Hajim School News 2021
Rochester’s flexibility helps Valerie Battista thrive
December 18, 2021
During her sophomore year at the University of Rochester, Valerie Battista '23 was selected as a recipient of the Suzanne J. O’Brien Book Award, which recognizes students who excel academically and in leadership roles in their first year. It is a good predictor of students who will make the most of the opportunities available to them at the University.
Continue ReadingThe ‘best possible place’ to study both piano and photons
December 1, 2021
Nicholas Achuthan’23 arrived at the University of Rochester knowing he wanted to major in a STEM or engineering discipline, but not sure which one. “I didn’t have the slightest idea,” he says.
Continue ReadingA Look Back in Time
November 7, 2021
As the James Webb Space Telescope heads toward its launch date, dozens of Rochester faculty and alumni await the results of their contributions to the project, when the telescope begins sending images from 13.5 billion years ago.
Continue ReadingAn opportune moment to take a fresh look
November 4, 2021
I am so happy we can all be back together again this semester—in person!
Continue ReadingCelebrating our Achievements
November 1, 2021
The Hajim School is proud to recognize these recent achievements of its faculty members, staff, students, and alumni. They exemplify the University of Rochester motto: Meliora—ever better!
Continue ReadingEngineering students eye $250,000 XPRIZE
October 27, 2021
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur who recently launched the first all-civilian mission into space, has galvanized a collaboration of Hajim School engineering students to address a pressing issue on Earth: climate change.
Continue ReadingAlvin Lomibao wants to 'meet students where they are'
October 22, 2021
Alvin Lomibao ’09 ’13 MS, the Hajim School’s new assistant dean for undergraduate studies, says he is fortunate to be “picking up the baton” from such an able predecessor.
Continue ReadingHajim School students who excel at humanities as well
October 11, 2021
Three seniors at the top of their class in the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have “gone above and beyond” to excel in the humanities as well, says academic advisor Hana Goldstein.
Continue ReadingMuhammed El-Sayed finds ‘fantastic experience’ at Studio X
October 8, 2021
Muhammed El-Sayed ’22 says he tends to “jump in headfirst before thinking.”
Continue ReadingSummer REU sparks BME student’s passion for research
September 27, 2021
Tochukwu Toby Iyke-Nzeocha ’24 was warned that students just completing their first year don’t often get accepted by REU (research experience for undergraduates) summer programs.
Continue ReadingNew technique speeds measurement of ultrafast pulses
September 24, 2021
When we look at an object with our eyes, or with a camera, we can automatically gather enough pixels of light at visible wavelengths to have a clear image of what we see.
Continue ReadingKendra Watson’s ‘absolutely fantastic’ time at Rochester
August 18, 2021
Kendra Watson ’22 is happiest when she’s busy. Very busy.
Continue ReadingTracey Moyston ’22 wants to be a role model
July 20, 2021
Tracey Moyston ‘22 knew she wanted to pursue a career in STEM.
Continue ReadingHristijan Stojkovic, orphan turned scholar, knows the value of mentors
June 30, 2021
It wasn’t easy being a 10-year-old growing up in an orphanage in Serbia, says Hristijan Stojkovic ’22.
Continue ReadingOgi Bosic ’22: A quest for ‘useful’ knowledge
May 20, 2021
Ongjen ‘Ogi’ Bosic’s dream job is to one day design a Formula One race car.
Continue ReadingCongratulations to our 2021 student award winners
May 14, 2021
Congratulations to this year's recipients of Hajim School awards for outstanding achievement.
Continue ReadingClaire Wilson '21: 'a clear standout'
April 13, 2021
“I truly believe that college is what you make of it,” says Claire Wilson ’21 of chemical engineering.
Continue ReadingOpen Sessions makes a comeback—despite COVID-19
April 2, 2021
The recording studio at Gavett Hall resonates to the sound of a live performance by Bellwether Breaks.
Continue ReadingDias lab reports new technique for synthesizing superconducting materials
March 28, 2021
University of Rochester researchers who demonstrated superconducting materials at room temperatures last fall, now report a new technique in the quest to also create the materials at lower pressures.
Continue ReadingDominick Harasimiuk: Eager to begin career in finance and technology
March 8, 2021
One of the biggest benefits of attending the University of Rochester for Dominick Harasimiuk ’21 has been the opportunity to meet so many interesting, supportive, and caring people.
Continue ReadingShe would like to be an innovator like Elon Musk
January 12, 2021
Tram Nguyen ’22 doesn’t do anything halfway.
Continue ReadingFrancis Pellegrino: a passion for entrepreneurship
January 7, 2021
What motivates and inspires outstanding University of Rochester undergraduates like Francis Pellegrino ’22 to be entrepreneurs—to start their own companies even before they graduate?
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