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The University of Rochester’s School of Arts Sciences and Engineering (AS&E) and School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) have collaborated to create this site, bringing information about graduate programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs together in one place.  Rochester offers an outstanding academic experience for graduate students, with its rigorous academic programs and world-class faculty, the university is committed to fostering critical thinking, innovative research, and intellectual curiosity. Students benefit from a collaborative and supportive learning environment, where they are encouraged to explore their passions and interests, and to pursue interdisciplinary approaches to research and scholarship. The university’s state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including its extensive library collections and cutting edge research labs, provide students with the tools and technology they need to excel in their chosen fields.

Additionally, the university’s location in the vibrant city of Rochester, New York, offers a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities, making it an exciting and dynamic place to live and study.

Interdisciplinary Study

As a leading R1 institution our students have the benefit of engaging in interdisciplinary research that brings together scholars and experts from across all seven of our schools to address complex and multifaceted challenges. Our deep commitment to collaboration pushes us to see beyond boundaries. We pursue unexplored possibilities by asking new questions and forging unexpected partnerships. This interdisciplinary environment allows you to pursue intellectual challenges in your specific field – as well as in other related interests.

A Great Place to Learn

diverse students get together

The students and faculty were very inviting and friendly when I interviewed here. I got the feeling that peers help each other when needed and aren't super competitive with each other. There is also a lot of collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists which is important for the research I am interested in.

Andrea Amitrano, Ph.D., Cell Biology of Disease 
Ph.D. Candidate

Komail Dharsee

I was drawn to the University of Rochester because of its tightly knit community. It can be very easy to fall into the trap of feeling like a statistic at a large university, but the UR does an excellent job of emphasizing our community and connecting with faculty.

Komail Dharsee - Computer Science PhD Student

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Rochester: Something for Everyone

If you’re unfamiliar with the City of Rochester, you may be wondering what it’s like to live here. Rochester is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, just north of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Rochester is a stimulating and progressive metropolitan community of 1.1 million people.

The fourth-largest urban area in the state of New York, Rochester is a port city on Lake Ontario, situated in Western New York. Rochester is located within a 400-mile radius of 14 northeastern states, Washington, D.C., New York City, and Toronto. It is the western gateway to the Finger Lakes region, and part of the country’s longest scenic byway, the Seaway Trail.

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  • 🎉 Calling All Student Creators! 🌟
    The Data Bloom Visualization Contest is here! Whether you’re into crafting eye-catching graphs, interactive dashboards, or creative maps, this is your chance to shine. Open to students from all disciplines, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your data visualization skills. 📊✨

    🗓️ Submission Period:
    📅 Opens: Monday, Nov 25
    📅 Closes: Tuesday, Dec 31

    💡 Who Should Enter?
    ✔️ Students who've created visualizations for class, internships, independent projects, or just for fun!
    ✔️ Submissions can be made using any data visualization software.

    🏆 Prizes up for grabs! 🎁

    📍 Learn more about the contest and submission guidelines here: https://libguides.lib.rochester.edu/data-bloom/contest

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  • Photo from @urochester_smd on Instagram on urochester_smd at 10/3/23 at 4:44PM

    ⚠️Up and coming new faculty alert⚠️

    The Rochester Environmental Health Science Center recently received a supplement from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to support the career development of John Onukwufor, Ph.D., research associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology.

    In addition to Dr. Onukwufor’s career development, this award supports his innovative research on how heavy metals influence the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease, and a creative new intervention strategy to stop the progression of this devastating disease.

    Dr. Onukwufor answered a few questions on his research and the supplement:

    1⃣Tell us a little about your research.
    The central research focus of the Onukwufor laboratory is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that underlie divalent metal neurotoxicity and mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis. The laboratory employs complementary approaches including transgenic overexpression/knockout, C. elegans, and murine models of Alzheimer’s disease. We aim to identify specific disease pathomechanisms and novel therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

    2⃣Why is this work particularly important to you?
    Although iron is increased in the brain of Alzheimer’s disease patients, it is unclear if mitochondrial iron dysregulation in Alzheimer’s disease is a cause or byproduct of energetic failure. This award allows us for the first time to combine innovative concepts and techniques to rigorously assess the mechanisms of mitochondrial iron dysregulation in Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis.

    3⃣ How will this supplement help you further your research?
    This award will facilitate my successful transition as an independent investigator capable of bridging the fields of mitochondrial bioenergetics, environmental health sciences and neurosciences to determine how environmental factors contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. This award will advance my long-term goal of developing new mechanistic insights and effective therapeutic approaches to help combat this devastating disease, as well as other neurodegenerative disorders.

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