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Electrical Engineering BS
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July 25, 2026
Montpelier High School student becomes Vermont's first-ever Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient
VermontBiz Magazine reports on an incoming RIT electrical engineering student who became Vermont's first-ever Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient, receiving $40,000 and an internship offer.
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July 23, 2026
Vermonter makes history receiving scholarship from Amazon
WCAX-Vermont interviews an incoming electrical engineering RIT student who has become the first Vermont student to win the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.
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July 21, 2026
RIT-based research aims to transform home-health monitoring for older adults
A research project that began with a student’s idea in an engineering laboratory at Rochester Institute of Technology is now Casana's Smart Seat, a commercial product that measures cardiovascular health metrics during one of life’s most routine activities. -
April 14, 2026
Alumnus Joey Ganser is RIT’s 1,000th Sentinel Society member
Joey Ganser, principal engineer at PK Electrical in Reno, Nevada, credits RIT’s immersive, hands-on approach to education for preparing him for the realities of engineering.
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March 30, 2026
RIT researchers create adaptive computer chip design that saves power in everyday electronic devices
Researchers at RIT have developed a new computer chip design approach that allows electronic systems to automatically adapt to real-world conditions, improving how devices manage power in everyday use.
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March 27, 2026
RIT researchers build funding momentum
A new cohort of faculty researchers is representing how the university continues to grow its research ecosystem. RIT offers a robust suite of proposal-development workshops and seed-funding programs that help researchers generate preliminary results and strengthen future proposals.
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March 18, 2026
RIT students race toward real-world success
RIT’s Formula SAE, Baja SAE, and Hot Wheelz Solar Racing teams give students hands-on, industry-relevant experience. Students design, build, and race advanced vehicles, helping them develop technical and teamwork skills that translate directly into co-ops and careers.
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February 9, 2026
Twelve graduates honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.
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February 5, 2026
Co-op course helps students break into competitive industries
The Independent Professional Development course was developed last year to reflect fluctuations in the current job market and to support students who, despite their best efforts, have not yet secured co-ops.
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December 19, 2025
University launches multidisciplinary training program to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor workforce
RIT has launched CMOS+X, a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program that prepares future STEM leaders with professional skills training, including interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific writing, strategic communication, and project management skills.
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December 1, 2025
Study details how analog computing solves signal processing challenges faster
Researchers at RIT have improved the electronics used in communication and radar systems to better process signals using electromagnetic radio waves. This breakthrough could advance computing processes for technologies that need to handle signals quickly and efficiently.
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November 19, 2025
Manifesting quantum: How RIT researchers are navigating the next frontier of physics
RIT researchers are zeroing in on quantum photonics, the creation, control, and detection of light. Photonics has long been a specialty of the university. RIT led the team that developed the first quantum photonic wafer, which is key to the future of mass-produced quantum communication systems.