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Data science students help speed up Rochester Fire Department’s emergency responses

The students analyzed millions of data points to determine where to best place fire stations, fire trucks, and other resources.

Student in a lab coat and safety gear pipes bacteria that will eventually form bioglass microlenses.

Science & Technology

Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?

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

student musicians play on a stage with a film projected behind them to illustrate a film score analysis class at the Eastman School of Music.

Composing in reel time

A journey through film score history sets students on the path to understanding—and crafting—their own compositions.

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From the Magazine

A catalyst for change

The new Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute will drive transformations in research, training, care, and advocacy.

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Society & Culture

Historic Bermuda reshapes our understanding of colonial America

Smithsonian Magazine highlights the role of a Rochester historian and archaeologist in unearthing Bermuda’s colonial origins.

Hands sculpting a clay brain to illustrate neural sculpting of brain activity patterns.

Science & Technology

Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel)

Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns.

Science & Technology

Researchers developing tool to instantly conceal and anonymize voices

The voice-changer system will produce computer-generated speech within milliseconds, allowing users to control factors like age, gender, and dialect.

Colorful, stylized illustration of Karen Durkin, who reflects on the role of women's sports in her life, career, and society at large.

From the Magazine

A ‘boom’ in women’s sports

Karen Durkin ’87 reflects on how women’s sports became big business.

Group of five students who work on synthetic biology projects in white lab coats sitting around a table filled with beakers and others scientific equipment.

Science & Technology

Undergraduate students use bacteria to create clean energy

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.

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Awards and accolades spotlight faculty contributions

Professional associations and scholarly organizations are recognizing the accomplishments of Rochester faculty.

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Two Rochester faculty members named fellows of National Academy of Inventors

Steve Goldman and Eby Friedman are being recognized for their pioneering contributions.

portrait of Anthony Beckman.

Anthony Beckman named interim associate vice president for research administration

Beckman, who has been involved in sponsored research projects at the University for more than 20 years, will begin the interim role on January 1.