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RIT Photographic Sciences alumni Teri Zgoda ’17 and Teresa Kugler ’19 captured a stunning photomicrograph of a fluorescent turtle embryo that took first place in Nikon’s 2019 Small World competition. 

Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 26: From objects that are barely visible under a microscope to snowflakes and the massive RIT Big Shot, professor Michael Peres has made scientific photography a major focus, with his images appearing on CNN, The Weather Channel, and Mashable. Peres talks with colleague Ted Kinsman of RIT’s photo sciences program about how one masters such specialized photography.

In support of the college admission process, prospective students from around the country received portfolio reviews from RIT faculty and reps from other leading art and design colleges.

Nikon Small World's "Masters of Microscopy" series features Teri Zgoda '17 (photographic sciences) and Teresa Kugler '19 (photographic sciences), winners of the 45th Nikon Small World photomicrography contest.

National Geographic features work by Teresa Zgoda '17 (photographic sciences) and Teresa Kugler '19 (photographic sciences).

Assistant professor Ted Kinsman's successful career of blending photography and science was recognized with him winning the prestigious Louis Schmidt Award, the highest honor given by the BioCommunications Association.

The Marketplace Tech podcast features Christye Sisson, associate professor of photographic sciences.

Guest essay by Christye Sisson, associate professor of photographic sciences, published by The Conversation.

College of Art and Design faculty and staff led a workshop educating Rochester City School District art teachers on portfolio requirements and the art of photographing portfolio pieces. 

RIT senior scientists Aaron Gerace and Matthew Montanaro were presented with the USGIF Academic Achievement Award at the GEOINT 2019 Symposium for their work on the Landsat 8 satellite.

Blog post by Ted Kinsman, an assistant professor of photographic technology, published in PetaPixel.

From eye tracking to thermal cooling to all things mushrooms, RIT’s Venture Creations technology business incubator celebrated the launch of four new startups.