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January 9, 2024 | 12:49 pm

New NIH-funded center could soon reduce the need for pharmaceutical trials on animals

Rochester is one of four NIH-sponsored centers that aims to produce tissue-on-chip devices as FDA-qualified drug development tools.

topics: Benjamin Miller, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hani Awad, Institute of Optics, James McGrath, Materials Science Program, Medical Center, research funding,
Science & Technology
December 19, 2023 | 08:27 am

Machine learning boosts search for new materials

Rochester scientists have developed deep-learning models that can sift through the massive amounts of data generated by X-ray diffraction techniques.

topics: Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Materials Science Program, Niaz Abdolrahi, research finding,
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May 16, 2023 | 01:29 pm

Rochester named an REU site for undergraduate semiconductor research

The National Science Foundation has named Rochester as one of six new grant-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites.

topics: featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Materials Science Program, research funding, undergraduate research,
Science & Technology
April 27, 2023 | 02:50 pm

Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production

A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.

topics: Andrew White, Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Kara Bren, Materials Science Program, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability, Todd Krauss,
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October 6, 2022 | 11:58 am

Bioplastics made of bacteria can reduce plastic waste in oceans

A team of scientists, including biology professor Anne S. Meyer, is developing plastic materials that degrade in oceans.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Materials Science Program, National Science Foundation, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
August 31, 2022 | 10:18 am

CAREER awards recognize role models in research, education

Six Rochester researchers have received the National Science Foundation’s most esteemed recognition for early-career faculty members.

topics: Andrea Pickel, awards, community engagement, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jessica Shang, Materials Science Program, Ralf Haefner, research funding, Ross Maddox, School of Arts and Sciences, Sreepathi Pai, Thomas Howard,
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