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June 2, 2025
Robert Pearson retires from microelectronic engineering program
Robert Pearson helped make history when RIT began its microelectronic engineering program in the early 1980s. An RIT alumnus of the electrical engineering program and MicroE’s first faculty hire, Pearson reflected on some of that history—and his place in it—before retiring this summer after more than 40 years.
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May 30, 2025
Quantum Machine Learning Predicts Suitability of HHL Algorithm for Equations
Quantum Zeitgeist features research by Sonia Lopez Alarcon and Cory Merkel, associate professors in RIT's Department of Computer Engineering, and Mark Danza '25 MS (computer engineering).
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May 22, 2025
RIT researchers develop self-healing photopolymers for 3D printing to enhance part longevity and sustainability
3D Printing Industry discusses the research of Christopher Lewis, associate professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology; graduate student Vincent Mei; and biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. student Kory Schimmelpfenning, which focuses on self-healing photopolymers for 3D printing that should enhance part longevity and sustainability.
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May 20, 2025
RIT Research Minute: Ethylene from Methane Feedstock
RIT Assistant Professor Obioma Uche is researching how to produce ethylene from methane feedstock with the goal of creating environmental and economic benefits.
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May 14, 2025
New separation technique will improve lab-on-chip devices
Using a non-traditional, micro-organism separation method, researchers at RIT discovered a faster technique that can be used to distinguish cells that are resistant to antibiotics or cancer.
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May 13, 2025
RIT showcase offers glimpse of early tech innovation cycle
TechTarget speaks to Paloma Hamilton, fifth-year mechanical engineering student; Geoff Twardokus, electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. student; and Christopher Collison, director of RIT's AI Hub and Initiatives, about the innovative developments featured at Imagine RIT.
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May 9, 2025
Rochester Quantum Network enables quantum communications
Techstination interviews Stefan Preble, professor in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, and microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Vijay Sundaram about the network.
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May 6, 2025
RIT and University of Rochester develop experimental quantum communications network
Researchers at RIT and University of Rochester recently connected their campuses with an experimental quantum communications network using two optical fibers. The Rochester Quantum Network (RoQNET) uses single photons to transmit information about 11 miles along fiber-optic lines at room temperature using optical wavelengths.
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May 1, 2025
RIT's microchips program flourishing amid high domestic demand for engineers
WHAM-TV speaks to Karl Hirschman, professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, and microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Sami Znati about the opportunities available in the semiconductor field.
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April 28, 2025
Graduate aims high as part of U.S. Space Force
Brooke DiFlorio will launch her career as one of the first RIT Air Force ROTC cadets to be commissioned for the U.S. Space Force, the newest branch of the armed services.
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April 28, 2025
Alumnus combines engineering and design to launch startups
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.
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April 26, 2025
Thousands celebrate technology and creativity at Imagine RIT
A record 434 exhibits were on display across the entire campus for Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival, a signature, interactive event that showcases the imaginative and inventive spirit of college students.