Research - University of Rochester

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <title>Research - University of Rochester</title> <meta name="description" content="The University of Rochester is one of the leading research universities in the world, developing breakthroughs in knowledge and creativity by crossing boundaries." /> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, minimum-scale=1" /> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge" /> <link rel="preconnect" href="https://use.typekit.net" crossorigin /> <link rel="preconnect" href="https://p.typekit.net" crossorigin />  <link rel="preload" as="style" href="https://use.typekit.net/zcp7miu.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://use.typekit.net/zcp7miu.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/templatefiles/2023/css/main.min.css" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="/templatefiles/2023/js/main.min.js"></script>  <script>(function (w, d, s, l, i) { w[l] = w[l] || []; w[l].push({ 'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(), event: 'gtm.js' }); var f = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j = d.createElement(s), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? '&l=' + l : ''; j.async = true; j.src = 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; f.parentNode.insertBefore(j, f); })(window, document, 'script', 'dataLayer', 'GTM-TT7PP8Z');</script>   <meta property="og:locale" content="en_US" /> <meta property="og:type" content="website" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Research at the University of Rochester" /> <meta property="og:description" content="The University of Rochester is one of the leading research universities in the world, developing breakthroughs in knowledge and creativity." /> <meta property="og:image" content="http://www.rochester.edu/assets/images/2022-rochester-link-preview.jpg" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://www.rochester.edu/research/" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="University of Rochester" /> <meta name="twitter:site" content="@UofR" /> <meta name="twitter:creator" content="@UofR" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /> <meta property="twitter:title" content="Research at the University of Rochester" /> <meta property="twitter:description" content="The University of Rochester is one of the leading research universities in the world, developing breakthroughs in knowledge and creativity." /> <meta property="twitter:image" content="http://www.rochester.edu/assets/images/2022-rochester-link-preview.jpg" /> </head> <body class="aboutpage" id="research"> <header id="top"> <a class="skip-link screen-reader-text" href="#content">Skip to content</a> <div class="site-header"> <div class="site-header--identity"> <a href="/" title="University of Rochester Homepage"> <img width="300" height="62" src="/assets/images/ur-logo.svg" alt="University of Rochester logo" /> </a> </div>  <button class="site-header--search-control---mobile" id="search_btn_mobile" onclick="document.getElementById('search_main').focus(); return false;" title="Open Mobile Search" aria-label="Mobile Search"> <i class="fa-solid fa-search"></i> <i class="fa-solid fa-times"></i> <div class="menu-btn-text"> <span class="open">Search</span><span class="close">Close</span> </div> </button> <button class="site-header--menu-control" title="Open Mobile Menu" aria-label="Mobile Menu"> <i class="fa-solid fa-bars"></i> <i class="fa-solid fa-times"></i> <div class="menu-btn-text"> <span class="open">Menu</span><span class="close">Close</span> </div> </button> <nav class="site-header--nav-container" role="navigation"> <div class="site-header--nav site-header--nav__primary"> <ul> <li><a href="/academics">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="/research">Research</a></li> <li><a href="/admissions">Admissions</a></li> <li><a href="/campus-life">Campus Life</a></li> <li><a href="/medicine">Medicine</a></li> <li><a href="/about">About</a></li> </ul> </div>  <div class="site-header--nav site-header--nav__secondary"> <ul> <li><a href="/working">Work Here</a></li> <li><a href="/visit">Visit</a></li> <li><a href="/advancement/">Give</a></li> <li> <button class="site-header--search-control" id="search_btn" title="Open Search" aria-label="Open Search"> <i class="fa-solid fa-search" onclick="document.getElementById('search_main').focus(); return false;"></i> <i class="fa-solid fa-times" onclick="document.getElementById('search_btn').focus(); return false;"></i> SEARCH</button> </li> </ul> </div>  </nav>  </div>  </header> <div class="canvas"> <section class="hero version-three video-hero"> <div class="hero-site"> <div class="hero-text-section"> <h1 class="page-text--title two">Research at Rochester</h1> </div> <div class="hero-image video_bg"> <video autoplay="" loop="" muted="" playsinline="" src="../assets/videos/Research_web_banner2_1920x680_1.mp4" type="video/mp4" class="video" id="media-video" title="Montage of research students doing a variety of experiments at University of Rochester"> <source src="../assets/videos/Research_web_banner2_1920x680_1.mp4" type="video/mp4" title="Montage of research students doing a variety of experiments at University of Rochester" /> <source src="../assets/videos/Research_web_banner2_1920x680_1.webm" type="video/webm" title="Montage of research students doing a variety of experiments at University of Rochester" /> <source src="../assets/videos/Research_web_banner2_1920x680_1.ogv" type="video/ogg" title="Montage of research students doing a variety of experiments at University of Rochester" /> <img src="/assets/images/research_alt.jpeg" title="Your browser does not support the <video> tag" alt="researchers applying sensors to a cap." /> </video> </div> <div id="play-pause" data-toggle="video-section" class="icon circle"> <i class="far fa-play"></i><i class="far fa-pause"></i> </div> </div> </section> <a name="content"></a> <section class="section-one" style="margin-bottom: 0"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="intro-section text-center"> <div class="intro-title">A quest for life ever better</div> <p> Rochester researchers are scientists and scholars, inventors and conservators, artists and analysts. They know many of the best breakthroughs in knowledge and creativity occur by crossing boundaries. </p> </div> </div> </div> <section class="flexible-grid data-points"> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1"> <ul class="grid grid-2"> <li class="grid-item"> <span> 60 </span> <p> CENTERS & INSTITUTES </p> <p class="text-center basic-link"> View an <a href="//rochester.edu/research/a-to-z.html">A-Z list</a> </p> </li> <li class="grid-item"> <span> $438M </span> <p> ANNUAL FUNDING </p> <p class="text-center basic-link"> Check out <a href="//rochester.edu/research/faculty.html">faculty discoveries</a> </p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="card-section twoxtwo"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px"> What sets Rochester apart </h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="margin-bottom: 35px"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead"> Students and faculty collaborate using advanced technology to do leading-edge work in areas ranging from virtual reality to nanofabrication. </p> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-6 column cards-column card-white"> <a href="students.html" class="cards"> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="../assets/images/research/student-researchers.jpg" alt="Student researcher looking at beaker of purple liquid in lab at University of Rochester " /> </div> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Student researchers</h3> <p> Rochester students conduct research in the lab, in the field, and all over the world. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Check out their discoveries <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="large-6 column cards-column card-white"> <a href="faculty.html" class="cards"> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="../assets/images/2018-02-15_Michele_Rucci_461@2x.jpg" alt="Faculty robotics researcher standing next to robot head and upper torso at University of Rochester" /> </div> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Faculty researchers</h3> <p> Our researchers broaden our understanding of the world and embrace creativity, ingenuity, and technology to help frame and solve the greatest challenges of the future. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Discover their impact on the world <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-6 column cards-column card-white"> <a href="technology.html" class="cards"> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="../assets/images/research/2007-08-27_eformMirror.jpg" alt="Two researches at the University of Rochester pose infront of an eform mirror." /> </div> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">State-of-the-art technology</h3> <p> The University is home to world-class research facilities and technologies that empower bold ideas. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Take a closer look <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="large-6 column cards-column card-white"> <a href="a-to-z.html" class="cards"> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="../assets/images/research/centers-institutes.jpg" alt="Man leaning over laptop with curved wall monitor display in background at University of Rochester" /> </div> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Research centers A–Z</h3> <p> Our innovative centers and institutes facilitate collaboration as researchers tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>View the A–Z list <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px;">Research resources across the University </h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/research/2017-08-04_Krauss_Bailey_151.jpg" alt="A researcher in a lab coat and gloves conducts experiments in the University of Rochester research lab."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Central research office</h3> <p><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/university-research/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Office of the Vice President for Research</a> provides critical support and oversight for the University’s research community. The office is currently monitoring the <a href="https://www.rochester.edu/university-research/federal-policy-updates/">2025 federal transition</a> and its impact on our research community.</p> <a href="https://www.rochester.edu/university-research/federal-policy-updates/" class="cta_sub"><span>Latest federal funding updates <i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></a> <h4 style="margin-top:25px;">School-specific offices</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/research/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>School of Arts & Sciences</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/research/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/research.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Medical Center</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/theory/research/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Eastman School of Music</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://simon.rochester.edu/faculty-research" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Simon Business School</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.warner.rochester.edu/centersandresearch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Warner School of Education</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.son.rochester.edu/research/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>School of Nursing</strong></a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="card-section onexthree" style=""> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="text-center secondary-font"> Boundless discoveries:<br />Our cross-discipline areas of distinction </h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-yellow animate transition-in"> <a href="//boundless.rochester.edu/strategic-plan/research/areas/#toc_Biomedical_and_health_care_innovation" class="cards"> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Biomedical and healthcare innovation</h3> <p> Our biomedical, nursing, and medical research spans an array of illnesses, conditions, and therapies. That research intersects with unique academic experiences and the delivery of cutting-edge clinical care. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Improving health <i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> </div> </div> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="/assets/images/research/2023-07-24_Sophea_Urbi_Biswas_0066.webp" alt="Senior biomedical engineering student Sophea Urbi Biswas adjusts an electroencephalography cap on fellow lab member Jin Dou, a biomedical engineering PhD student." /> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-white animate transition-in"> <a href="//boundless.rochester.edu/strategic-plan/research/areas/#toc_Just_and_equitable_societies" class="cards"> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="/assets/images/research/2022-09-14_Pablo_Sierra_teaching_0492.webp" alt="Pablo Sierra, associate professor, Department of History and 2022 recipient of the Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching leads the class ”Colonial Latin America” in Bausch & Lomb Hall." /> </div> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Just and equitable societies</h3> <p> With our academic strengths focused on policy, theory, and practice in equity and justice, we continue to confront some of most consequential issues facing societal health and well-being. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Tackling inequities <i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-black animate transition-in"> <a href="//boundless.rochester.edu/strategic-plan/research/areas/#toc_Musical_excellence_and_innovation" class="cards"> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Music excellence and innovation</h3> <p> We’re poised to simultaneously embrace the future of music while furthering traditional music performance at the highest levels of excellence. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Reimagining artistry <i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> </div> </div> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="/assets/images/research/2020-09-11_ESM_rehearsal_422.webp" alt="Professor of Conducting & Ensembles Neil Varon leads a rehearsal of the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra in Kodak Hall." /> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-yellow animate transition-in"> <a href="//boundless.rochester.edu/strategic-plan/research/areas/#toc_The_digital_future" class="cards"> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="/assets/images/research/2024-03-22_Studio_X_2679.webp" alt="Students and staff are pictured in the Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X in Carlson Library." /> </div> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">The digital future</h3> <p> Building on our strengths in fundamental science and engineering, quantitative social science, medicine, and music, the University of Rochester is at the forefront of discovery in the digital age. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Accelerating change <i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-white animate transition-in"> <a href="//boundless.rochester.edu/strategic-plan/research/areas/#toc_Transformational_materials_and_technologies" class="cards"> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title"> Transformational materials and technologies </h3> <p> We’ve long been a world leader in light, optics, imaging, vision, quantum science and engineering, and high-energy-density sciences. New breakthroughs will reshape industries and impact every aspect of our lives. </p> <div class="cta_sub"> <span>Revolutionizing society <i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> </div> </div> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="../assets/images/research/2018-12-06_LLE_CPA_group_254.webp" alt="LLE Senior Scientist and Assistant Professor of Physics Dustin Froula, Graduate Student in the Plasma and Ultrafast Physics Group Sara Bucht and Associate Professor of Optics and LLE Senior Scientist Jake Bromage, are pictured in their lab at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics December" /> </div> </a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="rss-feed-section card-section"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="text-center secondary-font line below yellow">Latest research discoveries</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row" id="rss-feed-cards"> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12" style="display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;"> <a href="https://rochester.edu/newscenter/" class="cta_sub"> <span>Visit our News Center <i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></a> </div> </div> </section> <script> async function fetchRSSFeed() { const response = await fetch( "/newscenter/tag/research-finding/feed/", ); const text = await response.text(); const parser = new DOMParser(); const xml = parser.parseFromString(text, "application/xml"); const items = Array.from(xml.querySelectorAll("item")).slice(0, 3); const feedContainer = document.getElementById("rss-feed-cards"); items.forEach((item, index) => { if (index < 3) { // Display only the first 3 items const title = item.querySelector("title").textContent; const link = item.querySelector("link").textContent; const description = item.querySelector("description").textContent; const image = item .querySelector("imageMedium") .getAttribute("url"); const imageAlt = item .querySelector("imageMedium") .getAttribute("alt"); const card = document.createElement("article"); card.className = "large-4 column cards-column card-white animate"; card.innerHTML = ` <a href="${link}" class="cards" aria-label="${title}"> <img src="${image}" alt="${imageAlt}"/></img> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">${title}</h3> <p>${description}</p> </div> </a> `; feedContainer.appendChild(card); } }); } $(document).ready(function () { fetchRSSFeed(); }); </script> <section class="cta-stripe bg-yellow img-right"> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="cta-stripe-copy"> <h2 class="secondary-font"> At the forefront of the AI revolution </h2> <img class="mobile-image" src="/assets/images/ai/GettyImages-1490352690.webp" alt="Futuristic digital scene with neon blue rectangles displaying binary code and light beams on a blue and purple background." width="100%" /> <p class="lead"> Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we learn, discover, heal, and create. From supercomputers and data centers, to medical breakthroughs and societal impacts, our researchers are leveraging and studying AI every step of the way. </p> <div class="cta-stripe-cta"> <a href="https://www.rochester.edu/ai/">AI at Rochester<i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> <img src="/assets/images/ai/GettyImages-1490352690.webp" alt="Futuristic digital scene with neon blue rectangles displaying binary code and light beams on a blue and purple background." width="100%" /> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section-navigation" style="padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 75px"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center"> Find out more about Rochester </h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-4"> <a href="../academics/programs.html" class="section-navigation--inner"> <div class="card-title"> <h4>STUDY</h4> </div> <div class="section-navigation--image"> <img src="../assets/images/2018-01-22_Aliye_Gallagher_024.jpg" alt="A student works on a computer in the library" /> </div> <div class="section-navigation--content"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title----inner"> View our academic programs <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i> </div> </div> <p> We have many degree and certificate options, including undergraduate and graduate programs. </p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="columns large-4"> <a href="../admissions/" class="section-navigation--inner"> <div class="card-title"> <h4>ADMISSIONS</h4> </div> <div class="section-navigation--image"> <img src="../assets/images/2017-08-23_COM_MoveinDay_Class2021_MM_ESM1816.png" alt="Music student with instrument entering Eastman School of Music" /> </div> <div class="section-navigation--content"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title----inner"> How to apply <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i> </div> </div> <p> Find more information on how to apply to our undergraduate and graduate programs, financial aid, and more. </p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="columns large-4"> <a href="../medicine/" class="section-navigation--inner"> <div class="card-title"> <h4>MEDICINE</h4> </div> <div class="section-navigation--image"> <img src="../assets/images/Chang_Chawnshang.jpg" alt="Chawnshang Chang" /> </div> <div class="section-navigation--content"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title----inner"> Medicine of the highest order<i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i> </div> </div> <p> Learn about the research our Medical Center is doing, and discover our medical-focused schools. </p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </section> <a class="scroll-top" href="#top" aria-label="Scroll to the top of the page"> <i class="fas fa-arrow-up"></i> </a> </div>  <footer> <a class="scroll-top" href="#top" aria-label="Scroll to the top of the page"> <i class="fas fa-arrow-up"></i> </a> <div class="bottom-footer"> <div class="bottom-footer--top"> <div class="bottom-footer--row"> <div class="columns large-3"> <div class="bottom-footer--column-one"> <div class="bottom-footer--information"> <ul> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/newscenter" class="footer-events-link"><i class="fa-regular fa-newspaper"></i> News</a> </li> <li> <a href="//events.rochester.edu" class="footer-events-link"><i class="fa-regular fa-calendar-alt"></i> Events</a> </li> <li> <a href="//uofrathletics.com/ " class="footer-events-link"><i class="fa-solid fa-baseball-ball"></i> Athletics</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/arts/" class="footer-events-link"><i class="fa-solid fa-theater-masks"></i> Arts</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="bottom-footer--information-two"> <h3 class="column-title">Resources for</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="/admissions/" class="footer-link">Prospective students</a> </li> <li> <a href="/students/" class="footer-link">Current students</a> </li> <li> <a href="/parents-families/" class="footer-link">Parents & families</a> </li> <li> <a href="/working/" class="footer-link">Faculty & staff</a> </li> <li> <a href="//rochester.edu/alumni/" class="footer-link">Alumni</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="columns large-3 medium-6"> <div class="bottom-footer--column-two"> <h3 class="column-title">Helpful links</h3> <ul> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://www.rochester.edu/contact/">Contact</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://onlinedirectory.ur.rochester.edu/">Directory</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/">Human resources</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/myurhr/">myURHR</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://mypath.rochester.edu/">MyPath</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://tech.rochester.edu/services/ur-mobile/">UR Mobile (app)</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://www.rochester.edu/parking/">Parking & shuttles</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://tech.rochester.edu/">Information technology</a></li> <li><a class="footer-link" href="https://learn.rochester.edu/">Blackboard</a></li> </ul> </div>  </div>  <div class="columns large-3 medium-6"> <div class="bottom-footer--column-three"> <h3 class="column-title">Libraries & collections</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="/libraries/" class="footer-link">University Libraries</a> </li> <li> <a href="//mag.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">Memorial Art Gallery</a> </li> </ul> </div>  <div class="bottom-footer--column-five"> <h3 class="column-title">Ever better</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://boundless.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">2030 Strategic Plan</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/global/" class="footer-link">Global engagement</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/accessibility.html" class="footer-link">Accessibility</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/about/values.html" class="footer-link">Vision & Values</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/diversity/" class="footer-link">Diversity, equity & inclusion</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/eoc/nondiscrimination-statement/" class="footer-link">Nondiscrimination & Title IX</a> </li> </ul> </div>  </div>  <div class="columns large-3"> <div class="bottom-footer--column-four"> <h3 class="column-title">Schools & divisions</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="//www.sas.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">School of Arts & Sciences</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.hajim.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">Hajim School of Engineering</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.esm.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">Eastman School of Music</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/" class="footer-link">School of Medicine & Dentistry</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.son.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">School of Nursing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://simon.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">Simon Business School</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/Warner/" class="footer-link">Warner School of Education</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.lle.rochester.edu/" class="footer-link">Laboratory for Laser Energetics</a> </li> </ul> </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>  <div class="bottom-footer--social"> <div class="bottom-footer--row"> <img src="/assets/images/insta/insta_one.webp" alt="Two men wearing glasses examine a device in the University of Rochester Lab, showcasing collaboration and innovation." class="social--image" />  <img src="/assets/images/insta/insta_two.webp" alt="A group of statues in a park on the University of Rochester campus, with a building visible in the background." class="social--image" />  <img src="/assets/images/insta/insta_three.webp" alt="A group of musicians playing brass instruments during a concert at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester." class="social--image" />  <div class="social--icons"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/University.of.Rochester" aria-label="Facebook"><i class="fa-brands fa-facebook-f"></i>Facebook</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityRochester" aria-label="YouTube"><i class="fa-brands fa-youtube"></i>YouTube</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/UofR" aria-label="X / Twitter"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"></i>X / Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@urochester" aria-label="TikTok"><i class="fa-brands fa-tiktok"></i>TikTok</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/urochester/" aria-label="Instagram"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none"> <path d="M10.56 8.5C10.56 9.00632 10.4099 9.50127 10.1286 9.92226C9.84727 10.3432 9.44745 10.6714 8.97967 10.8651C8.51189 11.0589 7.99716 11.1096 7.50057 11.0108C7.00398 10.912 6.54783 10.6682 6.18981 10.3102C5.83178 9.95217 5.58797 9.49602 5.48919 8.99943C5.39041 8.50284 5.44111 7.98811 5.63487 7.52033C5.82863 7.05255 6.15675 6.65273 6.57774 6.37144C6.99873 6.09014 7.49368 5.94 8 5.94C8.67872 5.94078 9.32941 6.21074 9.80934 6.69066C10.2893 7.17059 10.5592 7.82128 10.56 8.5ZM16 4.98V12.02C15.9987 13.2078 15.5262 14.3465 14.6864 15.1864C13.8465 16.0262 12.7078 16.4987 11.52 16.5H4.48C3.29224 16.4987 2.15352 16.0262 1.31365 15.1864C0.473776 14.3465 0.00134518 13.2078 0 12.02V4.98C0.00134518 3.79224 0.473776 2.65352 1.31365 1.81365C2.15352 0.973776 3.29224 0.501345 4.48 0.5H11.52C12.7078 0.501345 13.8465 0.973776 14.6864 1.81365C15.5262 2.65352 15.9987 3.79224 16 4.98ZM11.84 8.5C11.84 7.74052 11.6148 6.99809 11.1928 6.36661C10.7709 5.73513 10.1712 5.24294 9.4695 4.9523C8.76784 4.66166 7.99574 4.58562 7.25085 4.73378C6.50597 4.88195 5.82174 5.24768 5.28471 5.78471C4.74768 6.32174 4.38195 7.00597 4.23378 7.75085C4.08562 8.49574 4.16166 9.26784 4.4523 9.9695C4.74294 10.6712 5.23513 11.2709 5.86661 11.6928C6.49809 12.1148 7.24052 12.34 8 12.34C9.01808 12.3388 9.99413 11.9339 10.714 11.214C11.4339 10.4941 11.8388 9.51808 11.84 8.5ZM13.12 4.34C13.12 4.15013 13.0637 3.96452 12.9582 3.80665C12.8527 3.64878 12.7028 3.52574 12.5274 3.45308C12.352 3.38042 12.1589 3.3614 11.9727 3.39845C11.7865 3.43549 11.6154 3.52692 11.4812 3.66118C11.3469 3.79544 11.2555 3.96649 11.2184 4.15271C11.1814 4.33893 11.2004 4.53196 11.2731 4.70738C11.3457 4.88279 11.4688 5.03272 11.6267 5.13821C11.7845 5.2437 11.9701 5.3 12.16 5.3C12.4146 5.3 12.6588 5.19886 12.8388 5.01882C13.0189 4.83879 13.12 4.59461 13.12 4.34Z" fill="white" /> </svg> Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-rochester/" aria-label="LinkedIn"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin-in"></i>LinkedIn</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.threads.net/urochester" aria-label="Threads"><i class="fa-brands fa-threads"></i>Threads</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rochester.edu/social/" aria-label="Follow Rochester" class="follow-rochester">Follow Rochester <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-right"></i></a> </li> </ul> </div>  <img src="/assets/images/insta/insta_four.webp" alt="A cheerful University of Rochester student with glasses, dressed in a plaid shirt, smiles at the camera." class="social--image" />  <img src="/assets/images/insta/insta_five.webp" alt="The moon ascends above a building on the University of Rochester campus, illuminating the night sky." class="social--image" />  <img src="/assets/images/insta/insta_six.webp" alt="Entrance to the Memorial Art Gallery, University of Rochester, framed by trees and greenery." class="social--image" />  </div>  </div>  <div class="bottom-footer--lower"> <div class="bottom-footer--row"> <div class="columns large-6"> <a href="//www.rochester.edu" class="footer-branding"><img width="300.645" height="61.85" src="/assets/images/logo-white.svg" alt="University of Rochester logo in white" /></a> <div class="contact-information"> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/contact/" class="contact-information--container"> <div class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-mobile-alt"></i></div> <div class="information"> <div class="top">Contact us</div> <div class="bottom">(585) 275-2121</div> </div> </a> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/maps/" class="contact-information--container"> <div class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-map-marker-alt"></i></div> <div class="information"> <div class="top">See maps and directions</div> <div class="bottom">Rochester, NY 14627</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="columns large-6"> <form class="search" method="get" action="/search/" id="site-search" aria-label="Sitewide"> <input type="hidden" name="cx" value="009288150455229766548:bzshgmx1l1m" /> <input type="hidden" name="cof" value="FORID:10" /> <input type="hidden" name="ie" value="UTF-8" /> <input type="text" id="search_f" placeholder="Search Rochester.edu" name="q" accesskey="?" /> <input type="submit" value="Search" class="site-search--submit" title="Footer Search Rochester.edu" /> <i class="fa-solid fa-search"></i> </form> <div class="bottom-links"> <ul> <li><a href="//www.rochester.edu/communications/work/digital-strategy/feedback/">Feedback</a></li> <li><a href="//www.rochester.edu/privacy">Privacy</a></li> <li><a href="//www.rochester.edu/copyright.html">Copyright</a></li> <li><a href="//www.rochester.edu/emergency/">Emergency information</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="copy">© University of Rochester 1996-2025</div> </footer> <div class="site-search" aria-label="Site Search" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" tabindex="-1"> <form class="search" method="get" action="/search/" aria-label="Sitewide" role="search"> <input type="hidden" name="cx" value="009288150455229766548:c2f8fereqgm" /> <input type="hidden" name="cof" value="FORID:10" /> <input type="hidden" name="ie" value="UTF-8" /> <input type="text" id="search_main" placeholder="Search Rochester.edu" aria-label="Search Rochester.edu" name="q" title="Search Rochester.edu from header" /> <input type="submit" value="Search" class="site-search--submit" /> <i class="fa-solid fa-search"></i> </form> <div class="popular"> <div class="inner-pop"> <div class="title">Helpful links</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/contact/">Contact</a></li> <li><a href="https://onlinedirectory.ur.rochester.edu/">Directory</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/">Human resources</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/myurhr/">myURHR</a></li> <li><a href="https://mypath.rochester.edu/">MyPath</a></li> <li><a href="https://tech.rochester.edu/services/ur-mobile/">UR Mobile (app)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/parking/">Parking & shuttles</a></li> <li><a href="https://tech.rochester.edu/">Information technology</a></li> <li><a href="https://learn.rochester.edu/">Blackboard</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="inner-pop"> <div class="title">Resources for</div> <ul> <li><a href="/admissions/">Prospective students</a></li> <li><a href="/students/">Current students</a></li> <li><a href="/working/">Faculty and staff</a></li> </ul> </div> </div>  </div> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://kit.fontawesome.com/6c9e099d78.css" crossorigin="anonymous">  <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-TT7PP8Z" height="0" width="0" style="display: none; visibility: hidden"></iframe></noscript>  </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Research - University of Rochester