Lindsey Valich

Lindsey Valich

Lindsey Valich

Senior Communications Specialist

lvalich@ur.rochester.edu

RECENT POSTS

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.

Science & Technology

Why the future of computing is quantum

September 24, 2025

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

Low angle view of CERN Compact Muon Solenoid detector, used to measure the electroweak mixing angle, a component of the Standard Model of Particle Physics.

Science & Technology

Physicists reach a new milestone in understanding the universe’s fundamental forces

September 16, 2025

Rochester researchers involved with CERN make groundbreaking measurements of the electroweak mixing angle, strengthening an understanding of particle physics.

A close up of hands taking a sample of yeast from moss on a tree.

Science & Technology

Surprising adaptations let yeast beat the heat

August 21, 2025

By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.

Image of a white puzzle against a yellow background with a final white piece just away from completing the puzzle.

Science & Technology

New theory may solve quantum ‘jigsaw puzzle’

The theory explains how quantum environments can steer chemical reactions—speeding them up or slowing them down without adding heat or light.

Illustration of a close-up of vertical stacks of light blue cubes representing qudits in Hilbert space connected at the bottom to circuitry.

Science & Technology

Researchers discover more efficient way to route information in quantum computers

Using qudits, Rochester scientists have solved a notoriously difficult problem involving Hilbert space, or the quantum matrix.

The view from the rim of the caldera of Olympus Mons on Mars, the largest volcano in the solar system.

Science & Technology

Mars surface patterns resemble Earth, revealing secrets of its past

Wave-like landforms on Mars offer insights about the planet’s icy past, its potential habitability, and the physics of flowing granular materials.

Interior of an ultra-high vacuum chamber of a scanning tunneling microscope.

Science & Technology

New molecule could pave the way for more efficient computers

A team of scientists has developed the “world’s most electrically conductive organic molecule.”

Graphic featuring Bryce Davis, the University of Rochester "spirit R," and the words "alumni connections."

Campus & Community

Bryce Davis ’20: Combining music and finance into a fulfilling career

The economics and music major found his path by embracing unexpected opportunities.

John Nichol standin behind a dilution refrigerator, used to study quantum systems, including nuclear-spin dark states.

Science & Technology

Scientists directly prove the existence of a nuclear-spin dark state

February 12, 2025

Confirmation of this elusive state in quantum systems could lead to more efficient quantum devices.

Two Neanderthals in a grassy field point off into the distance to illustrate the evolution of Neanderthal DNA.

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How Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival

December 16, 2024

New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.

Student in a lab coat and safety gear pipes bacteria that will eventually form bioglass microlenses.

Science & Technology

Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?

December 13, 2024

Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.

Group of five students who work on synthetic biology projects in white lab coats sitting around a table filled with beakers and others scientific equipment.

Science & Technology

Undergraduate students use bacteria to create clean energy

December 3, 2024

The student-led team used synthetic biology to harness clean energy from bacteria while simultaneously capturing and storing carbon dioxide, taking home a gold medal in the process.