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November 13, 2025
Six RIT doctoral finalists on stage at the 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition, smiling after their presentations.
 

November 7, 2025 – RIT doctoral student finalists showcased their research during this year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. Photo credit: Keith Bullis.  Submit your photo.

  
 
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PhD n Chill: Grant Writing Panel

When: November 13, 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: GLE-1149 Classroom

Join the DSA on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in GLE-1149 for a Q&A session with professors Dr. Cristian Linte and Dr. Andre Hudson on research grant writing. Open to all PhD students — pizza and drinks provided!
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Graduate Student Coffee Hour - Cookie Decorating

When: November 20, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Crossroads, River Room

Join us for the November Graduate Student Coffee Hour, Cookie Decorating Edition!
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Three Minute Thesis winners with Dean Diane Slusarski, the competition judges, and fellow finalists.

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

Doctoral students took the stage to share their groundbreaking research in just three minutes during RIT’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.

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Assistant Professor Frances Cooley leads NTID’s Reading and Deafness Lab.

New eye-tracking research will help understand how deaf people process vocabulary

Researchers will soon use eye-tracking to show how deafness impacts vocabulary knowledge and reading as well as how deaf and hard-of-hearing children, who have historically shown lower than average reading outcomes, develop into highly skilled readers.

Read full story by Susan Murad >
Malar Hirudayaraj, left, and Martin Anselm are developing a comprehensive workforce development program in electronic manufacturing for area veterans.

Faculty members launch electronics manufacturing training for veterans

Two RIT faculty members are building a comprehensive workforce development program in manufacturing for veterans and under-employed individuals to provide the needed skills-based training in electronics assembly.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa >
 
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SAVE THE DATE Graduate Showcase Thursday April 9, 2026 Celebrating RIT Graduate Students RIT Graduate School logo, featuring a colorful lightbulb design.
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RIT Provost Speaker Series: Exploring the Universe with the James Webb Telescope. Online event with QR code for registration.

Provost Speaker Series — Exploring the Universe with the James Webb Telescope featuring Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe

When: Friday, November 14, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Online – registration required

A behind-the-scenes look at how the JWST is transforming our understanding of the universe
Opportunities for interdisciplinary connections and research inspiration
Time for Q&A with Dr. Kartaltepe

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RIT Momentum II: Allyship & Belonging event. Workshop on allyship, collaboration, and belonging. Includes QR code to register.

momentum II: Allyship & Belonging

When: November 15, 2025, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: PRISM

Through interactive workshops, dialogue, and reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of inclusive leadership and explore how to foster belonging within their communities. This full-day program, in partnership with the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Resource Center, centers on the themes of allyship and the leadership competencies of collaboration and sense of belonging.

Food will be provided. Email nsrrli@rit.edu with any questions.

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Save the date for the 2026 WGSS Symposium

When: March 27, 2026, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

A one-day symposium featuring RIT students and faculty about Women, Gender, Sexuality & Technologies
 

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