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March 2, 2026
RIT research in Ghana shapes global e-waste policies
A 2024 trip to Ghana by RIT faculty is shaping a new United Nations environmental report challenging e-waste assumptions.
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February 27, 2026
China and the United States: What can we learn from each other?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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February 23, 2026
Student-athletes combine their passions for sports and design
Three student-athletes majoring in industrial design used their collaborative mindsets to help bring their vision of an 8-foot-tall National Collegiate Athletic Association championship trophy to life.
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February 20, 2026
Artificial Intelligence: Why the Biggest Revolution May Be Surprisingly Ordinary
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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February 6, 2026
The curious economics of a shrinking smoking market
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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January 29, 2026
Economics of Pollutions in India
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, appears on the Climate Converse podcast.
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January 28, 2026
How Caste and Soil Texture Skew Consumption Within Indian Households
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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January 13, 2026
Does telling students to exercise help them academically?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Beacon.
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December 26, 2025
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
Fox 12 Oregon interviews Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the impact of raising state minimum wages.
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December 25, 2025
Did the Green Revolution Help Some Farmers More Than Others?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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December 15, 2025
Top stories that shaped RIT in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community.
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December 12, 2025
The importance of separating the short and long run effects of trade
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)