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Birder’s Log: Spotlight on warblers
Warblers are one of my favorite songbird groups for the many reasons I listed above. While there are multiple groups of songbirds called “warblers,” this article focuses on the species in the Americas, including those in the family Parulidae — also called “wood warblers,” — and why they are one of the most remarkable songbirds. Read More
Laser Lab
Inside Rochester’s Laser Lab: Home to The World’s Largest Academic Laser
The LLE received $13.7 million to enter the final design phase for the U.S. National Science Foundation Optical Parametric Amplifier Line (NSF OPAL), to make it an even more powerful academic laser facility. Read More
Faculty Profile
From Eastman Student to Tenured Professor — Dr. Cory Hunter’s Rochester Journey
Professor Cory Hunter has received tenure, marking a new chapter in a career shaped by gospel music, scholarship, ministry, and teaching. Read More
Research
iGEM’s V.E.R.D.A.N.T. Engineers Bacteria as an Environmentally Friendly Pesticide Alternative
URochester undergraduate students in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) program have been working to find and develop a solution to this problem. Read More
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Birder’s Log: Spotlight on Migration
For birds, the cycle of migration occurs annually and is linked with the changing of the seasons as well as the abundance of food. Read More
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Birder’s Log: Spotlight on shorebirds
It may be the middle of September and the weather has started to cool, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still reminisce about summer from time to time. Every July or August, when I visit the beach or even when I’m near a body of fresh water, I always look forward to spotting one unique group of birds. Read More
Community
Choose your own adventure, Rochester fall edition
There is so much to do and see during the fall season in the greater Rochester area. Go out and explore and see what else there is to do besides sit in the library and do school work. Read More
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Birder’s Log: California birding in Orange County
California has been an enchanting and unforgettable place to bird and encounter multiple different species in a wide variety of habitats. For me, Southern California has been a longtime favorite place in the U.S. to visit, and seeing this area’s wide variety of bird species and its diverse natural habitats has been a real treat. Read More
awards
Balancing act: Garnish Scholars reflect on academics, athletics, and legacy
The Garnish Award honors the first three years of achievement, recognizing the dedication, relationships, and personal growth behind these milestones, and the constant balance between academic and athletic commitments. Read More
rochester area
Studying, Stress, and Taking Time to Step Away: A Guide to Surviving a New Semester
The beginning of a fall semester — whether you are a wide-eyed first-year or a senior that cannot wait to leave — is an exciting yet stressful checkpoint for all college students. Adjusting to a new living area, rigorous courses and demanding extracurriculars while balancing a healthy lifestyle is one of the biggest challenges students face. Read More