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Three Rochester faculty join ranks of AAAS fellows
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
This is the first time since 2009 that three University faculty members have been elected in one year.
Continue ReadingAre these newly found rare cells a missing link in color perception?
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Rochester researchers harnessed adaptive optics to gain insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color.
Continue ReadingFirst-year students help NASA study the total solar eclipse
Tue, 02 Apr 2024
Rochester has one of about 30 teams nationwide taking observations for the Citizen CATE 2024 experiment.
Continue ReadingMarch 2024 in Photos
Fri, 29 Mar 2024
March ushered in spring and a wealth of activities across the University of Rochester. Take a brief look back at how we spent the month.
Continue ReadingThe science behind solar eclipse glasses
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
An optics professor explains how eclipse glasses protect your eyes from the sun’s light during an eclipse.
Continue ReadingImproved neuromonitoring could prevent brain injuries for patients on ECMO life support
Thu, 14 Mar 2024
Rochester researchers are developing multimodal, non-invasive ways to study the brain’s physiology and reduce neurological issues associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy.
Continue ReadingHarmful ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with new electrocatalysis method
Tue, 05 Mar 2024
A novel approach using laser-made nanomaterials made from nonprecious metals could lay the foundation for globally scalable remediation techniques.
Continue ReadingPlasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy
Fri, 01 Mar 2024
Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.
Continue ReadingRochester faculty appointed to named professorships
Fri, 01 Mar 2024
Named positions celebrate the contributions of professors as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
Continue ReadingCoursework: Advanced Lens Design teaches optics through teamwork
Fri, 23 Feb 2024
A popular optical engineering course equips students with technical and professional skills while putting them on the radar of industry-connected alumni.
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