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Our office is leading, partnering on, or shepherding a variety of efforts that make our University, our region, and our world ever better. Get a snapshot of a few of these major initiatives.
The University of Rochester’s “Boundless Possibility: 2030 Strategic Plan” champions a bold new model of scholarship—transdisciplinary research, where teams don’t just collaborate—they combine methodologies, perspectives, and fields to reshape what’s possible.
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AI is transforming the way we research and the discoveries we make. And, the University of Rochester is at the forefront of understanding and utilizing this burgeoning technology.
The University of Rochester is advancing the goals of the CHIPS and Science Act by leveraging its national leadership in optics, lasers, and materials science—key drivers of semiconductor innovation. Awarding more than 50% of all optics degrees in the U.S. and home to one of the largest university-based laser system programs, URochester’s foundational strengths uniquely position it to support and accelerate America’s semiconductor resurgence through initiatives like the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub.
The National Science Foundation initiative recognizes Science, Technology and Engineering of Laser and Laser Applications Research (STELLAR) contributions to growing the region’s laser workforce.
The University of Rochester is a Tier 1 research university—a place where students, faculty, and staff conduct some of the highest volume of research activity in the U.S. Learn about the University’s overarching research mission and areas of impact.
Science serving humanity
Learn about the vision, priorities, and structure of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), and the internal operations we support.
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