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September 25, 2017
RIT introduces new ‘computing for all’ initiative
RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences is establishing the Center for Computing Outreach, Research and Education (C-CORE) to change the way that computer science is introduced and spark an interest in computing for students from all disciplines, backgrounds and ages. -
September 22, 2017
Professor receives IBM award for innovations in cybersecurity education
Bill Stackpole, professor of computing security, received an IBM Faculty Award for his efforts to extend cybersecurity learning beyond the traditional classroom and get students the hands-on experience needed in today’s threat landscape. -
September 20, 2017
RIT expands collaboration with Taiwan Tech
RIT entered into a partnership with the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, also called Taiwan Tech, to offer a dual Master of Science degree program. -
September 7, 2017
Student Spotlight: Co-vice president of Humans vs. Zombies
Meet Jonathan Foley, a third-year computer science major and co-vice president of Humans vs. Zombies. The campus-wide tag game starts on Sunday. -
September 7, 2017
RIT creates virtual reality ‘MAGIC’ for Buffalo Bills
As the 2017-2018 NFL season kicks off, fans of the Buffalo Bills will be treated to a new virtual-reality experience at New Era Field, designed by RIT alumni, to help fans “see” the stadium from a unique perspective. -
August 16, 2017
RIT recognized for cyber defense research
RIT has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research, which recognizes the university for its significant contributions in defending America’s cyberspace through computing security research. -
August 3, 2017
Experts discuss future of midsized ‘smart cities’
Forty researchers and practitioners from around the world came together at RIT to discuss the future of smart cities during the International Workshop on Urban Data Science. -
August 2, 2017
RIT to co-host Replaying Japan conference
Scholars from around the world are coming to Rochester to better understand the origins and development of the Japanese gaming industry and its impact on worldwide culture. The Replaying Japan conference is hosted by The Strong museum and RIT. -
July 14, 2017
NTID gets $1M for deaf scientists-in-training program
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded a grant to RIT that is expected to provide $1.025 million in funding over five years to develop a Scientists-In-Training Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Undergraduates. -
July 5, 2017
Students explore German video game industry
Ten RIT students kicked off their summer break in Germany, learning about and immersing themselves in the biggest video game market in Europe. -
June 7, 2017
RIT students win top prizes at MIT hackathon
Archit Jha and Rohan Patel, human-computer interaction master’s students, took home top honors and cash prizes for creating apps that help those with epilepsy and mental health disorders during the MIT Hacking Medicine Grand Hack. -
May 22, 2017
RIT team creates high-speed internet lane
Researchers at RIT are developing a faster and more reliable way to send and receive large amounts of data through the internet. By creating a new network protocol, researchers are essentially developing a new high-speed lane of online traffic, specifically for emergency information.