RIT - The Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Enriching Student
Experiences Through Research

Although their primary focus is teaching students, RIT engineering faculty members are active in many research areas, including computer-integrated manufacturing, industrial ergonomics, optics and photonics, micromachines, electrochemical heating, signal and image processing, cardiovascular biomechanics, robotics and control, VLSI design, electron beam lithography, computer architecture, multimedia information systems, object-oriented software development, and more. The College of Engineering provides faculty and students with ample opportunities for the pursuit of research.

In addition, externally sponsored projects are a vital and integral component of RIT's educational and research activity. Faculty and students undertake sponsored projects for a variety of important reasons: to add to the body of knowledge, for professional development, and to strengthen academic programs. Sponsored projects enhance the Institute's academic programs, broaden its research resources, provide opportunities for student participation in research, strengthen university-industrial partnerships, and serve the wider community.

RIT’s major sponsors include the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Education (USDE), the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Aeronautics and Science Administration (NASA), and New York State. Contact the office of Sponsored Research Services (SRS) at 585-475-7985 or research@rit.edu, or visit the Web site at http://www.research.rit.edu.