Research at Rochester
economics
Manohar uses economics to observe effects of climate change
Passionate about development economics, Junior Pramod Manohar studied how temperature shocks affect the output of major crops in India. Although the research process is challenging, he advises students to remain open-minded and adaptable.
Research
Research at Rochester: Leonor Teles reflects on her myriad of research experiences
Throughout her time at UR, Teles has worked in a variety of research projects and labs, ranging from improving UR’s drinking water systems to predicting stroke in patient carotid CT scans. Reflecting on her years of experience, Teles shares that, “ 99% of research is failure. It’s fine to mess up or to adapt the way you are learning.”
burnout
Research at Rochester: Leon Harvey looks at plant proteins to explain evolutionary quirks
Currently a biochemistry graduate student, Leon Harvey reflects on his undergraduate research at the Ghaemmaghani Lab. Besides exploring the evolutionary concept known as balancing selection, Harvey shares his insight on balancing work and life.
Research at Rochester
Research at Rochester: Jia divides and conquers tissue development
A scientist and a student, senior Anna Jia studies how tissues develop, in which how cell division drives the development of an epithelium. Her project was to determine the relationship between cell division and the cell cycle, as well as to assess any effect on when and how this process occurs.
chemistry
Research at Rochester: Irving upgrades voltage and current measurement instrument technology
Recently publishing a paper with Dr. Yates on an upgraded potentiostat, Senior Paul Irving tests the limits of modern engineering and chemical capability. Last summer, Irving interned for Mosaic Microsystems, and from this experience, Irving wanted to design a low cost, open-source potentiostat instrument that takes accurate measurements over a specified electrical current voltage range.
Design
Research at Rochester: Jerotich explores how heat works at the nanoscale
Jerotich currently works in the Pickel Lab, where she collaborates with other undergraduates and graduate students to address fundamental problems in heat transfer at the nanoscale using numerical and experimental methods. Heat transfer is the study of how thermal energy moves through systems.
music
Research at Rochester: Wu delves into the intersection of music and science
A mathematics and music double major, Panzhen Wu combines her passions conducting interdisciplinary research about tonal language and sung melodies.
Public Health
Sutherland-Foggio shines a light on Ewing’s sarcoma research
His fascination with healthcare systems drove him to study abroad in Italy spring semester of his junior year. There, Sutherland-Foggio participated in research comparing the Italian mental health system to that of the United States, focusing on New York.
Feminism
Research at Rochester: Lenoe looks at everyday women from the feminist movement
Eleanor Lenoe entered UR determined not to study history. Four years later, Lenoe is graduating with a degree in History.
Biology
Research at Rochester: Sammartino’s mathematic explorations
The challenge was to find a square or prove that one cannot exist. “Most research in mathematics is scribbling on a whiteboard and banging your head in frustration.”