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Professors
Three URochester STEM professors awarded prizes for their unique approaches to teaching
This past October, three professors in various fields of STEM were granted the Goergen Award in recognition of their teaching accomplishments and skills. Named after URochester Trustees Robert and Pamela Goergen, this award recognizes URochester faculty for their excellence in teaching. The Goergen Award is often awarded for top-quality classroom performance, but can also be […]
birders log
Birder’s Log: Spooky spotlight on the birds that rule the night
We have all heard the expression, “the early bird catches the worm.” I, as an “early bird” myself, wake up as soon as the sun rises, looking forward to seeing the different birds singing and foraging during the daytime. But the excitement does not stop when the sun sets and the “early birds” return to rest; habitats high and low still teem with birdlife at night. Read More
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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
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
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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
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New URMC study discovers antioxidant supplements could increase your risk of cancer
New research conducted by URMC’s cancer researcher Dr. Isaac Harris, who oversees a lab that studies the role of antioxidants in cancer development, showed some of the drawbacks antioxidants can have for your health. Read More
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Birder’s Log: South Florida
South Florida is one of many places in the U.S. where birdlife is both diverse and abundant, and mid-winter through early spring is one of the best times to spot and photograph the different native and migratory birds. Read More