Research News
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January 18, 2019
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Graduate student receives prestigious Microsoft fellowship
Danielle Gonzalez, a computing and information sciences Ph.D. student at RIT, was one of only 10 outstanding doctoral students in North America selected to receive the 2019 Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship.
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December 6, 2018
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RIT researcher presents with world’s top artificial intelligence experts
Researchers at RIT are sharing their work amongst the world’s top artificial intelligence experts this week at NeurIPS 2018, the premier AI conference. The RIT team designed and implemented an algorithm that allows AI to analyze high-dimensional data sets more efficiently. -
November 20, 2018
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Artificial Intelligence - with a human touch
There is a growing group of RIT researchers working in a field broadly known as artificial intelligence, or AI. They are building increasingly complex algorithms—the rules that govern operating systems—so that machines can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. -
November 20, 2018
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MAGIC spells opportunity with new learning laboratory
RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios opened the doors to its new home this fall, inviting students, faculty and industry professionals to experience a digital media development and publishing learning laboratory never before seen in the Northeast. -
November 20, 2018
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Improving ASL communication
Matt Huenerfauth and his research team are developing animations of American Sign Language—a language that requires precise control of hand and body movement as well as facial expressions. -
September 13, 2018
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Weekly seminars highlight artificial intelligence work
RIT’s Move78 Artificial Intelligence Seminar series focuses on research in RIT’s growing artificial intelligence (AI) community, such as machine learning, neuromorphic computing and computer vision. -
September 10, 2018
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Cybersecurity lab named for partnership with Eaton Corp.
The Eaton Cybersecurity SAFE Lab performs penetration tests and vulnerability analysis on technology created by Eaton, a global power management company that offers an array of electrical products and services. -
August 2, 2018
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RIT brings together ‘smart city’ experts for workshop
As part of RIT’s Urban Data Science initiative, 100 researchers and practitioners from around the world came together to discuss the future of smart cities at the International Workshop on Urban Data Science in Bangkok. -
July 10, 2018
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New degree focuses on the human-computer relationship
Cole Johnson, the first student to graduate with RIT’s new bachelor’s degree in human centered-computing, is passionate about people and technology. -
June 28, 2018
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RIT receives $5M for Global Cybersecurity Institute
The planned Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT got a tremendous boost with the receipt of $5 million grant through the New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program. -
June 20, 2018
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RIT one of the nation’s top universities for NSF undergraduate research
RIT is hosting seven federally funded undergraduate research programs this summer, the most of any college in New York state. -
April 25, 2018
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App makes museum experience more accessible
NTID is launching a mobile app to be used in its Dyer Arts Center that provides content in various forms, including video in American Sign Language, transcripts and audio and visual descriptions.
