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News. Events. Resources.

October 01, 2026
Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Bridge over the Genesee River at dusk.
 

Photo taken by Elena Georgia Mpadanes, a PhD student in Cognitive Science, at the Frederick Douglass-Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge. Submit your photo.

  
 
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AWARE-AI Workshop: Communicating with Broader Audiences

When: October 1, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Webinar

Hosted by the AWARE-AI Program, this workshop, facilitated by Dr. Ammina Kothari, Dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Simmons University, will focus on communicating with broader audiences- policy & decision-makers, the media, and the public. 
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Shopping Trip to Niagara Falls Mall

When: October 3, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Off-campus location

Take this opportunity to enjoy both the renowned natural wonder and high-quality winter clothes! This event is open to all graduate students, but PhD students are prioritized.
Register here
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CHAI Seminar: Research Talk by Sathwika Bavikadi, Computer Engineering Assistant Professor, RIT

When: October 5, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
Where: Student Innovation Hall, Simone Center, 1600 Atrium

SPEAKER: Sathwika Bavikadi, Computer Engineering Assistant Professor, RIT
TITLE: Efficient Deep Learning and Data Processing with Reconfigurable Processing-in-memory Architectures
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Sagar Lekhak receiving recognition at IEEE IGARSS 2026.

Preparing for 3MT: Tips, Suggestions, and Lessons from My Journey

Three minutes may sound short. But when you are asked to explain years of research to someone outside your field, using only one static slide, those three minutes can suddenly feel like a very difficult challenge.

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RIT alumna Anna Heiser, right, interviews students for co-op and internship opportunities at the fall University-Wide Career Fair. Heiser is a product designer for Dick’s Sporting Goods.

What RIT alumni recruiters want students to know

More than 4,000 Rochester Institute of Technology students participate in co-ops and internships each year, gaining hands-on, real-world experience before graduation. To help students stand out in a competitive job market, RIT alumni recruiters attending the University-Wide Career Fair on Sept. 23 shared advice on networking, showing initiative, and building confidence. The Career Fair featured more than 200 local, regional, and national companies.

Read full story by Vienna McGrain >
Man in safety glasses and blue gloves holding a microchip solar cell.

RIT named a top 100 national university for fourth year in a row in ‘U.S. News’ best colleges ranking

Rochester Institute of Technology continues its run as a top 100 national university for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication, which places RIT at No. 95, also cited it as being among the best universities in innovation, experiential learning with co-ops and internships, and value.

Read full story by Vienna McGrain > 
 
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) logo

The deadline to submit your 3MT talk (Zoom or YouTube link) and presentation slide for the 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition is October 9, 2026. The competition is open to current RIT PhD students who have passed their qualifying exam or are in their third year of study or greater. Visit the 3MT competition page for details and to submit.
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RIT Spirituality and Religious Life graphic promoting community, fellowship, worship, and chaplain services at the Schmitt Interfaith Center.

A Place Where You Belong!

Where: Schmitt Interfaith Center, Office Suite 1400
Phone: 585-475-5932
Email: srl@rit.edu

Spirituality and Religious Life at RIT cultivates engaged and vibrant religious, secular, and spiritual communities that explore deep questions of purpose, meaning, and value. Speak with chaplains, attend weekly gatherings, increase your religious and spiritual literacy, and take part in meaningful discussions, fellowship, and worship!

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RIT Engineering Ph.D. Info Session flyer for October 16, 2026, featuring program information, schedule, lab visits, and RSVP details.

Explore the engineering Ph.D. programs at RIT

Engineering Ph.D. Info Session
When: Friday, October 16, 2026 — Brick City Weekend
Where: RIT Campus, SHED, Room 3350

Schedule
12:00–12:45 PM (Pizza, information session & Q&A)

12:45–2:30 PM (Lab visits — meet faculty & Ph.D. students)
Locations will be announced at lunch.

Ph.D. Programs Represented

  • Biomedical & Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Microsystems Engineering

RSVP here by Oct 13