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May 01, 2025
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AWARE-AI NRT: Spring Roundtable - Efficiency in AI

When: May 05, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Golisano Hall, Room CYB 1710

This AWARE-AI Spring Roundtable focuses on efficiency in AI. Panelists include Dr. Cory Merkel, Dr. Richard Lange, Dr. Alex Ororbia, and Dr. Haibo Yang. Moderated by Dr. Garreth Tigwell. Hosted by the AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program, this free roundtable session welcomes NRT Trainees and other RIT graduate students.
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2025 Graduate Student Commencement Reception

When: May 08, 2025; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Crossroads River Room

An RIT Graduate School celebration in honor of graduating Master's and Ph.D. candidates — 2025 Graduate Student Commencement Reception hosted by Dean Diane Slusarski. Congratulations graduates!
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Future Faculty Workshop for PhD Students and Postdocs

When: August 05 – August 07, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Campus Center, CPC-2610 Bamboo Room

The goal of this workshop is to prepare RIT Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars for success in the academic job market. The program will familiarize participants with all aspects of the faculty search process. Dedicated writing time will be provided to begin or revise your application documents, as well as to receive feedback. This workshop is targeted towards those entering the academic job market in Fall 2025 (those graduating in Summer 2026).
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Chasing Clarity Through Design

Melson Miranda, a Visual Communication Design grad student at RIT, shares his journey of creating a YSL-inspired 3D motion piece that won the People’s Choice Award at the Graduate Showcase. This blog reflects on the creative process, challenges, and the rewarding experience of connecting with viewers and industry professionals.

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Officially, One Degree Hotter — Now What?

Ipshita reflects on earning her master’s in Visual Communication Design from RIT, celebrating her transition from student to professional while embracing her new role in educational design at the University of Illinois. She continues to explore academia, and creative growth, staying deeply connected to the RIT community.

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Color science program’s reputation helps grad land job with Apple

Andrea Avendano Martinez feels well prepared to enter the workforce thanks to the connections she’s made with many RIT alumni who are working in the color science industry and credits the reputation of the program in helping her land a job with Apple.

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