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September 03, 2026
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Photo by Elena Georgia Mpadanes, a PhD Cognitive Science student, taken at Zion National Park during summer break. Submit your photo.

  
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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.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Natus sunt quos inventore labore eius earum quibusdam ex corporis quia dolores.
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PhD n Chill

When: September 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: INS-1140 Classroom (GP)

Join the Doctoral Student Association to discuss tips and tricks for surviving your PhD.
Register here
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3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Prep Session

When: September 9, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Cybersecurity Golisano Hall CYB 1710

Get tips on public speaking, slide design, and body language to present your research concisely and persuasively. Open to all—whether you are planning to enter the 3MT competition or if you'd just like to improve your communication and "elevator pitch" skills!
Register here
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Interviewing Tips Workshop for Graduate Students

When: September 10, 2026, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Cybersecurity Golisano Hall CYB 1710-20

The interview is a critical component of your job search. Come learn some tricks that will help you prepare, and practice so you can impress recruiters and hiring managers.
Register here
 
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Hundreds of students attend RIT’s Fall University-Wide Career Fair, speaking with company representatives at employer booths.

The Princeton Review cites RIT as a top university for career outcomes

Rochester Institute of Technology once again made The Princeton Review Best Colleges list and was ranked among the top 50 schools for “Colleges that Create Futures” in its Best 392 Colleges 2027 edition.

Read full story by Greg Livadas >
Engineering technology students collaborate at a computer workstation in an RIT lab.

RIT researchers study teamwork skills in engineering education

When Kriz George began his academic career in mechanical engineering, he was among a generation of engineering students being prepared to take on the identity of an engineer as a technical problem-solver.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa > 
A microchip resting on a perforated optical table, illuminated by vibrant pink and blue light with glowing optical fiber cables looping across the surface.

RIT part of NSF-funded Quantum Leap Challenge Institute

Rochester Institute of Technology is building its eminence in quantum research as part of a $37.5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award for large-scale interdisciplinary research projects known as Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski >
 
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September 8-9, 2026

Where: Student Innovation Hall, Simone Center 1600 Atrium

  • 2:00 -5:00 pm, Sept. 8 - IRES AI-PROWIL Workshop: Using Research Computing
  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Sept. 8 - IRES AI-PROWIL Keynote Talk
  • 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Sept. 9 - IRES AI-PROWIL Panel: International Research Teamwork and Global Leadership
  • 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Sept. 9 - IRES AI-PROWIL Interactive Workshop: Advanced Statistical Analyses/Methods

September 10, 2026

Where: Liberal Arts Hall, LBR-1251 S McKenzie Commons
  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - IRES AI-PROWIL Interactive Workshop: AI in Human-Robot Collaboration
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Blood Drive flyer: Wednesday, September 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in the 1829 Room, SAU. Link to register: https://cglink.me/2d1/r2325331

Blood Drive

When: September 9, 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: SAU, 1829 Room

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Sleep Challenge

Are you tired of missing your alarms? Do you want to catch some more Zzz’s?
Over the course of 30 days, we challenge you to follow our sleep journal and make strides toward higher quality sleep!

Learn more