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  • February 13, 2024

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    Do emojis belong in the workplace? 

    Atlassian talks to Garreth Tigwell, assistant professor in the School of Information, about the misinterpretations and accessibility challenges that emoji use present in the workplace.

  • February 9, 2024

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    Researchers work to benefit society

    RIT's researchers are improving healthcare for marginalized populations, explaining mysteries of the universe, battling anemia, and making autonomous driving systems more secure. Meet four of them.

  • February 9, 2024

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    Congratulations to our 2023 Computer Science Scholarship award winners!

    Computer Science Department is pleased to announce the winners of our annual scholarships. Several students majoring in Computer Science have been awarded scholarships ranging from $800 to $3,000 for remarkable academic achievement and making significant contributions to the Department.

  • February 7, 2024

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    Raising awareness on Safer Internet Day 

    Spectrum News talks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, and Anthony Ioppolo, a fourth-year cybersecurity major, about Safer Internet Day and cybersecurity online.

  • February 7, 2024

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    All about deepfake technology 

    South Korean international broadcasting station KBS World Radio talks about deepfakes with Matthew Wright, professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity. The interview, on the daily current affairs show Korea24, starts at 19 minutes and 50 seconds and ends around 40 minutes and 45 seconds.

  • January 29, 2024

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    The AI trust deficit 

    Politico talks to Matthew Wright, department chair, Department of Cybersecurity, about AI voice cloning technology and its impact on the upcoming election.

  • January 26, 2024

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    Performing arts options tip scales in RIT’s favor

    More than 500 incoming students this academic year received a performing arts scholarship, which were created to enable musicians, dancers, actors, and even students with experience in technical theater to continue to pursue their passion for performance while at RIT. To date, some 1,800 students have received scholarships in the five years they have been available.