2013 Commencement Honorees Announced
The University’s 163rd commencement ceremonies will recognize the contributions of distinguished leaders and scholars who will receive honorary degrees, Eastman and Hutchison Medals for exemplary service, and awards for scholarship and teaching.
CompSci Grad Student Gets Microsoft Fellowship
Walter Lasecki’s work has been previously covered in the New York Times, the MIT Technology Review, Gizmodo, and other publications.
Student Team Wins an International da Vinci Award
The five engineering students developed the MonoMano Cycling Control System, which enables riders to steer, brake, and shift gears on a recumbent tricycle with one hand.
Fellowship Prepares Student for Career in International Affairs
Jonathan Johnson ’14 has been selected as a 2013 Public Policy & International Affairs Fellow at Carnegie Mellon’s Junior Summer Institute.
Greek Leadership Association Honors Four at Rochester
Three undergraduates and one fraternity at the University of Rochester were honored with four awards at the Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA) Conference.
Study Abroad Scholarships Awarded
Five juniors have accepted Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad for spring 2013.
American Physical Society Honors Chemist
Todd Krauss is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of nanoscience, especially the photophysics of nanoscale semiconductors.
Chemistry Professor Recognized
The New York Section of the American Chemical Society has named Eisenberg the winner of its 2013 William H. Nichols Medal Award.
Electronic Imaging Researcher Recognized
Sharma is being recognized for contributions to electronic imaging and media security. His work has had a lasting impact in both the academic community and in industry, and he holds over 50 US patents.
NEA Grant Translates into Support for Open Letter
Selected from a pool of 1,509, the press was awarded $45,000 to support the promotion of books in translation and the continuation of the translation centric website, Three Percent.