The Space Application Matrix, a tool the United Nations uses to aid disaster management, was developed by Brian Tomaszewski, an assistant professor of information sciences and technologies, and two RIT students.

Faculty-student teams are working with local community agencies to provide novel assistive devices for individuals with physical challenges.

RFID Technology, applied to a hospital environment, allows medical personnel to be tracked when they come in close proximity to the tag reader. This creates a record of hand washing and contact with the patient for future analysis.