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Photonics researchers report breakthrough in miniaturizing light-based chips
Wed, 26 Aug 2020
A Rochester team demonstrates a new way to control light as it moves through integrated circuits, paving a research avenue in communications, computing, and photonics research.
Faculty recognized as AS&E data science fellows
Thu, 02 Jul 2020
Physicist Gourab Ghoshal and electrical and computer engineer Gonzalo Mateos received alumni-supported fellowships to use data science in exploring their fields.
First mobile app for caregivers of children with FASD reaches trial stage
Tue, 07 Apr 2020
After two-and-a-half years of development and testing, the first promising results are in for an app designed to help caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Two Rochester scientists earn national recognition for excellence in engineering
Sat, 04 Apr 2020
Faculty members Benjamin Miller and Marvin Doyley have been inducted as fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
Rochester scientists receive NSF CAREER awards
Tue, 11 Feb 2020
The National Science Foundation has granted its most prestigious award in support of junior faculty, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, to several University of Rochester researchers this year.
New training in AR/VR tech gives Rochester doctoral students an edge
Wed, 18 Sep 2019
A $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation will establish a structured, well-rounded training program for University scholars applying augmented and virtual reality in health, education, design, and other fields.
Marvin Doyley selected for first cohort of national STEM leadership program
Wed, 28 Aug 2019
The professor of electrical and computer engineering is one of 20 faculty members nationwide who have been selected for the IAspire Leadership Academy, a program aimed at building diversity in STEM fields.
These mentors make a difference for first-generation, minority students
Thu, 08 Aug 2019
Five University of Rochester faculty mentors are the inaugural recipients of a new mentorship award from the University’s David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity.
Researchers ‘stretch’ the ability of 2D materials to change technology
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
Moore’s Law predicts that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double every two years. As technology nears the limits of Moore’s Law, Rochester researchers have combined 2D materials with oxide materials in a new way, with new possibilities for computing power.
Helping teens with asthma: ‘Is there a better way?’
Sun, 14 Apr 2019
For teens who have lived with asthma their entire lives, Hyekyun Rhee wondered if the gadgets and apps teens love could help them stay on top of their symptoms and take control of their care.