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Professor Martin Gordon, a nationally-recognized expert in forensic engineering and traffic crash reconstruction, was recently selected as the 2018 Engineer of the Year by the Rochester Engineering Society.

Frank Romano, world-renowned printing expert and RIT professor emeritus is the scheduled keynote speaker at Eastman Kodak Company's first-ever “Taking Print Further,” a two-day event revolving around today’s print market trends and the future of the industry. Additionally, a photobook produced by RIT School of Photographic Arts and Sciences professor and visual media chair Frank Cost’s Aerial Photography course will be distributed.

The Veterans Upward Bound program at RIT will host an information session on Feb. 16 to help local military veterans prepare for college or trade certification programs and advance their careers.

RIT's College of Applied Science and Technology hosts "Drones: Technology, Safety, Community, Engagement and the Future" on Feb. 20 as part of Engineers Week.

Meet Brian Zarzuela, a third-year computer engineering technology major who is passionate about service work. After a difficult first semester, Zarzuela turned to the College Restoration Program to get his grades back on track.

For the second year in a row, RIT civil engineering technology undergraduates took top placements at the annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region I student construction management competition.

Researchers at RIT developed a new smartphone app, RIT Cellular Metrics, that allows users to measure the actual download speeds of cellular providers and compare results in the specific geographic area.

Mato Frankovic '03 (hotel and resort management) was appointed to a four-year term as mayor of Dubrovnik after winning the election in his hometown last June. He said what set him apart in the race--and from his predecessors--was his leadership.

Rochester Institute of Technology students and faculty from various disciplines put their creative problem-solving skills to good use earlier this month. Working collaboratively, they examined challenges faced by client organizations and then presented conceptual solutions to them during a two-day event.

RIT’s School for International Hospitality and Service Innovation has been selected as an official Education Partner of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association. RIT will provide professional development workshops for association members around the state.

Area veterans will have the opportunity to attain college degrees and enter some of the area’s fastest growing employment sectors through Veterans Upward Bound, a national outreach program that will be based at RIT.