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Barry Silverstein ’84 to help lead the future of AR/VR at URochester
The former senior director and chief technology officer of optics and display in Meta’s Reality Labs will direct the Center for Extended Reality.
Uncovering how cells build tissues and organs
URochester engineers are exploring the mechanical signals that guide development, to gain insights into disease and regenerative medicine.
Atomic insights could boost chemical manufacturing efficiency
URochester researchers develop algorithms that reveal how propane becomes propylene for everyday products.
Metasurfaces show promise in boosting AR image clarity and brightness
New design could make augmented reality glasses more power-efficient and practical for everyday wear.
URochester researcher joins global effort to advance quantum electrodynamics
Antonino Di Piazza leads on theory for a multimillion-dollar project exploring the limits of light–matter interaction.
David Foster: Guiding students to find their own path
Student advocacy, industry experience and rigorous theoretical knowledge earned him URochester’s highest award for teaching.
A proud naval tradition at URochester turns 80
The University’s Naval ROTC unit has trained generations of student-leaders and military officers, shaping academic excellence and national service.
URochester students engineer bacteria to build a future on Mars
Undergraduates turn Martian air into plastics and fertilizer—earning top honors internationally.
Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS): Blending creativity and engineering in synthesizer design
The synthesizers Rick Carl ’19, ’20 (MS) created for Moog Music Inc. are part of a new cutting-edge lab at URochester.
October 2025 in photos
Pumpkin spice season is in full effect. Take a walk back through how we spent October at the University of Rochester.