Research at Rochester
LEAF
Research at Rochester: Anthropology fellowship supports and collaborates with local community
LEAF works closely with the local organization Flower City Noire Collective (FCNC) to carry out ethnographic research.
Research at Rochester
Research at Rochester: Nadine Grimm helps the world stay wise to its many languages
“Púù yá bámbámbɔ́ bísì bà vú mɔ̀ bî — yá bálɛ́ɛ̀ mápè’è máwɔ̀.” “For our ancestors who have left us…
iGEM
Research at Rochester: iGEM Team Saptasense finds sustainable solutions for maple sap
To what extent are they able to pursue their own experimental endeavors? iGEM’s Team Saptasense certainly found out over the course of this past summer and fall semester.
Research
Research at Rochester: Bajaj tackles political campaigning and engagement
Sophomore Gautam Bajaj has always been interested in making a difference in people’s lives. In middle school, Bajaj was a member of Model UN, keen on understanding the relationships between societies and within the international world.
Research at Rochester
Research at Rochester: Anderson facilitates assembly and design for engineers
Anderson’s hard work paid off when his ingenuity, research, and hard work allowed him to leave a lasting impact on the industry he loves.
optics
Research at Rochester: Rajaoberison helps explore the universe through machine learning
Rajaoberison writes machine learning algorithms to help James Webb’s 18 primary mirrors position themselves and counter piston phase error.
Diversity
Research Rochester: CHeT investigates race representation in health studies
The Center for Health + Technology (CHeT) conducts clinical research while advancing knowledge, reach, and clinical care the Rochester community. The Research Views project aims to understand race representation in research studies.
Microbiology
Research Rochester: Huishan Shi uses her passion for microbiology to study her own illness
Shi has always been interested in the human's immune system, leading her to study Microbiology. Personally affected by atopic dermatitis, Huishan joined the Beck Lab that focuses on the protein CLDN1 and its relationship to atopic dermatitis.
economics
Manohar uses economics to observe effects of climate change
Passionate about development economics, Junior Pramod Manohar studied how temperature shocks affect the output of major crops in India. Although the research process is challenging, he advises students to remain open-minded and adaptable.
Research
Research at Rochester: Leonor Teles reflects on her myriad of research experiences
Throughout her time at UR, Teles has worked in a variety of research projects and labs, ranging from improving UR’s drinking water systems to predicting stroke in patient carotid CT scans. Reflecting on her years of experience, Teles shares that, “ 99% of research is failure. It’s fine to mess up or to adapt the way you are learning.”