Recent News
URochester students engineer bacteria to build a future on Mars
Undergraduates turn Martian air into plastics and fertilizer—earning top honors internationally.
Forming bonds between chemical and sustainability engineering
The newly renamed Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering signals a commitment to shaping the future of the field.
July and August 2025 in Photos
There are no lazy days of summer at the University of Rochester. Check out how we kept busy during July and August.
Surprising adaptations let yeast beat the heat
By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.
Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation
Researchers improved solar power technology by engineering a solar thermoelectric generator 15 times more efficient than current state-of-the-art devices.
Time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?
Rochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.
New scholars program is a catalyst for undergraduate research on chemical sustainability
The inaugural cohort of Barbara J. Burger Chemical Sustainability Scholars embarks on 15-month paid research experiences.
Laboratory for Laser Energetics launches IFE-STAR ecosystem, workforce development initiatives
An inaugural annual conference and summer student programs will foster partnerships among academia, national labs, and the private sector.
Can sea sponge biology transform imaging technology?
Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.
Undergraduate students use bacteria to create clean energy
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.