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Awards spotlight accomplishments of URochester faculty
An NSF CAREER Award, young scholar recognition, and a hall of fame induction are among recent faculty achievements.
AI reveals how the brain clears harmful waste
The new approach combines MRI scans and AI tools to measure fluid flow linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
The energy-efficient desalination system produces fresh water without chemical additives and transforms leftover salts into useful materials.
While you were sleeping: URochester reshapes the science of sleep
URochester’s researchers and clinicians are helping us understand the science of sleep—including how it might be one of the most consequential forces in human health.
Work becomes more human in the age of AI
URochester experts explain how AI could support care, creativity, and connection—while leaving empathy, curiosity, and judgment firmly in human hands.
Recognition, research, and global reach for students and alumni
URochester student and alumni award recipients are pursuing research, entrepreneurship, and community-based work around the globe.
Eastman School launches new major in music creation and technology
The program builds on URochester’s growing leadership at the intersection of music, engineering, sound, and digital innovation.
From mushrooms to molecules, science becomes art
The annual Ed and Barbara Hajim Art of Science Competition showcases how scientific discovery takes visual form across disciplines.
Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements
URochester faculty members have received national honors from professional and scholarly organizations.
URochester launches interdisciplinary Department of Sound Arts and Engineering
The collaboration between the Eastman School of Music and Hajim School of Engineering bridges audio technology and artistry.