Three first-year University of Rochester students, Asad Shahab, Adam Bowen, and Michael Koomson, are set to help NASA study the sun's corona as a total solar eclipse passes over Rochester, New York on April 8. The students are part of the Citizen CATE 2024 experiment, one of over 30 teams nationwide participating in the project.Shahab, an applied math major, shared his excitement for the project, stating, "Astrophotography has been a hobby of mine for a long time and when I saw the Google ad looking for participants, I thought, ‘I have to do this.’" He further expressed...

The University of Rochester saw a vibrant array of activities and events in March 2024, captured in a series of captivating photos by J. Adam Fenster. From academic pursuits to cultural performances, the month was filled with diverse experiences for students and faculty alike.In the Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X in Carlson Library, a student was immersed in virtual reality, showcasing the integration of technology into educational settings. Meanwhile, visiting assistant professor Dmitry Bykov engaged students with recordings of Russian prison songs, shedding light on the...

The University of Rochester has named Andrea Tompkins Wright as the inaugural associate vice president for real estate, portfolio management, and planning. Wright, an attorney and leader with over 15 years of experience in real estate, will lead the real estate strategy for the university's on- and off-campus spaces starting March 25.According to Elizabeth Milavec, the EVP for administration and finance, CFO, and treasurer at the University of Rochester, "Real estate strategy has always played a vital role at the University and its Medical Center, but it is particularly...

An optics professor explains how eclipse glasses protect your eyes from the sun’s light during an eclipse. Properly protecting your eyes during a solar eclipse is crucial for avoiding long-term damage to your vision. In anticipation of the total solar eclipse happening in Rochester, New York, on April 8, 2024, James Zavislan, a professor of optics and of biomedical engineering and an associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Rochester, wants everyone to understand the risks involved and how to have a safe, enjoyable eclipse experience.Zavislan, an expert...

Researchers at the University of Rochester are making strides in developing new methods to monitor brain physiology and prevent neurological complications in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. The therapy, which involves circulating a patient's blood through a machine to support heart and lung function, is crucial for individuals with acute heart or lung failure but carries risks, including brain injury.Regine Choe, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, and Imad Khan, an assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery,...