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Recognition for research
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Manjeet Rege, right, assistant professor of computer science, is congratulated by David Bond, director of Sponsored Research Services, for participation in RIT's PI Institute series. Rege was among hundreds of RIT faculty and staff members recognized for research activity in 2008 during the annual Principal Investigators Reception held Feb. 12.

A. Sue Weisler

Shifting into high gear
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Ashley Shoum, a fifth-year mechanical engineering major, explains the intricacies of developing automatic shift controls on a high-performance, all-terrain vehicle to Mark Kempski, professor of mechanical engineering. Shoum is project leader for her seven-member team consisting of students from the mechanical, electrical and industrial and systems engineering departments. The ATV team was one of 36 design teams presenting completed and mid-project evaluations at the Kate Gleason College of Engineering Multidisciplinary Senior Design Reviews.

A. Sue Weisler

Hard at work on cutting-edge fuel-cell research
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Jackie Sergi, a mechanical engineering graduate student, at work recently in a new fuel-cell lab in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

A. Sue Weisler

Vote now for the Hobey Baker award’s RIT nominees (March 20)
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RIT senior forward Jesse Newman, pictured here, and junior defenseman Dan Ringwald are on the fan's ballot for the 2009 Hobey Baker Award. The award, college hockey's most prestigious honor, is awarded to the best player in the country. Vote at www.hobeybaker.com/voting/. Voting concludes March 20.

Another ‘FIRST’ for RIT robotics competitors
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The Finger Lakes Regional FIRST Robotics competition is celebrating its fifth anniversary at RIT. The competition will be held March 5-7 in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. RIT currently has 16 FIRST Robotics Scholars enrolled at the university.

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