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Biomedical engineering PhD student Fazla Mashrur wears an electroencephalography cap during an experiment.
Latest NewsJuly 7, 2025

Jazz Fest, sunny days, outdoor happenings, and intrepid research. Explore how we spent the busiest of months at Rochester.

Graphic that shows a photo of Sarah Bjornland alongside the ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ "spirit R" and text that reads "Alumni Connections: Sarah Bjornland '17, optics."
July 3, 2025

Meaningful connections with faculty and industry experts helped the Rochester graduate find her niche in the field of optics.

Close up of fiber optics cables lit up with a woman out of focusing behind them looking at the cables.
June 30, 2025

An optics expert explains how thin strands of glass that transmit light make modern telecommunications possible.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.
June 27, 2025

Faculty across disciplines are being honored for groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship.

computer illustration of a group of connected atoms.
June 20, 2025

A new algorithm opens the door for using artificial intelligence and machine learning to study the interactions that happen on the surface of materials.

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.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.
May 29, 2025

Faculty members are being honored for notable and long-standing contributions to their respective fields.

Storm clouds roll past ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµâ€™s Rush Rhees Library.
May 29, 2025

We know exactly how to close out an academic year in style. Take a peek.

Five ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ faculty sit around a table for a discussion about artificial intelligence, business, and education.
May 16, 2025

Rochester faculty discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on education and how harnessing AI is essential for future-proofing the workforce.

Closeup of a medal bearing the ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ seal.
May 14, 2025

They’ll head to nations around the globe to pursue their academic passions.