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Mechanical Engineering MS

WROC-TV speaks with Risa Robinson, professor of mechanical engineering at RIT, about research showing that e-cigarette users may vape more frequently and take deeper puffs when using lower-nicotine products, potentially increasing their exposure to harmful chemicals and raising questions about nicotine regulation.

RIT researchers are studying real-world e-cigarette use to better understand nicotine exposure and inform future testing standards.

Seventeen graduate degree programs at Rochester Institute of Technology and the graduate schools in business and engineering are among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings.

Club sports are a big part of student life at the university. Every year, about 2,000 students are involved with the nearly 50 different club sports. For many, it scratches that competitive itch. For others, it’s a chance to try something new, find a community, and stay active.

By combining academic degrees and career opportunities, Ryan Larcom gained multidisciplinary skills that were an ideal fit for High Alpha Innovation’s venture studio approach for launching startups, even within established companies and organizations.

Faculty-researcher brings expertise in using engineering principles to bio-inspired technology solutions

 

RIT has appointed two new members to its board of trustees. Jon Budington and Nick Schneider will each serve four-year terms on the board.

Researchers at RIT are developing technology that will be able to determine the lifespan of a heart valve with more precision.

Making at RIT has hit a new level now that several makerspaces in the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) have opened to provide students access to equipment and support for classwork, club advancement, and personal projects.

RIT students learn about tapping trees and gathering sap during the class Maple Syrup and our Environment. Instructors hope students connect with nature.

Scienmag talks to Qian Xue and Xudong Zheng, associate professors, and Weili Jiang, postdoctoral research associate, all in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, about their research.

For the first time, RIT will be represented at the First Nations High Power Rocket Launch design competition. Six Native American scholars have committed to building a high-powered rocket for the challenge.