy from bacteria while simultaneously capturing and storing carbon dioxide, taking home a gold medal in the process.