Class Notes

Name: Rachel Kogut

Class Year(s): 2023

Note: Rachel Kogut ’23 (CIAS) celebrates her 3-year work anniversary at Cvent as a product designer, specializing in data visualization and dashboard design. She contributed to the UX department’s significant role in the company’s brand reimagining, unveiled at Cvent CONNECT 2026.

Submitted on: August 23, 2026

Name: Sarah Manes

Class Year(s): 2024

Note: Sarah Manes ’24 (KGCOE), ME ’24 (KGCOE) and Alec Paul ’24 (KGCOE), MS ’25 (KGCOE) met in their first year of college through Engineering House and were married in August 2026.

Submitted on: August 22, 2026

Name: Brady Marrinan

Class Year(s): 2009

Note: Brady Marrinan ’09 (CIAS) successfully defended his dissertation, Weaponizing Deepfake Media for Covert Influence, earning his PhD in Intelligence and Global Security from Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland. His research examined how an influence actor may exploit deepfake media to force armed conflict between unwitting nations and developed a framework for early warning, enabling outside intervention before conflict escalates.

Submitted on: August 21, 2026

Name: Surat Teerakapibal

Class Year(s): 2005

Note: Surat Teerakapibal, Ph.D.,’06 (KGCOE), MS ’06 (KGCOE), associate professor, has been appointed as dean of Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University.

Submitted on: August 18, 2026

Name: Eugene Rusiecki

Class Year(s): 1978

Note: Gene Rusiecki ’78 (CAST) has officially retired after a 48 year career as an electrical engineer, contracting officer representative, project/energy manager and healthcare engineer. Over the years Gene has worked for companies and federal agencies such as United States Steel Research Laboratories, Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Optical Fiber Solutions, United Parcel Service, Siemens, Department of the United States Air Force and Department of Veterans Affairs. Gene has earned a master of science degree from Clarkson University in Engineering and Global Operation Management. Gene is a holder of three U.S. Patents. Gene is a former RIT Swim Team co-captain and medalist on both the USA Deaf Olympic Swim Team (Malmo, Sweden) and Pan American Games for the Deaf. Gene and wife Barbara reside in Gainesville, Florida.

Submitted on: August 17, 2026

Name: Amanda Weissman

Class Year(s): 09

Note: Amanda Weissman ’09 (KGCOE), MS ’09 (COS) is excited to share a new book, Women in Advanced Computing and Software in Defense, which has been published by Springer! Amanda had the opportunity to serve as the editor for the book, bringing together perspectives from women working across advanced computing, software, engineering, and defense. Amanda also authored the introductory chapter, which provides an overview of advanced computing and software technologies and their applications in the defense industry.

Submitted on: August 17, 2026

Name: James Bossert

Class Year(s): 1979, 1981

Note: Jim Bossert MS ’81 (CCE) was promoted to manager, Lean Six Sigma Academy at Oncor Electric Delivery in Fort Worth, TX.

Submitted on: August 17, 2026

Name: Luisa Schum

Class Year(s): 2014

Note: Luisa (Katie) Schum ’15 (SCB) graduated from University of New Mexico with a master’s degree in business administration on May 16, 2026.

Submitted on: August 17, 2026

Name: Scott Ladin

Class Year(s): 1976, 1977, 1978

Note: Marcia Gabrilove ’79 (CAST) and Scott Ladin ’78 (CAST), MBA ’87 (SCB), 50 years since meeting at RIT 1976.

Submitted on: August 17, 2026

Name: Martin Daly

Class Year(s): 1989

Note: Martin Daly ’89 (CAST) was recently elected to the Mystic Aquarium’s Board of Trustees. It will be an honor to serve, and Martin looks forward to working with fellow Trustees, the leadership team, staff, and many volunteers to advance the Aquarium’s important mission of conservation, education, research, and animal rescue.

Submitted on: August 8, 2026