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Assistant Professor Ha-Kyung Hidy Kong is exploring how artificial intelligence and data visualization can be used to help researchers analyze qualitative data by identifying patterns, reducing workload, and retaining control over their findings.

RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to expand access to computing and information technology education for secondary and post-secondary students.

Spectrum News speaks with Garret Arcoraci, principal lecturer in the School of Information, and students in RIT's artificial intelligence program about AI ethics, potential risks, government oversight, and preparing students to develop and use the technology responsibly.

WROC-TV speaks with Erik Golen, principal lecturer and director of RIT’s artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree program, about how AI works and its expanding applications and the importance of safeguards as the technology advances.

RIT is hosting four Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program sites this summer, which are designed for students to develop a passion for research and receive guidance for pursuing graduate careers. The university has a longstanding history hosting REU sites, which are funded by grants from the National Science Foundation.

WHEC-TV reports on growing artificial intelligence education programs at local colleges, including RIT’s new AI bachelor’s degree launching this fall, as universities respond to increasing industry demand for AI skills.

Spectrum News speaks to T.J. Borelli, principal lecturer of computer science, and Sharon Mason, director of the School of Information, about the university’s new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence and growing student interest in the field.

Government Technology magazine reports that RIT will offer a bachelor’s degree in AI this fall, as well as a six-course minor in the subject, featuring courses on machine learning, natural language processing, and analytics.

WROC-TV interviews Matt Huenerfauth, dean of RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, and a cybersecurity student about the new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence starting in 2026.

WHEC-TV highlights a new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence starting this fall.

RIT now offers a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence. The interdisciplinary undergraduate program blends core programming and algorithmic principles with the chance for specialized study in areas like agentic AI and robotics.

Computer science major Emma Schmitt took a required co-op seminar class to help prepare for the internship search and what do to on the job, helping her land co-ops at Honeywell/LenelS2 and Microsoft.