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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.

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.

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.

RIT experts are at the forefront of research that aims to better understand the impact of microplastics on the environment. RIT’s interdisciplinary microplastics team has received nearly $10 million in funding since 2020.

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.

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.

Annual Futurists Symposium features experts on the blending of technology, the arts, and design.

The annual Futurists Symposium features a unique collection of the university’s alumni innovators, all highlighting their expertise on a variety of topics. The event begins at 4 p.m. Friday in Ingle Auditorium.

The Associated Press speaks to Karl Hirschman, professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, microsystems engineering Ph.D. student Eli Powell, and microelectronic engineering student Matt Lynch about the opportunities and jobs associated with the semiconductor industry.

RIT will welcome thousands of people to campus on April 26 for the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival, where a record 434 exhibits will be on display. Here are five things to know about the event.

Registration for RIT’s summer semester, offering in-person and online formats, is open. Undergraduate and graduate students can take advantage of a 12-week session and two six-week sessions. Graduate students can also enroll in a targeted seven-week session.

RIT ranked 69th overall in the nation for the best graduate engineering school based on statistical indicators that measure the quality of faculty, research, and students. The programs rose four spots from last year.