RIT Graduate School Pulse Newsletter- October 09, 2025

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.

October 09, 2025

RIT campus with red-brick buildings, green lawn, and clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

"A sunlit moment, green and bright, with tall trees touching the clear, blue light...", captured by Oluwatobiloba Olanipekun, MS student in Smart Cities Construction Management. Submit your photo.

Upcoming events written on a blue background

Alternative Break: Info Session - Virtual

When: October 10, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where: Online Event

Are you interested in applying for one of our 2026 Alternative Break Immersion Trips?

The Alternative Break (AB) program gives students the opportunity to engage with and contribute to communities around the world. Students who participate spend 5-9 days learning about critical challenges facing communities, interacting with local leaders, and performing short-term projects with community agencies.

Learn more and register

Career Services AppLab: Drop-in hours for assistance applying to jobs

When: October 16, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Where: Wallace Library (WAL) - 3560

Visit Career Services' AppLab hours, a focused space to work on your job applications and make real progress in your job search. Career Services coordinators will be available for hands-on support.

Because "Click to Apply" isn't a strategy—Let us help you build one that works!

AI Tools for Academic Research Writing Workshop

This workshop will explore various AI-based tools available to support academic research writing. We will also discuss responsible use, research-specific tools, risks, and citation guidelines relevant to scholarly research and publishing. Participants are encouraged to experiment with these tools during the workshop, so come prepared with your laptop and research topic. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Presented by Greyson Pasiak, GCCIS/Student Success Librarian, RIT Libraries.

When: October 20, 2025, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Student Innovation Hall, SIH 1600 - University Services Center

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News + Updates written on a yellow background

Portrait of Rui Li, Associate Professor at RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, beside his name and title in orange and black text on a gray background.

RIT researchers use machine learning to better understand the pathways of disease

At RIT, a new project funded by the National Institutes of Health is using artificial intelligence to map the full journey of illnesses and discover entirely new disease pathways.

Read full story by Scott Bureau >

Audio engineer in lab with EEG data displayed and a participant wearing an EEG cap.

Audio engineer awarded funding to improve and personalize hearing devices and headphones

Today’s audio devices are sophisticated, but some underperform in noisy or distracting environments. To address these challenges, Hwan Shim and his research group developed a prototype headset to provide neurofeedback information.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa >

Three RIT medals with orange ribbons displayed against a black background.

RIT announces creation of five new endowed professorships

The creation of five new endowed professorships, together valued at $15 million, was announced Sept. 26 during the inauguration of the university’s 11th president, Bill Sanders.

Read full story by Vienna McGrain >

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Resources written on a purple background

RIT flyer for a faculty-led study abroad in Ghana, May 11–21, 2026. Apply by October 19, 2025. Open to all students. Program taught in English. Includes QR code and link.

Exploring Ghana: Weaving Together the Tapestry of Self and Discovery

Travel Dates: May 11–21, 2026
Apply by October 19, 2025

No pre-reqs. Program is open to all undergraduate majors, 2.5 GPA or above, all year levels, and graduate students. No foreign language skills are required – the program is taught in English.

Learn More

Blood Drive: Volunteers Needed!

We are seeking volunteers and student organizations to help with the Blood Drive.
Sign up to table before October 23 to promote the Blood Drive and encourage donors. Visit the Blood Drive Website for more details!

RIT College Night at the Strong Museum, Nov 7, 7:45 p.m.–12 a.m. $13 advance, $15 at door. RIT ID required. Includes QR code to register.

Into the ROC: College Night at the Strong

November 7, 2025, 7:45 pm – 12:00 am

Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of play exclusively for college students! Explore more than a city block of interactive exhibits, play through the history of electronic games and pinball machines, and journey through Sesame Street and Wegmans Super Kids Market.

Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Students must present RIT ID.

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The Graduate School Pulse.News. Events. Resources.

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.