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RIT’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies recently received $2 million in new federal funding to advance the efforts of its Defense Modernization and Sustainment Initiative. The initiative assists the U.S. military in modernizing their vehicle fleets while also improving durability and fuel efficiency. read more »

RIT’s Women in Engineering program is undergoing a major expansion. The group will unveil their hands-on training aids that use simple experiments and visual guides to teach engineering concepts. The WIE group encourages 4th through 12th grade girls to consider careers in engineering and the sciences. read more »

Bill Finewood makes his art pop. A professor in RIT’s School of Art, Finewood curated Pop-Up Books: An Interactive Exhibition, featuring work from top artists in the field including Chuck Fischer (The White House), David A. Carter (Bugs in Space) and Kyle Olmon (Castle). read more »

After completing internships with the FBI, two RIT students hope for careers with the law enforcement agency. Michael Mehltretter (public policy) and Justin Grover (networking, security and systems administration) were two of only three students from New York accepted into the FBI’s prestigious internship program. read more »

A good defense proved to be the best offense for a team of RIT students who “outsecured” and outscored five other universities from the Northeast to advance to the finals of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition next month in San Antonio. read more »

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Figer’s research leads to Nature report on celestial eruption

One of the most powerful eruptions in the universe might have spun an infrared ring around a rare and exotic star... [more]

Grad student to utilize alternative-energy sources

One need look only at current gas prices to recognize the need for alternative-energy sources that will reduce dependency on oil... [more]

RIT microelectronic engineering sets program agenda to community outreach and education

The Department of Microelectronic Engineering has created a comprehensive outreach program that provides training in microelectronics to middle- and high-school teachers,... [more]

Communications grad works to end poverty in Africa

Giving money to poor people doesn’t end poverty. The solution is providing people with a means of making money. That’s the premise... [more]

2008-09 Men's Hockey Schedule Announced; Tigers to Play 34 Regular Season Contests

ROCHESTER, NY – The RIT men’s hockey team will play 34 regular games and one exhibition game, as their 2008-09... [more]

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The computer game Andrew Welch ‘92 created as an RIT student started a career path he‘s followed for more than two decades as founder of Ambrosia Software. [more]

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Final touches continue at Park Point, featuring a 40,000-square-foot Barnes & Noble bookstore, several ethnic restaurants, a hair salon and upscale... [more]

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