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Novel chirped pulses defy ‘conventional wisdom’
Wed, 16 Jun 2021
Rochester researchers have advanced a groundbreaking technique first pioneered at the University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics. As a result, they've produced chirped pulses in a way that works even with relatively low-quality, inexpensive equipment.
Rochester laser experiments demonstrate ‘helium rain’ likely falls in the solar system
Tue, 01 Jun 2021
An international research team including University of Rochester scientists has validated a nearly 40-year-old prediction that helium rain is possible inside planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.
To drill down on anti-Asian hate crimes, Rochester researchers harness social media
Wed, 19 May 2021
Information gleaned from thousands of Twitter users lets the researchers gauge public opinion toward #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate.
Members of the College Class of 2021 reflect on four eventful years at the University
Tue, 18 May 2021
As they prepare to graduate with the College’s Class of 2021, students from near and far say they’re well prepared for the future.
Eight Rochester undergraduates win scholarships for summer research in Germany
Tue, 18 May 2021
The DAAD-RISE program enables outstanding students in the sciences to conduct research at top German universities.
Two sophomores receive Critical Language Scholarships
Mon, 10 May 2021
Diego Encinas ’23 will study Portuguese and Jason Hahn ’23 will study Russian as part of government immersion program.
Microscopes and soap bubbles show the ‘art of science’
Fri, 07 May 2021
Rochester students and researchers used cutting-edge lab technologies to create the images in this year’s Art of Science Competition.
Recent graduate awarded global leadership scholarship at Stanford University
Thu, 06 May 2021
Suman Kumar ’19 will pursue a master’s degree in international policy, joining students from across the globe for the selective program.
‘I am ready to be many things’
Thu, 06 May 2021
As he prepares for graduation, Beirut native Marc Haddad ’21 says he's had “some of the best experiences of my life” at Rochester.
Optics grad has her eyes on the stars
Thu, 06 May 2021
Optical engineer Alyssa Ho ’21 is headed to Raytheon to work on space system projects.