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Pairing light and sound to explore new frontiers in physics
URochester researcher William Renninger is named one of 21 new Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigators.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New imaging technique sees through deep tissue, dense fog, and other obstacles
The AI-enhanced technology could improve noninvasive cancer imaging, lower costs, and make LiDAR systems more effective in poor visibility.
URochester faculty appointed to named professorships
Named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of URochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.