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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition Finals
Watch RIT doctoral students take on the challenge of explaining their research in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience. Join us for the 2026 3MT® Finals and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.
November 19, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
RIT Performing Arts Center
Newsletter
The RIT Graduate School Pulse Newsletter is a digest that provides information on upcoming events, news highlights, helpful resources, and updates during active spring and fall semesters.
Graduate Student Toolkit
This resource page has been created to assist graduate students by providing a host of relevant information in one place. The toolkit will help guide you through your academic career at RIT.
Latest News
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August 14, 2026
RIT graduate filmmaker benefits from MAGIC Spell Studios’ Maker program
RIT's MAGIC Spell Studios' Maker program provides students with the funding and support to manage their own digital media projects, and prepares them for publication and investment-readiness.
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August 11, 2026
RIT computing Ph.D. student earns prestigious SMART Scholarship
Cedric Bone wants to better understand how humans adapt to artificial intelligence systems. His research has led to a government scholarship award that fully funds his tuition and guarantees a research role upon graduation.
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July 16, 2026
Undergrads from colleges across the U.S. come to RIT for summer research
RIT is hosting four Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program sites this summer, which are designed for students to develop a passion for research and receive guidance for pursuing graduate careers. The university has a longstanding history hosting REU sites, which are funded by grants from the National Science Foundation.
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July 14, 2026
RIT key partner in $15 million award to establish a national laser technology hub
The National Science Foundation will award $15 million over the next two years to the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York to establish a national hub for laser science and development. RIT is a key partner in the initiative.