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ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø and RIT develop experimental quantum communications network

The Rochester Quantum Network uses single photons to transmit information over dual fiber-optic telecommunications lines.

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How the genetic few can sway the many

A study of fire ants reveals the surprising power of genetics in shaping social organization and group behavior.

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A dog wearing a tin foil hat stares at an open laptop screen. Behind him is a "ripped from the headlines" collage of conspiracy theories a dog might believe.

Who’s immune to conspiracy theories?

How political conspiracy theories start and spread, and why people believe them.

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Open Letter wins Republic of Consciousness Prize for English translation of Melvill

Rochester’s literary translation press published Rodrigo Fresán’s invented biography of Herman Melville, translated by alumnus Will Vanderhyden.

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84.3Million Dollars

AS&E research awards in FY2021

45NSF CAREER

Awardees in AS&E

11Members

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Message from the Dean

The role of research in Arts, Sciences and Engineering (AS&E) at the ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø is integral to the growth and sustainability of our 21+ research centers and 25+ academic programs. Our faculty are world-renowned scientists and scholars in their respective fields and recognized as such through honorific and grant awards, and scholarly work of the highest quality.

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Ongoing Research Initiatives

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Data Science

At Rochester, interdisciplinary teams are advancing basic and applied research in data science to improve health, create new industries, and expand knowledge. Located in Wegmans Hall, the Goergen Institute for Data Science is home to interdisciplinary data science research and the interdepartmental data science academic programs.

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Humanities

As scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences at the ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø, we examine human culture in its myriad forms: literature, language, media, philosophy, religion, history, anthropology, visual and performing arts, and much more. We are committed to critical thinking, reasoned discourse, inclusiveness, civility, empathy, and compassion—values that lie at the center of humanistic inquiry and that are essential for a thriving democratic citizenry.

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University-Industry Collaborations

Research and innovation are hallmarks of the ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø. By dovetailing these hallmarks with commercial enterprises, the University’s discoveries create new companies, new technologies, and new industries—all while improving the lives of millions around the world.

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University-wide research

Looking to learn more about research efforts across the University?

Visit the Research at Rochester page to learn about the University’s research mission and impact.

Want more information about research in arts, sciences and engineering at Rochester? Contact us.