蘑菇传媒

Bob Marcotte

bmarcotte@ur.rochester.edu

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social media bubbles over Manhattan

Science & Technology

Study: Twitter mirrors our attitudes and feelings about COVID-19

Themes of anxiety, depression, and fear of shortages emerge as Rochester researchers continue to mine social media as a reflection of the United States 鈥渋n the moment.鈥�

Wolfgang Theobald and Ricardo Betti

University News

Laser scientists receive international award for 鈥榮hock ignition鈥�

Laboratory for Laser Energetics pioneers Ricardo Betti and Wolfgang Theobald honored by American and European Physical Societies.

person sanitizing a face shield

Science & Technology

Engineers help volunteer group provide protective gear for caregivers

A University engineering team uses 3-D printers and laser cutters to make face shields as part of a community-wide effort to supply much-needed safety equipment.

Replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys refuels USS Boxer.

Science & Technology

This low-cost catalyst helps turn seawater into fuel at scale

For the first time, Rochester chemical engineers have demonstrated that a 鈥減otassium-promoted鈥� chemical catalyst can be used to convert seawater into fuel on an industrial scale.

Aluminum panel, facing the sun, and sitting atop body of water near shoreline showing factories.

Science & Technology

Lasers etch an efficient way to address global water crisis

Researchers in the lab of optics professor Chunlei Guo use lasers, sunlight, and aluminum panels to develop the most efficient means yet of purifying contaminated water.

light bulb with vector points

University News

蘑菇传媒 reimagines its future

A new initiative asks the University community to reimagine the institution "from square one," drawing on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges.

Gourab Ghosal, at left, and Gonzalo Mateos

University News

Faculty recognized as AS&E data science fellows

Physicist Gourab Ghoshal and electrical and computer engineer Gonzalo Mateos received alumni-supported fellowships to use data science in exploring their fields.

Masked, gloved researcher in chemistry lab.

University News

As labs reopen, Rochester researchers adapt to COVID-19 precautions in innovative ways

Time sharing, staggered shifts, and reconfigured spaces are among the adaptations in place as research resumes at Rochester.

screen shot of ROC Covid-19 site

Novel project uses 蘑菇传媒 technology to track COVID-19

Online questionnaire asks citizens to voluntarily report symptoms, providing important information that may allow policymakers to address outbreaks by zip code.

screenshot of dr. chatbot

Science & Technology

How Dr. Chat Bot evolved into a regionwide COVID-19 tracking tool

Members of an innovative technology and mobile applications lab at the Medical Center worked overtime to develop a state-of-the-art tool to help monitor the spread of coronavirus.

University seal

University News

University recognizes graduate students for excellence as teachers, mentors

The 2020 recipients of the Edward Peck Curtis Awards for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student were recognized for their work in teaching and mentoring undergraduates.

transplant surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital

Science & Technology

Organ transplant programs continue despite pandemic

Strong Memorial Hospital reaches a milestone as organ transplant surgeries continue to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic.