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April 26, 2024
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April 25, 2024—RIT is buzzing with excitement as we prepare for Imagine RIT. Visitors will explore over 400 student exhibits, showcasing the innovative spirit of our campus.

  
 

Editor’s Note: This concludes Pulse for the academic year. We will pause for the summer and return in late August. Have a safe and enjoyable summer break.
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RIT Libraries Destress Fest Spring 2024

When: April 29th and 30th, 2024, 
Where: Wallace Library Building


It's that time of year again! RIT Libraries would like to welcome you back to the Wallace Building for another 2-day Destress Fest!
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2024 Graduate Commencement Reception

When: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm 
Where: Global Village Crossroads Café | The River Room


Graduating graduate students and their families are invited to the 2024 Graduate Student Commencement Reception.

Students gaduating can RSVP below.

Congratulations graduates!
RSVP here
 
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Engineering professor becomes part of SMART Hub to improve wireless spectrum accessibility

The wireless spectrum has become very crowded real estate, and work is underway through a new technology research center to improve spectrum access, co-existence, and security. Addressing these challenges will require new technology applications and resources, said Alireza Vahid of Rochester Institute of Technology.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa >
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Global Business: AI deepfakes becoming new tech battlefront

CGTN's Sally Ayhan talks with Matthew Wright, Chair and Professor of Cybersecurity at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He drives into the ongoing battle against AI deepfakes and how major tech companies are doing their part.

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Humans consume about a credit card's worth of plastic each week; local researchers discuss how to prevent it

Research shows humans consume hundreds of plastic particles each day – up to a credit card’s worth every week. How do these particles get into our ecosystems and our bodies?

Read full story by Megan Mack, and Evan Dawson >
 
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Get ready, Class of 2024! The 139th RIT Academic Convocation is just 3 weeks away!

Graduates,
On Friday, May 10, just three weeks from today, you will be wearing your cap and gown and processing into the Gordon Field House with your classmates for the 139th RIT Academic Convocation! When you do, you will be joining the ranks of over 140,000 esteemed RIT alumni. Get ready, because it will be an amazing feeling!

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The countdown to Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival has begun! Are you ready to explore? Are you ready to experience the unexpected and extraordinary on Saturday?

This Creativity and Innovation Festival is a campus-wide event that showcases the creative and innovative spirit of RIT students, faculty, and staff. Imagine RIT runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Use our Imagine RIT map to view exhibits, add them to your itinerary, and navigate around campus. The best place to start after parking is finding a welcome center. The volunteers at our info booths are also a great resource!

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The FabLab is hiring for the fall semester of 2024-2025. 

Job Description:

FabLab Technicians are trained to operate all FabLab equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, various specialized software packages, and the FabLab's Service Desk, generating quotes for and responding to customers.

Each FabLab Technician is expected to advise students, professors, or any RIT affiliate interested in using the FabLab on the best materials and processes to complete a project. This includes what materials will work best, how to improve a design to print better, or how to post-process models to enhance the overall finish.

Here is the application link:
Apply here >