Institute for Interdisciplinary Innovation

Contact

Heather Roth, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Retention Outreach

585-475-5456, hmrgla@rit.edu

Overview

The Institute for Interdisciplinary Innovation (I3) strives to be a hub for innovative thinking, collaboration, and the advancement of interdisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences.

Programs and activities presented by the I3 are multidisciplinary, transformative, and future-proof, designed to equip grads for a lifetime of success in an ever-changing world. It is home to three undergraduate programs and RIT Center for Worldbuilding and Storytelling.

Degree Programs

Our interdisciplinary undergraduate curriculums combine global awareness, humanistic study, and technological innovation to prepare you for a changing world. You will gain adaptable skills to explore new opportunities across industries worldwide, while developing strong foundations in computing, design, and digital tools for today’s careers. Through the study of culture, identity, gender, and sexuality in society, technology, and the arts, you will deepen your understanding of people and systems and learn to apply that knowledge in meaningful ways. The programs emphasizes critical thinking, cultural insight, and professional flexibility to help shape both your career and your worldview.

RIT’s global futures BS provides expertise, inspiration, and adaptable skills to explore and shape new possibilities in nearly every industry across the globe.

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RIT’s humanities, computing, and design major pairs the liberal arts with tech to prepare you for a dynamic career that requires advanced computing and digital skills.

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Study gender, sexuality, and identity in tech, art, and society to shape your career and worldview.

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Facilities and Centers

Latest News

November 7, 2025

First-year Performing Arts Scholar lands major role in 'Macbeth'

After arriving on campus for the first time just a few weeks before their audition, Angel Ash landed a major role in Macbeth, showing in the SHED’s Sklarsky Glass Box Theater.
October 2, 2025

New Global Futures Interdisciplinary Degree Equips Grads with Toolbox for Lifelong Success

Flash forward fifty years, and what will it take for our workforce, our communities, or our societies to thrive? While none of us has a magic crystal ball, the new Global Futures undergraduate degree program developed by the RIT College of Liberal Arts aims to equip grads with the mindset, tools, and skills to anticipate and envision a pathway for future flourishing.
September 9, 2025

Winter, Spring, and Summer 2026 RIT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

If you’re considering studying abroad, but aren’t quite sure how it will fit into your schedule, a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program may be the perfect option. RIT’s College of Liberal Arts faculty are leading a fascinating range of courses during spring and summer 2026.