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Nicholas George, a trailblazer in holography, diffraction, theory, and optics, remembered
The professor emeritus and former director of the Institute of Optics leaves a legacy of innovation and mentorship.
Why icy landscapes can behave like oobleck
URochester researchers use mathematical modeling to explore how wave-like soil patterns form—and what they could reveal about landscape stability.
URochester students help New York small businesses harness data and AI
The New York State Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence connected 10 local businesses with student interns.
How AI could help detect tooth decay and gum disease earlier
An NIH grant will help URochester researchers expand access to early oral disease detection beyond the dentist’s office.
11 new URochester academic programs to know about
All corners of the URochester have created new and forthcoming programs for students to learn, discover, heal, and create.
Yellowjackets from the start: Welcome Week sets the tone for a new school year
Excitement, anticipation, and school spirit abound as new and returning students arrive at URochester for the start of the 2026–27 academic year.
Helping NASA see the universe in a new light
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will let scientists survey the cosmos like never before, thanks in part to dozens of URochester alumni.
Can scientists predict—and control—turbulence?
URochester joins a new NSF–funded center to find the answers by combining experiments, theory, simulations, and AI.
Deep dives and high stakes
From coral reefs to human spaceflight, two URochester alumni are asking questions—and finding answers—at the planet’s most demanding frontiers.
How light can fight abdominal infections
A light-activated therapy being tested at URochester could give doctors an antibiotic-free way to target stubborn abdominal infections.