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7 rare books to celebrate the solar eclipse

Although you can’t technically check out these volumes—ranging from a medieval anthology to a mid-20th century how-to guide—they’re still worth ‘checking out.’

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Campus Life
March 8, 2024 | 10:55 am

Get ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8

Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the University of Rochester’s River Campus will be among the prime viewing spots for the next total solar eclipse.

topics: Dan Watson, Department of Physics and Astronomy, events, School of Arts & Sciences,
Science & Technology
March 21, 2024 | 03:56 pm

The science behind solar eclipse glasses

An optics professor explains how eclipse glasses protect your eyes from the sun’s light during an eclipse.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, James Zavislan,

The funding supports the acquisition of a state-of-the-art transmission electron microscope to accelerate research in quantum information science.

topics: alumni, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Computer Science, quantum science, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, URnano,

University news

An NSF CAREER Award, a ‘best publication’ honor, and leadership positions with national organizations comprise recent faculty achievements.

topics: awards, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, faculty, global engagement, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, Simon Business School,
University News
March 1, 2024 | 07:37 am

Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships

Named positions celebrate the contributions of professors as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

topics: Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Eastman School of Music, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center,
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