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The stage, seats, and chandelier of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre with an overlay of text that reads "Eastman School of Music at the ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ presents Soundtrax Film Music Festival."
Latest NewsOctober 3, 2025

The ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ debuts the first North American festival dedicated to the art and science of film music.

John Nichol smiling against a white background next to a thought bubble that says "what is quantum" near text that reads "ever wonder" for an explainer about quantum computing.
September 24, 2025

The strengths and limitations of computing advances are pushing the boundaries of what quantum machines can do.

Benjamin Castaneda next to an illustration that says "my rochester story with Benjamin Castaneda '09 *PhD), professor, biomedical engineering."
September 17, 2025

Professor Benjamín Castañeda ’09 (PhD) leads a global effort to meet critical needs for medical technology.

two students make adjustments to two yellow panels on the ground.
August 21, 2025

Rochester seniors and master’s students provide businesses and nonprofits solutions to real-world problems.

An 80s cassette player with tapes scattered around it and an iPad displaying SketchCassette, a plug-in offered by Aberrant DSP.
August 12, 2025

Daniel Fine ’19 and Ben Schmitz ’19 create digital plug-ins that add unique effects to musical tracks, delighting amateur hobbyists and award-winning producers.

Two people in a green wheat field with a drone flying nearby overhead.
July 28, 2025

Electrical and computer engineers want to mimic the brain’s visual system to create AI tools for guiding autonomous systems.

Close-up of a chip-scale laser held in front of a penny, highlighting its miniature size and intricate gold circuitry.
May 30, 2025

The chip-scale laser has applications ranging from guiding autonomous vehicles to detecting gravitational waves.

Edward Ashton, author of Mickey7, looks at the camera with his arms folded. Behind him is an extensive bookshelf and a framed movie poster for "Mickey 17."
March 4, 2025

Alumnus Edward Ashton’s sci-fi novel Mickey7 gets a Hollywood glow up with Bong Joon-ho’s film Mickey 17.

A hand holds up a phone and on the screen the new QR code technology to prevent quishing.
February 11, 2025

The improved QR code format would let smartphone users know if they’re heading to a secure website—or wading into a potential ‘quishing’ scam.

side-by-side headshots of Steve Goldman and Eby Friedman
December 11, 2024

Steve Goldman and Eby Friedman are being recognized for their pioneering contributions.