Pulse

January 27th, 2023

The Graduate School Pulse includes upcoming events, news highlights, resources, and updates.

January 20, 2023–A colorful sunset on campus taken by Sanskriti Kumar, MS student in human-computer interaction.

Upcoming Events

GCCIS Graduate Co-op Orientation

When: January 30, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Virtual, Career Connect

This co-op orientation is required for GCCIS graduate students wishing to participate in co-op. It will be particularly beneficial for students planning to seek co-ops for Summer 2023 or Fall 2023.

Students in the following programs are invited to attend:

MS Computer Science
MS Data Science
MS Information Technology & Analytics
MS Human Computer Interaction
MS Software Engineering
MS Computing Security
MS Game Design & Development

We will cover RIT co-op policies, job search strategies, and basic resume tips.

Speechcraft by Tiger Tales Toastmasters

When: Every Saturday from 4th Feb to 25th Feb at 9AM -12 AM
Where: RIT Institute Hall - INS 1180

Led by experienced Toastmasters, this 4-week course will give you the tools and practice you need to become a confident and skilled publice speaker. Prepare, practice and shine through your next interview or presentation.

Find Success in the USA series: Cultural Awareness for International Students

When: January 30, 6 - 7:30 PM
Where: Zoom

Get help with your job search by attending one or all of the virtual four-part workshops series for international students. Learn more and access virtual Zoom links through the button below.

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News + Updates

RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition offers new MS degree in dietetics and nutrition

Rochester Institute of Technology is offering a new master’s degree in dietetics and nutrition to prepare graduates to become registered dietitian nutritionists with a deep understanding of food as medicine. The two-year graduate program will start in the fall and enrollment is open now.

Read full story by Susan Gawlowicz

MBA student uses experience at Shop One to help grow her own business

Maddy Schoenfeld pursues an MBA to learn more about the business side of art sales. Her undergraduate education helped her hone her craft, but she knew she needed more knowledge to help her jewelry business thrive. When Schoenfeld learned about the RIT Master Plan Scholarship for graduate study in 2021, it was the final push she needed to apply to business school and pursue her MBA. Established in 2020, the scholarship enabled her, and other alumni, to pursue a master’s degree and receive financial assistance covering 45-50 percent of the graduate tuition.

Read full story by Felícia Swartzenberg

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Resources

Reminder to submit proposal for Graduate Education Week by January 31, 2023

Submit your proposal to present during Graduate Education Week where your work will be acknowledged and celebrated along with fellow RIT graduate students. Proposals for posters, oral presentations, live demonstrations, and 3 minute thesis/dissertation presentations will be accepted. The highest ranking presentations will be recognized at an awards ceremony during the week and will receive a monetary award.

Submit today!

PHT180 Research Vitals with Emiliano Brini

When: February 17, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Where: Institute Hall, Room: 73-1140

Join us for a 15-20 minute presentation followed by discussion/Q&A with Emiliano Brini, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, regarding the development of physics-based computational tools for the next-gen of drug discovery.

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Business Analytics Competition

Compete for $1,750 in cash prizes as full-time undergraduate or graduate college students from any country and university. Teams can be up to five people. All qualifying teams compete using the same business data set, applying analytical techniques to business problems and situations. This event is a great opportunity for students to bring diverse thought processes and experiences together.

Why Compete?

Gain real-world business analytics experience that makes you stand out with employers
Receive invaluable coaching and guidance from renowned mentors
Strengthen your credentials when applying to graduate programs

Participating students receive coaching from renowned faculty from Saunders’ undergraduate and graduate business analytics programs to strengthen their credentials for future job and graduate school opportunities.

2023 Competition Timeline

January 27, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Information Session
February 6, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Kick-off Event
March 3, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Technical Workshop
March 28, 11:59 p.m. – Submission Deadline
April 4 – Results for First Round Announced
April 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Final Presentation

Learn more

AWARE-AI NRT Programing

Spring Roundtable - Grant Writing Panel - 2/6/23, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Golisano Hall, CYB 1730
This AWARE-AI Spring Roundtable discusses applying for research funding, from the perspective both of applying for a first external grant and for applying for a national fellowship such as the NSF GRFP.

Hosted by the AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program, this free roundtable session welcomes NRT Trainees and other RIT graduate students.

Workshop on Using Storytelling Techniques to Communicate STEM Research Webinar - 2/8/23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Zoom
Facilitator: Ammina Kothari, Ph.D., Director of Harrington School of Communication & Media and Professor, Journalism, University of Rhode Island
Website: https://harrington.uri.edu/meet/ammina-kothari-2/

AWARE-AI Trainees and other graduate students will be introduced to storytelling mechanics and data visualization techniques for crafting jargon-free compelling messages for a broader audience on social media and other official communication channels.

Hosted by the AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program, this free workshop welcomes NRT Trainees and other RIT graduate students.
The workshop requires registration. Please register by using the link from this website.

For more information about the AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program and how to apply for a Traineeship, please see https://www.rit.edu/nrtai/.

Register for the Webinar here.

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