Melissa Pheterson

The Arts Is AI the next Mozart—or just a mashup machine? Music is a deeply human art form. So, what happens when artificial intelligence enters the orchestra pit or the recording studio? URochester faculty discuss. From the mythical lyre-strummer Orpheus,... See more

What I Found in Joan Rivers’ Filing Cabinet Full of Jokes The catalog of 50 years of feminist edge, breathtaking insults and send-ups of Jewish stereotypes. Melissa Pheterson| Dec 21, 2025 Can we talk? Joan Rivers’ iconic catchphrase inspired a rich vein ... See more

URochester researchers shed light on the synthetic compounds lurking in everyday life. PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals,” are as pervasive as they are persistent, raising urgent concerns about our health and environment. At the University of Rochester, ... See more