RIT Graduate School Pulse Newsletter- March 19, 2026

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March 19, 2026

Author of the blog, Pravallika Nakarikanti at the Grace Hopper Celebration 2025, held in Chicago

Pravallika Nakarikanti, a master’s student in computer science, says conversations with recruiters from leading tech companies reshaped her understanding of resumes and career direction in a recent blog post.

RIT Graduate Showcase banner with date April 9, 2026, “Attend · Connect · Volunteer,” and a link to register: https://www.rit.edu/graduateschool/2026-graduate-showcase-registration

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AWARE-AI: Workshop on Using Storytelling Techniques to Communicate STEM Research

When: March 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Where: Webinar

Workshop on Using Storytelling Techniques to Communicate STEM Research: Facilitated by Dr. Ammina Kothari, Dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Simmons University.

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.

Designing Effective Research Posters with Adobe Express | An Interactive Workshop

When: March 19, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Online

Join a member of the Adobe Education team to learn easy ways to transform your research into eye-catching, professional research posters. Shauna Chung will demonstrate how to leverage Adobe Express templates and GenAI tools to quickly format and visualize your data. She will leave behind resources and practical tutorials to help you build or redesign a poster step by step.

March Graduate Student Coffee Hour - Game Edition

When: March 26, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Crossroads, River Room

Take a break before the semester wraps up and join us for Graduate Student Coffee Hour - Game Edition.
This coffee hour is the perfect chance to pause, recharge, and connect with fellow graduate students. Enjoy coffee, cookies, conversation, and a variety of games to spark some friendly competition and laughter. We’ll have classics like UNO, Dominoes, and Jenga to keep the energy going.

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What Conversations with Apple, Google, and Recruiters Taught Me About Tech Resumes

Attending the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) in Chicago was already exciting, but what I did not expect was how a few invite-only events would completely reshape the way I think about resumes, recruiting, and the tech hiring process.

Read full blog by Pravallika Nakarikanti >

Sagar Lekhak with advisor Emmett Ientilucci with collaborators from Royal Military Academy of Belgium analyzing the data collected in research

RIT Ph.D. Student Explores Drone and AI Technology for Faster and Safer Land Mine Removal

Imaging Science Ph.D. student and recent Three Minute Thesis (3MT) winner Sagar Lekhak shares research in The Conversation on how drones, multisensor imaging, and artificial intelligence could improve the speed and safety of land mine detection.

Read full story by Sagar Lekhak >

Collage of Rochester Institute of Technology students in various academic and extracurricular settings.

RIT sets course for the future with 2035 Strategic Framework

Rochester Institute of Technology has launched a new decade-long Strategic Framework that will guide the university’s priorities, investments, inspiration, and aspirations through 2035.

Read full story by Bob Finnerty >

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Informational graphic for students with a checklist for graduation: 'Apply for Graduation' and 'Order your cap and gown.' QR code: https://www.rit.edu/commencement/

Did you apply for graduation and order your cap and gown?
Do it now!

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Blood Drive

When: March 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: SAU, 1829 Room

Event poster for RIT 'Into the ROC' College Night at the Rochester Museum and Science Center on March 27, 7–10 p.m. QR code: https://cglink.me/2d1/r2313942

Into the ROC: College Night at Rochester Museum and Science Center

When: March 27, 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable night of exploration, fun, and discovery at Rochester Museum & Science Center. Dive into hands-on exhibits, enjoy planetarium shows, and meet other students from around the area. Don't miss this chance to experience the museum like never before. Bring your student ID and your curiosity!

All tickets for the museum are free and planetarium tickets are free for the first 15 RIT students in attendance at each show.

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The Graduate School Pulse.News. Events. Resources.

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News. Events. Resources.