College & Careers Workshops

If you love creativity, visual thinking, and the idea of designing the spaces around us, this session is for you! This session highlights how art, design, and human experience come together in the built environment. Interior design is not decorating—it’s about creating thoughtful, safe environments that inspire, support, and empower people. In this session, program faculty will explore diverse career opportunities and help you imagine how you can make an impact through innovative, human-centered spaces. Come discover how your passion for creativity can lead to a vibrant professional future, and how RIT Interior Design can transform your imagination into a future where your ideas shape the world.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Have you ever looked at a game environment or a movie scene and wondered how it was built? In this session, RIT faculty will walk you through the full workflow of a 3D artist, from the first concept sketch all the way to a finished, rendered environment. You'll see the same tools and techniques used by professional studios to design characters, worlds, and visual experiences for games, films, simulations, and more. Whether you're drawn to environment design, character art, or the technical side of real-time graphics, this session will show you what a career in 3D digital design actually looks like,  and how you can start building toward it today. Attendees will leave with downloadable 3D assets to kick-start their own portfolio.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

This session will investigate the endless possibilities that graphic design offers, including topics such as motion design, branding, signage, packaging, interactivity, UX/UI, information design, editorial design, environmental design, wayfinding design, and more!

You will see how graphic designers use typography, imagery, design strategies, traditional materials and methods along with technology, to create visual communication designs that inform, direct, entertain, and educate. We will explore how it is incredibly valuable and highly marketable to be able to design both digital and print for many kinds of audiences, and you can end up in a large range of industry jobs representing both, having the capacity to see comprehensive design solutions and consistency across multiple media. 

We will share methods, techniques, strategies, and emerging trends, so you can use your passion for creativity for your future. Participants will walk away with a wider scope of what graphic design is and its endless possibilities.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

In this session, participants will gain insight into the experience of academic ceramic practice and career paths, through direct lived experience of your facilitator. Additionally, we will explore vessel form discovery and rapid prototyping of function ceramics through common materials. Participants will experience key principles of artistic production, what it means to think through making and learning through discovery and iteration.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Have you ever picked up a product and wondered who decided how it looks, how it feels, or how it works? In this session, RIT faculty will walk you through the design process of an industrial designer: from early sketches to ideation to a finished, functional product. You'll get a peek at how to design the objects that shape everyday life, from consumer electronics and furniture to medical devices and transportation. 

Whether you're drawn to the creative side of form and aesthetics, the more technical side of processes and materials, or the human-centered side of ergonomics and usability, this session will introduce you to the world of Industrial Design.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Come and learn how science and engineering combine with imaging technologies used in the motion picture industry to prepare students for research engineering roles or technical post-production positions like digital color correction, sound design and visual effects at technology and entertainment powerhouses like Netflix, Sony, Technicolor and Dolby.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

In the New Media Design BFA program, you’ll become an interactive, motion graphics, and visual design expert through a unique program that blends creative and technical skills. Create everything from mobile apps to immersive digital experiences at top tech innovators like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Google, Spotify and leading creative agencies. This session will explore student projects, industry leaders, and emerging technologies to show you how to combine your passion for creativity, visual design, motion graphics, 3D modeling, and creative coding while embracing the power of AI to become a highly skilled new media designer in a field that is rapidly growing.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

If you love creativity, visual thinking, and the idea of designing the spaces around us, this session is for you!  This session highlights how art, design, and human experience come together in the built environment. Interior design is not decorating—it’s about creating thoughtful, safe environments that inspire, support, and empower people. In this session, program faculty will explore diverse career opportunities and help you imagine how you can make an impact through innovative, human-centered spaces. Come discover how your passion for creativity can lead to a vibrant professional future, and how RIT Interior Design can transform your imagination into a future where your ideas shape the world.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Play Beat the Market, an online game simulating "real world" market conditions. Compete with others in your session and dominate the market to become a business tycoon. This session will also reveal how there is more to fields of Accounting and Finance than you know.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn about different types of events, venues, and career opportunities in this sector. This presentation will introduce students to the event planning process and its relationship with sales and marketing.

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

This presentation will discuss insights gained from undergraduate summer research, including experience from regular-semester courses, motivation for joining the summer research program, connection to the presenter’s academic and career goals, and the potential benefits summer research offers to future undergraduate students. Presenters (an RIT undergraduate and a graduate student) will share their experience of constructing a database to facilitate job seekers.

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Hotels are more than just a place to take great vacations: they’re dynamic businesses with multiple career opportunities. In this session, you will explore the people, technologies, and trends that are shaping the hotel industry.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Ever wonder why one TikTok makes everyone want the same water bottle, sneakers, snack, or skincare product overnight? Or why your phone seems to know what you were “just thinking about”? That is where marketing careers get exciting. Today, AI is changing how marketers work by helping them spot trends, understand consumers, create content, personalize messages, and predict what people may want next.

In this session, you will learn how future marketers use creativity, strategy, and AI to build brands, shape consumer experiences, and create the next “I need that” moment. Different marketing career paths will be explored in this session.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The global economy is more connected across countries and firms than ever before. As a result, supply chain management is one of the fastest growing business fields in the world today, and some of the largest and most profitable companies in the world, including Amazon, Walmart, and Alibaba, made their fortunes through the mastery of their supply chain. In this session, you will learn about the different careers available to you in supply chain management and how firms and their supply chains are affected by global events.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

When you meet a new client from a foreign country, should you shake hands or bow? When should you give business cards? Or how do you say hi to a friend from a foreign country? We know people communicate differently in different parts of the world, but tend to follow the manner of our own country in real situations. In this session, we will highlight cultural differences between US and some of the countries in Asia, Latin America, and/or Europe in occasions such as greetings, showing appreciation, and shopping. You will then learn some short, useful phrases that are commonly used in those situations.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

What does it take to be an American Sign Language-English Interpreter? What kinds of jobs are available and where are they? It may surprise you to know that ASL-English Interpreters are in short supply in many different settings. From classrooms to concert stages, or emergency rooms to court rooms, qualified interpreters are in great demand. This interactive workshop will introduce you to the things you need to know about becoming an interpreter.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Ever wonder how influencers get you to click Buy Now — or how brands spin stories that almost sound true? In this hands-on session led by Communication and Advertising/Public Relations faculty, you’ll learn to decode the difference between ethical persuasion and misleading content. Watch real TikToks, explore how disinformation spreads online, and then jump into a creative challenge where you’ll build your own “before and after” TikTok pitch. No experience needed — just bring your scroll skills and your sharpest thinking. You’ll leave with a fresh take on media, truth, and the power of smart communication.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the software engineering industry by changing how developers write code, test applications, solve problems, and collaborate within teams. This workshop will explore the growing influence of AI in modern software development, the opportunities and challenges emerging from these technologies, and the skills students will need to succeed in an evolving tech landscape. Participants will also learn how RIT is preparing students for this new reality through innovative curriculum updates, experiential learning opportunities, research initiatives, and industry partnerships designed to equip graduates for an AI-driven future in software engineering

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Great software isn’t built on vibes alone. In this session, we'll explore the everyday habits, workflows, and development practices that helps you write clean code, know that it works, and know that it's maintainable for the future. We'll talk about version control (git), debugging strategies, automated testing, command line, code review, open source development, and task management. We'll talk about what AI is good at, what it's not good at, and how you'll learn what works for you. Software development is so much more than a coding tutorial or the AP CS test, and we want to show you how we work and think.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Netflix, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Google. We use these and other platforms daily to communicate with friends and family, buy movie tickets, learn new things, and watch our favorite shows. Often, we do not think about the technology that enables these applications to be available and work as well as they do. Consider the number of movies available for on-demand streaming. Where is that data stored? How are those movies accessible 24/7? In this workshop, using a cloud computing environment, you will explore some of the protocols, technologies, and methods used to make the Internet happen.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Do you have a passion for technology, problem-solving, and expressing yourself creatively? If so, check out New Media Interactive Development (NMID). An interactive developer is someone who envisions, designs, and codes compelling and immersive experiences. As an NMID student, you'll build skills in programming, user experience design, web/mobile/installation technologies, and teamwork. You will design and program apps of all kinds: websites, games, simulations, educational tools, AR/VR interfaces, and more. Come and see how to combine your passions for tech, problem-solving, and pure creativity to build a career in the exciting and lucrative field of new media development!

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

A video game designer’s task is to engage, to inform, and to entertain players as they move through a level. This is often done in a way that is seamless and unseen by the player. We will delve into Platformers, puzzle games, first-person shooters, and RPG Dungeons and learn the techniques used to develop content that fascinates, baffles, thrills, panics, satisfies, and most importantly, drives the player of today’s video games.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

You already live with smart devices, but what happens when they stop waiting for your instructions and start acting on their own? The Internet of Things refers to the growing network of everyday objects, such as thermostats, watches, cars, and streetlights, that are connected to the Internet and to each other. These devices constantly collect data about the world around them, creating a vast digital nervous system that spans homes, cities, and industries. This session introduces agentic AI: a new generation of AI systems that can set goals, make decisions, and take actions in the real world. We'll look at where this is already happening across the Internet of Things, what makes it powerful, and why it also raises important questions about control, trust, and safety.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Biomedical engineers sit at the intersection of engineering rigor and human health, applying design, mathematical analysis, and life science to solve some of medicine's hardest problems. BME graduates pursue careers across a remarkably broad landscape: developing next-generation medical devices and surgical implants, advancing diagnostic instrumentation like MRI and ultrasound systems, and scaling up biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Many enter research and development roles pushing the boundaries of what's clinically possible, including cutting-edge work in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, where engineers design microfluidic platforms, biosensors, and targeted drug delivery systems that are transforming oncology. Tissue engineering opens doors to regenerative medicine: lab-grown tissues, biomaterial scaffolds, and organ-on-a-chip systems that are redefining how we model disease and repair the human body. Beyond industry, BME graduates go on to medical school, patent law, FDA regulatory affairs, and entrepreneurship, with the interdisciplinary foundation to make an impact wherever they land.

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the software engineering industry by changing how developers write code, test applications, solve problems, and collaborate within teams. This workshop will explore the growing influence of AI in modern software development, the opportunities and challenges emerging from these technologies, and the skills students will need to succeed in an evolving tech landscape. Participants will also learn how RIT is preparing students for this new reality through innovative curriculum updates, experiential learning opportunities, research initiatives, and industry partnerships designed to equip graduates for an AI-driven future in software engineering.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Chemical engineers have become extremely versatile in their impact on different markets in today’s society. Using their knowledge of scientific principles (physical and organic chemistry integrated with physics, mathematics, and biology) and design constraints (such as economics and environmental requirements), chemical engineers develop processes to manufacture products with desired purity, on a scale that meets the demands of virtually every industry in our modern society. Chemical engineers also use their knowledge of chemical transformation to create such materials in an environmentally friendly way. You will learn how the fields of chemical engineering and chemistry differ, and how chemical engineers often focus their training on problems beyond the discipline’s traditional chemical-making focus.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

From the ancient wonders of the Pyramids and the Great Wall to the modern skyscrapers and bridges, Civil Engineering is an impactful profession spanning the entire human history. In the modern era, Civil engineers analyze, design and construct buildings, bridges, highways, water infrastructure, airports, tunnels, gas pipelines, and much more. Civil engineers also inspect, evaluate and rehabilitate the existing structures, and mitigate disaster damages to the structures. In this session, we will explore how bridges carry traffic loads, demo how earthquakes shake buildings and learn the strategies to make buildings more resilient, and introduce RIT Civil Engineering Technology program.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Computer engineers design and develop integrated software and hardware systems, ranging from smart phones to autonomous robots. Students in RIT Computer Engineering tackle real-world challenges through hands-on labs as well as industry-sponsored design competitions. The broad skill set and knowledge from circuits to programming enables our graduates to work in a variety of industries to design intelligent, resilient, secure, high performance and low power computing systems. Come experience the interface between hardware and software through a set of activities ranging from testing your reaction time to creating your own song on a microcontroller board.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

The session will introduce students to the different majors and the areas within each major offered by the ECET department. In addition, there will be a demonstration of the working of a miniature windmill. The windmill will be 3d-printed. A motor will be connected to the windmill to generate a small voltage. This voltage will be captured and displayed on the computer screen using an Arduino. Thus, this demonstration will cover both the electrical (in terms of designing a power generator) and computer (in terms of writing the code for Arduino) aspects of ECET. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during the presentation.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Electrical engineering is a core fundamental engineering field from which many major innovations of this century have emerged. Some of the recent major innovations Electrical Engineers brought to life are: autonomous cars, the Internet, wireless communications, and smart health technologies. Electrical Engineering involves areas such as integrated circuits, computers, lasers, robotics, semiconductors, bioinstrumentation, photonics, communications, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous system, clean energy, smart grid, and signal/image processing. Get a glimpse of electrical engineering in laboratories where you will design, build and test digital, analog circuits, study electromagnetic fields, work with collaborative robots, learn how to control robots with bio signals, measure electrical signals of the human body, design communication systems, design small systems in health, energy, homes, and automobiles, design integrated circuits, and examine how electrical engineering is applied to solve everyday problems.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a responsibility and an opportunity. It means addressing complex challenges and taking actions today that protect natural resources, support communities, and ensure a livable world for generations to come. Whether you're passionate about climate change, clean energy, environmental justice, community health and safety, or simply want to make a difference and make the world a better place, sustainability is a field where your actions matter. This session will introduce you to the dynamic field of environmental sustainability, health and safety, with emphasis on its critical role in industry, communities, and society. We will explore trends and developments in the field, career opportunities, real-world examples of ESHS in practice, and current student and faculty research projects. Questions are welcome and encouraged during the session.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Industrial engineers are passionate about improving processes. Whether it’s streamlining manufacturing lines to cut waste, optimizing hospital operations to save lives, or analyzing data to reduce theme park wait times, industrial engineers work behind the scenes to solve complex problems. From developing cost-effective strategies to deliver millions of packages daily, to designing standard procedures for astronauts aboard the International Space Station, we focus on creating smarter, safer, and more efficient systems. We integrate data, design processes, and model systems—all with a focus on efficiency, quality, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. In this session, you’ll explore key areas within Industrial Engineering, including process improvement, ergonomic analysis to enhance workplace safety, and innovative product development using 3D printing technology.

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Mechanical engineers influence the design, development, testing, and manufacture of all manner of mechanical, thermal and electrical products, tools and machines. Beyond the more obvious areas of math and science, what are disciplines and skills do mechanical engineers need to learn to succeed in their profession? Faculty will describe what mechanical engineering students learn and do by providing highlights of our experientially oriented program and examples of how we have applied these things throughout our careers.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

With the increasing complexity of vehicles, additional considerations for design requires an understanding of a variety of opportunities and constraints to integrate good looks, performance and newer technologies. Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical, electrical and software skills and knowledge into a single discipline which allows for complex systems to be designed and developed. Experience interactive sessions that explore factors of designing commercial & race cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Design aspects related to RIT’s award-winning student run clubs for the off-road Mini Baja race car and the all-women’s (Hot Wheels) SAE Formula Hybrid Electric race car will be also be shown. Other topics such as car doors that open upward, suspension systems for improved ride or handling, using Artificial Intelligence for making cars safer and custom fitting bicycles to the user will be covered. Some experiments using computer simulations that help engineers to do this design work will be demonstrated.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Semiconductors… microelectronics… microchips… the technology that is part of everything we do with devices such as cell phones, computers, cars, displays, LED lighting, and solar panels to name a few. It’s the technology that enables the electronics industry; robotics, medical instruments, biosensors, autonomous vehicles, virtual reality and artificial intelligence are all made possible because of microchips. In this session, students will gain an overview of how microchips are fabricated at nanoscale dimensions in a special ultra-clean environment. The field is multidisciplinary and involves many areas of science such as chemistry, physics, optics and materials science, along with traditional electrical engineering topics such as circuits and electronics. Students will get a broad view of the semiconductor industry and career opportunities, along with details of our unique program which is well recognized and has made RIT the first choice in finding the best microelectronic engineers.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

What do sneaker drops, cosmetics, Amazon deliveries, sports drinks, Apple products, and sustainable packaging all have in common? Packaging engineers help design, test, protect, and deliver them to the world.

In this interactive session, explore one of the most surprising and in-demand STEM careers you’ve probably never heard of. Learn how RIT students work with major brands, design sustainable packaging solutions, test products in real laboratories, and complete paid co-ops with leading companies. If you enjoy creativity, engineering, sustainability, design, business, or problem-solving, Packaging Science might be the perfect fit.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial systems, and satellites are used in many industries to capture environmental images using complex imaging systems. Our team designs these imaging systems and can add special sensors like LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to collect precise image data, helping us tackle issues like crop production and climate change. In this session, you’ll learn about physics concepts such as the near-infrared reflectance of leaves and tools like lasers that allow us to “see through forests”. Then, we’ll work together to analyze images from the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York as well as the RIT campus to classify different cover types and evaluate vegetation health. 

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a responsibility and an opportunity. It means addressing complex challenges and taking actions today that protect natural resources, support communities, and ensure a livable world for generations to come. Whether you're passionate about climate change, clean energy, environmental justice, community health and safety, or simply want to make a difference and make the world a better place, sustainability is a field where your actions matter. This session will introduce you to the dynamic field of environmental sustainability, health and safety, with emphasis on its critical role in industry, communities, and society. We will explore trends and developments in the field, career opportunities, real-world examples of ESHS in practice, and current student and faculty research projects. Questions are welcome and encouraged during the session.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial systems, and satellites are used in many industries to capture environmental images using complex imaging systems. Our team designs these imaging systems and can add special sensors like LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to collect precise image data, helping us tackle issues like crop production and climate change. In this session, you’ll learn about physics concepts such as the near-infrared reflectance of leaves and tools like lasers that allow us to “see through forests”. Then, we’ll work together to analyze images from the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York as well as the RIT campus to classify different cover types and evaluate vegetation health. 

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Have you ever looked at a game environment or a movie scene and wondered how it was built? In this session, RIT faculty will walk you through the full workflow of a 3D artist, from the first concept sketch all the way to a finished, rendered environment. You'll see the same tools and techniques used by professional studios to design characters, worlds, and visual experiences for games, films, simulations, and more. Whether you're drawn to environment design, character art, or the technical side of real-time graphics, this session will show you what a career in 3D digital design actually looks like,  and how you can start building toward it today. Attendees will leave with downloadable 3D assets to kick-start their own portfolio.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

In the New Media Design BFA program, you’ll become an interactive, motion graphics, and visual design expert through a unique program that blends creative and technical skills. Create everything from mobile apps to immersive digital experiences at top tech innovators like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Google, Spotify and leading creative agencies. This session will explore student projects, industry leaders, and emerging technologies to show you how to combine your passion for creativity, visual design, motion graphics, 3D modeling, and creative coding while embracing the power of AI to become a highly skilled new media designer in a field that is rapidly growing.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

A video game designer’s task is to engage, to inform, and to entertain players as they move through a level. This is often done in a way that is seamless and unseen by the player. We will delve into Platformers, puzzle games, first-person shooters, and RPG Dungeons and learn the techniques used to develop content that fascinates, baffles, thrills, panics, satisfies, and most importantly, drives the player of today’s video games.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Vaccine development starts with biochemists—the scientists who understand how molecules interact, design the building blocks of vaccines, and solve the complex puzzles of immune response at the cellular level. But they don't work alone: immunologists, clinical trial experts, data analysts, regulatory specialists, and more all play crucial roles. In this interactive session, you'll step into the role of a biochemist working on vaccine development, explore how vaccines are created and tested, and discover how this foundational career connects to the broader team that helps protect public health—long before and after a shot goes in your arm!

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Are you fascinated by how the human body works, curious about curing diseases, or dreaming of a career that makes a real difference? Step into the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Sciences—where science meets innovation to transform lives and improve the human condition.

Join a program designed for explorers, problem-solvers, and future healthcare leaders. You’ll dive into hands-on lab experiences, work with state-of-the-art technology, and uncover the science behind health, medicine, and breakthroughs that change the world. Authentic learning experiences in research laboratories and out in the field allow you to be part of discoveries that transform health care and society. From genetics and microbiology to neuroscience and biotechnology, this is your launchpad to medical school, research, pharmaceuticals, and beyond.

💥 Make discoveries. Help humanity. Start your journey now.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Please join us for this session to learn about a degree in Global Public Health at RIT if any of the following sounds like you:

• Are you someone who likes learning about science and how the human body works?
• Do you want to pursue a career where you know you can use your life to make a real difference in the world?
• Do you want to be an advocate for improvements in people’s physical and mental health?
• Are you concerned about the impact of climate change on people’s health and safety?
• Do you want to work towards answers for some of society’s biggest health challenges like the opioid epidemic, gun violence, lack of access to health care and other inequities that exist in our world?
• Are you interested in preventing health problems so that everyone can live long lives and reach their full potential no matter their ethnicity, where they live, how much money they have, or any other defining characteristics?

If so, a degree in Global Public Health from RIT may be the perfect next step in your life’s journey!

With this degree, you can follow several paths.  You could decide to go right to work in a local public health department, an organization like the American Heart Association, or American Cancer Society, or move into an administrative role in a healthcare system.  Our graduates could pursue work with emergency response organizations like FEMA or the Red Cross.  

Maybe you aspire to work internationally for the World Health Organization, UNICEF, or the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). We can provide you with the foundational education and experiences you need to make those dreams a reality!

For those that plan to pursue graduate degrees, you can use this program as the perfect launching pad for medical school, PA school, nursing school, and any of the allied health professions. You may want to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) or PhD and move towards a career in research or academia in a university or at places like the CDC and National Institutes of Health.
  
This is a wonderful Pre-Law degree for those who want to take a leading role in advocacy through our legal system. Perhaps you are drawn towards entrepreneurship and the business side of health and can use this degree as a steppingstone into a Master of Business Administration (MBA). If, like many people, you know you like health-related courses and want to do something meaningful to help people, but you are not sure exactly what specific career you want to pursue, this is absolutely the perfect degree for you! Through our advisement process, we can guide you towards various concentrations, immersions, minors, experiential learning opportunities, study abroad experiences, and much more to help you find your calling! This can even work well with a related area of study as a double major.  

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Fitness has several components, one of which is flexibility. The ability to take a joint through range of motion is influenced by the condition of the surrounding tissues. We will explore the assessment of flexibility, the athletic benefits of being flexible, and reveal the physiological mechanism by which you can increase the flexibility of your muscles and joints. Be prepared to do some stretching.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Love animals? Thinking of a career that involves various biological sciences such as zoology, animal behavior, veterinary medicine, animal science, or other related disciplines? We will explore the use of a biology degree as preparation for various careers. You’ll get to meet one of our RIT critters as we talk about the pathways available for animal science careers.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Food is Medicine! Nutrition Sciences teaches the role of food in human physiology and health as well as food policy and medical nutrition therapy. Come let's discuss the hot topics in nutrition sciences and health, and explore the potential career paths. 

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Thousands of students enter college planning to go to medical school. But what does it really take to prepare for this challenging endeavor? What do you need in your “Pre-Med Playbook?” Hear from RIT alumni who are currently in medical school, as well as some who are practicing physicians today. They’ll talk about college classes, research experiences, and what medical school admissions boards are REALLY looking for.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

You will be involved in an actual clinical scenario, utilizing patient history and physical examination findings that a Physician Assistant in the medical field would encounter, while gaining an introduction to various diagnostic evaluations. By proceeding through this case, you will be guided to uncover the appropriate diagnosis. In this clinical vignette, you will be encouraged to illustrate appropriate risk factors and associated findings contributing to this diagnosis. The patient's prognosis and future preventive strategies for health promotion will be discussed.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

You might have heard of, and probably know, someone who has had an ultrasound examination. You may have even had an ultrasound examination yourself. Did you ever think that a career in ultrasound might be right for you? Do you like to work and interact with patients? Do you want to work in the medical field? Do you want to use this pathway to become a physician? Do you want to have a great job with a great salary? We hope to answer all of these questions for you. Come and join our professionals and students for exciting, interactive and live ultrasound demonstrations in our hospital-simulated and state-of-the-art ultrasound scanning suite.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Join professionals from across the life sciences industry as they share their career journeys and offer an inside look at the many ways science, technology, and business come together to improve people's lives. From developing new medicines and medical devices to analyzing data, managing projects, solving complex problems, and bringing innovations to patients, today's life sciences organizations rely on people with a wide range of talents and interests.

This interactive panel will help you explore how your unique strengths, interests, and problem-solving styles can translate into meaningful and rewarding careers. Whether you're a problem solver, a builder, a creative thinker, a people person, or someone who loves working with data, you may discover opportunities you never knew existed.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

If you think the criminal justice system in the US needs improving, joining us and becoming a criminal justice major could be your first step toward being a part of that change. Criminal Justice could be the most relevant and exciting choice before you. Work and learn alongside professors who are addressing everyday problems where community, justice, crime, and technology collide. You will have the opportunity to engage with community partners, professionals in the field, and faculty as you immerse yourself in the exciting challenges of the criminal justice field. If you join us, we guarantee you will be studying justice within a "free" country with the highest incarceration rate, ever-present controversy involving the regulation of guns and the consequences of gun violence, or racialized police violence, drug enforcement policy and the legalization of marijuana, the motivation behind cheating, fraud, and aggression and other engaging topic areas including cyber security and emerging technology. You will be well placed to obtain meaningful employment in a variety of areas including crime analysis, varied criminal justice and community agencies including federal, state, and local, or pursuing advanced degrees in law or criminal justice.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

When you meet a new client from a foreign country, should you shake hands or bow? When should you give business cards? Or how do you say hi to a friend from a foreign country? We know people communicate differently in different parts of the world, but tend to follow the manner of our own country in real situations. In this session, we will highlight cultural differences between US and some of the countries in Asia, Latin America, and/or Europe in occasions such as greetings, showing appreciation, and shopping. You will then learn some short, useful phrases that are commonly used in those situations.

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#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Want to turn your love of stories, communication, or creative thinking into a powerful, tech-savvy career? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore what a B.S. in English actually looks like—and why it might be the smartest major you’ve never considered. You’ll get hands-on with digital storytelling tools, crack open real-world problems with the power of language, and discover how an English degree can launch you into fields like UX design, marketing, publishing, game writing, law, and more. Whether you're a writer, gamer, debater, or just love asking “why,” this session is for you.

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#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Why study WGSS at a tech institution like RIT? Gender is usually thought of in terms of personal identity and individual sexuality. Have you ever considered the interactions of gender and tech? How gender affects economic developments, ecosystems, ecological and environmental matters, and the STEM field and the eco/tech models, projects, and applications we develop to inter-relate with other people and the world at large? Would you like to explore how to intersect gender studies, the awareness they cultivate, and eco/tech studies to work for a better, more just, more peaceful world? In this interactive session: we will explore some basic questions having to do with gender identity such as: What are some common gender issues? What are some gender stereotypes? What causes gender inequalities? What are some possible remedies?. We will then apply our answers to explore specific questions in some eco/tech fields such as: How do some mental illnesses disproportionally affect women and gender minorities? How do gender and wars interact? How does gender impact economic development models? How to apply gender considerations to the development of an ideal urban layout, interior design, industrial design project? How do electronic games, translation machines, machine learning reproduce gender stereotypes, and how to avoid such repetitions? How could we use cybersecurity technologies to help avoiding gendered violence?. Finally, we will work collectively or in small sections to apply some newly gained gender awareness to identify a specific problem in some select eco/tech field and develop features of an ideal solution that would be gender-equitable.

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#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Are you ready to take part in shaping the future? In this session, you’ll discover how to think critically about today’s biggest challenges and learn how we can design a better world for tomorrow! You’ll explore what it means to imagine the future, combining cutting-edge ideas from science, technology, anthropology, and the humanities. With hands-on activities, you’ll work in teams to create your own future world, tackling issues like climate change, social justice, and technology. This isn’t just about looking at the world we live in—it’s about imagining new, sustainable futures and finding creative ways to make them happen. Whether you're interested in solving global problems, designing innovative solutions, or just want to get excited about the future, this session is the perfect start! You’ll leave feeling inspired, equipped with new tools to think about the future, and ready to make an impact.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Political science is the study of power relations within and between human societies and their natural and built environments. While things like laws and elections and whatnot are commonly seen as quintessential manifestations of politics, real politics-knowers recognize that the political is often most apparent when things fall apart. To illustrate, this presentation highlights the politics, both ‘domestic’ and ‘international’, in a (for now) fictional portrayal of crisis in extremis: the classic comic and television series The Walking Dead, where Rick Grimes and company fight to survive (and thrive in?) an ongoing zombie apocalypse. What we learn is that just as political expertise is never more crucial than in times of crisis, the question of power never goes away, and so political knowledge and acumen are also critical even when the going isn’t quite so tough. In addition to drawing out the sophisticated political messages that made the show great (okay, and the gore), we’ll discuss how the kind of intensive study of politics you would get in the Department of Political Science at RIT will serve you well in whatever challenges you decide to take on.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Each academic discipline takes a different approach to examining and understanding the world, but paths that run in different directions still meet and cross over one another.  HCD is a program that offers students opportunities to find connections, explore alternative perspectives, and combine ideas at the meeting point of humanities, computing, and design.  Join this session to discover how we bring together the time honored insights and critical thinking of the Liberal Arts, RIT’s cutting edge technology, and the skills and care of design to create new ways to see the world, and to change it.  Find out what it means to work at the crossroads of three very different paths, how they enhance and reinforce each other, and how our diverse community of collaborative learning enriches all of its members.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

An estimated 75 percent of students in the United States change their college major at least once before graduation—so you’re smart for exploring all the possibilities now! This Liberal Arts Exploration session provides students with insights into diverse career paths, connecting academic skills with real-world opportunities. This session offers the opportunity to explore your personality type and the factors that influence career choice. Come learn how liberal arts sets you up to gain transferable skills like critical thinking, communication, and adaptability. It will also introduce you to the process by which you may, without delaying graduation, take up to two years in the Liberal Arts Exploration program to choose a major in the College of Liberal Arts.

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#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at college-level museum studies at RIT and discover how objects come to life through exhibition design, curatorial decision-making, and creative storytelling. Join program director Dr. Juilee Decker and Museum Studies students for an interactive, hands-on experience that reveals how museums transform objects into powerful public experiences you can see, explore, and shape. You'll also meet student researchers working in our cultural heritage imaging lab and see how cutting-edge technology uncovers hidden or faded texts in historical documents, artifacts, and works of art to bring long-lost stories back into view. Whether you're curious about art, design, or technology, this session offers an exciting glimpse into the kinds of projects, internships, and global opportunities available to RIT Museum Studies students. Come see what objects can reveal - and imagine what you might discover next. 

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

What is personality? Where does personality come from? How does personality impact what we do? What happens when personality and mental health collide? These are the kinds of questions asked by psychologists. Come learn about how psychologists examine personality and apply this to everyday life and mental health.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Almost everything you can study in college - from biology to politics to computer science - was born from philosophy because philosophy is about clarifying the things we know, formulating clear questions about what we don't know, and developing systematic methods for answering those questions, A new field of study forms when a set of questions about a particular subject matter and the methods for answering those questions are sufficiently defined by philosophy. But a new field's need for philosophy doesn't end with its creation. Sometimes established methods lead us to dead ends; sometimes our questions were not as clear as we thought; and sometimes new information comes to light that turns what we thought we knew upside-down. When these things happen - and they happen all the time in the sciences, technology, arts, politics, and humanities - the path forward runs through philosophy. Innovations arise from the very skills philosophy cultivates. That is why we find people who studied philosophy among those at the top tiers of almost every field. In this workshop, we will discuss what philosophy is and how it contributes to our continued pursuit of knowledge, beauty, justice, and human flourishing. 

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#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Get locked in to becoming a sociologist or anthropologist! Solve a series of puzzles to find the key to unlock a deep understanding of humans. Learn about the uses of these two fields in any job you’ll ever have and practice some of their methods and skills. Sociologists and anthropologists explore the deepest questions about humanity and our social relationships. We examine all of humanity, from the ancient past to our dynamic and global present, and human societies across the globe, to understand our diversity and also what unites us. We help explain why our society works the way it does and why people think differently? Be careful, you may never escape the effects of a sociological and anthropological perspective-ever!!

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

"The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” This quote, from the 1951 novel The Go-Between, by L.P. Hartley, has often been cited to encapsulate the challenge of fully understanding the historical past. Researching history is a bit like traveling to a country you’ve never visited. While aspects of the place may seem familiar, you’ll also encounter regulations, codes of behavior, and belief systems that appear completely foreign to our modern world. But if the past really is a foreign country, why do we need to visit? In this session we’ll discuss some of the strategies historians have used for studying the past as well as the possibilities and limitations of historical research. We’ll also consider how studying history equips us with vital survival skills for the 21st century. Learning to conduct research, interpret and evaluate different types of evidence, and develop persuasive arguments are all essential skills in a wide variety of professional fields, from medicine and education to law. Historical training can help us sift through the real and “fake” news and AI-generated text and images that increasingly inundate our screens, while also teaching empathy, cross-cultural competency, and interpersonal skills vital for any successful career.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ever wonder how influencers get you to click Buy Now — or how brands spin stories that almost sound true? In this hands-on session led by Communication and Advertising/Public Relations faculty, you’ll learn to decode the difference between ethical persuasion and misleading content. Watch real TikToks, explore how disinformation spreads online, and then jump into a creative challenge where you’ll build your own “before and after” TikTok pitch. No experience needed — just bring your scroll skills and your sharpest thinking. You’ll leave with a fresh take on media, truth, and the power of smart communication.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Economics is about much more than money or the stock market. It is a way of understanding the choices people make, the incentives they respond to, and the surprising consequences that can follow. In this interactive workshop, you’ll step into the role of an economic analyst and investigate a real-world puzzle: Why might the price of an important medicine suddenly rise, and what should society do about it? We’ll begin by looking at the problem itself: Who needs the medicine? What choices do patients, doctors, insurers, policymakers, and drug companies have? What incentives might lead to a sharp price increase? And what evidence would help us understand what is happening? Then we’ll turn to possible solutions. Should policymakers try to increase competition, regulate prices, change insurance coverage, or respond in some other way? How might each approach help, and what new challenge might it create? By the end of the session, you’ll have a better sense of what economic analysis actually looks like and how economists use data and critical thinking to understand real-world problems.

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Come and learn how science and engineering combine with imaging technologies used in the motion picture industry to prepare students for research engineering roles or technical post-production positions like digital color correction, sound design and visual effects at technology and entertainment powerhouses like Netflix, Sony, Technicolor and Dolby.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Creating color images using the red, green, and blue channels in a digital camera is a fundamental process in creating a digital image. This process involves combining the intensity values from the red, green, and blue channels to produce a full-color image. We will explore using the three color channels from different images to create color separation images, mixing science with art.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

In this session, we’ll explore how brain activity can become synchronized during shared experiences using real open data alongside RIT neuroscientists. When people watch a video, listen to a speaker, or engage in the same activity, their brains can begin to align in measurable ways. Through an interactive discussion, we’ll examine electrical signals in the brain and how researchers use them to study engagement. We’ll also explore how these signals don’t always behave as expected! By the end of the session, you’ll have a new perspective on how shared experiences shape not just what we think, but how our brains respond, along with a clearer understanding of some of the research neuroscientists do.

Sessions Offered:

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Vaccine development starts with biochemists—the scientists who understand how molecules interact, design the building blocks of vaccines, and solve the complex puzzles of immune response at the cellular level. But they don't work alone: immunologists, clinical trial experts, data analysts, regulatory specialists, and more all play crucial roles. In this interactive session, you'll step into the role of a biochemist working on vaccine development, explore how vaccines are created and tested, and discover how this foundational career connects to the broader team that helps protect public health—long before and after a shot goes in your arm!

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Love animals? Thinking of a career that involves various biological sciences such as zoology, animal behavior, veterinary medicine, animal science, or other related disciplines? We will explore the use of a biology degree as preparation for various careers. You’ll get to meet one of our RIT critters as we talk about the pathways available for animal science careers.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

How can we use mathematics to update our knowledge about a given situation after we receive new information? The key tool for doing this is called Bayes’ Theorem, and it is the basis of a very in-demand and lucrative career field of Bayesian Statistics. In this presentation, we will use Bayes’ theorem to show how to update our knowledge in two very important applications: Life on Mars and Testing for Diseases.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for an exciting, hands-on session where you'll learn how computers can be trained to recognize images just like humans do. We will explore the world of artificial intelligence and machine learning, focusing on how these technologies power applications like facial recognition, image classification, and object detection. You'll be introduced to artificial neural networks, the basic building blocks of intelligent systems, and learn key concepts like neurons, layers, activation functions, and feedforward vs. backpropagation. We'll also introduce the powerful Siamese neural network, a type of model used in facial recognition, and walk through a live demo of training your own image recognition model using tools like Teachable Machine. No prior coding experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore how AI is shaping the future!

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Thousands of students enter college planning to go to medical school. But what does it really take to prepare for this challenging endeavor? What do you need in your “Pre-Med Playbook?” Hear from RIT alumni who are currently in medical school, as well as some who are practicing physicians today. They’ll talk about college classes, research experiences, and what medical school admissions boards are REALLY looking for.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

A second quantum revolution is underway based on precisely manipulating fundamental particles like photons and atoms, which has led to a new quantum industry. In this session, we will introduce the mysterious quantum features of our universe and some exciting new technologies that use them --- cameras that see in the dark, ultra-sensitive gravitational wave detectors, unbreakably secure communications, and powerful quantum computers. We will also talk about the types of jobs and companies that do this work. Spoiler alert --- you don’t need a Ph.D. to have a career in quantum technologies!

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Come learn about Euler's equation, and why mathematicians should never be asked to judge a beauty contest. Join us for a mathematical tour that will wind you in circles as you learn trigonometry without triangles, how flipping coins can lead to exponentially growing wealth (as long as you take very small steps!), and why imaginary numbers aren't always so complex after all. We'll even see why Pi isn't quite so fundamental as math constants go, and explain why physicists always try to explain things in terms of springs.

Sessions Offered:

#3 - Wednesday, July 29  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial systems, and satellites are used in many industries to capture environmental images using complex imaging systems. Our team designs these imaging systems and can add special sensors like LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to collect precise image data, helping us tackle issues like crop production and climate change. In this session, you’ll learn about physics concepts such as the near-infrared reflectance of leaves and tools like lasers that allow us to “see through forests”. Then, we’ll work together to analyze images from the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York as well as the RIT campus to classify different cover types and evaluate vegetation health. 

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#4 - Wednesday, July 29  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Making everyday materials better, more resilient, and sustainable is no easy task—especially when the same method can’t be used across a variety of materials such as hand soap, chocolate, and biofuels. At RIT, Soft Matter Physicists explore how to encapsulate valuable ingredients, preserve them, and embed them into products without altering their original qualities. Using microfluidics and advanced microscopy, we design and study encapsulation platforms and uncover the physics behind them. Learn how, by understanding how different materials interact at the molecular level, soft matter physicists can manipulate materials to achieve specific goals—even embedding vitamin A into an M&M! Join us as we share the limitless career paths across science and technology available through Applied Physics.

Sessions Offered:

#2 - Tuesday, July 28  |  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Join professionals from across the life sciences industry as they share their career journeys and offer an inside look at the many ways science, technology, and business come together to improve people's lives. From developing new medicines and medical devices to analyzing data, managing projects, solving complex problems, and bringing innovations to patients, today's life sciences organizations rely on people with a wide range of talents and interests.

This interactive panel will help you explore how your unique strengths, interests, and problem-solving styles can translate into meaningful and rewarding careers. Whether you're a problem solver, a builder, a creative thinker, a people person, or someone who loves working with data, you may discover opportunities you never knew existed.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Understanding the knowledge and skill sets needed for a career path can help lay the foundation for a successful college learning experience. Join the School of Individualized Study for a conversation about career discovery and designing and curating an individualized degree. We will explore various ways in which you can independently research the skills and competencies needed, including the use of high-value online career tools, and the benefits of connection building, adapting to change, and self-advocacy.

Sessions Offered:

#1 - Tuesday, July 28  |  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.