Scientists at RIT are designing a new kind of optical sensor to fly in unmanned air vehicles, or surveillance drones, tracking suspects on foot or traveling in vehicles identified as a threat.

“I think we all understand that our military has a paradigm shift,” says

There are two defining qualities about William Keyser: Yes, he’s made a good living as an artist, and second, he doesn’t believe in the “R word”—as in “retired.”

Woodworking and furniture design were Keyser’s ’61 (MFA furniture design) passion during his 35 years of

Each issue of News & Events will feature a project to be showcased at Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival on May 2. This week’s spotlight:

Etch-A-Sketch Photo Booth

Presenter: David Brenner, Computer Science House

Brief description: Visitors will have their pictures taken and, using motors and

RIT begins a self-study to better understand how individuals on campus perceive the learning and working atmosphere of the campus. The online survey will be available to faculty and staff in mid-March.

“The previous study focused a great deal on diversity—in fact, it was referred

Rhea Sanchez wears a flower in her hair for you.

“I wear it especially in the winter,” Sanchez says. “Everyone is so mesmerized by it, especially when I wear a bright pink or yellow one. Everyone gets so happy when they see it, so I