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Essay by Kristoffer Whitney, assistant professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, published by The Conversation.

The Washington Post talks to Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, about the obstruction of justice component of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Vox cites Eric Hittinger, associate professor of public policy, about changes to the Self-Generation Incentive Program.

Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, explains how the Electoral College works for the "Curious Kids" series published by The Conversation.

This October, the whole RIT and NTID community was treated to the first performances in the University’s joint theatrical season—performances that showcase a unique blend of Deaf and hearing actors on one stage.  The season’s first production, “I and You,” ran from October 25-27 in NTID’s 1510 Lab Theatre, and included students from degree programs across the university

The Rochester Beacon talks to Irshad Altheimer, associate professor of criminal justice and director, Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about gun violence.

In an effort to help RIT develop the leading performing arts program in the nation for non-majors, nearly 150 first-year students interested in performing arts this year received partial scholarships.

USA Today talks to Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, about regulation of facial recognition technology.

The Rochester Beacon talks to Katie Terezakis, professor of philosophy, about the 2019 Feminist-Pragmatist Philosophy Colloquium.

Essay by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor of philosophy, published by The Conversation.

Clive Thompson, a columnist for Wired magazine and a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, will discuss “The Cult of Efficiency” during a public talk at RIT on Nov. 15.

A new classroom lab, complete with wireless headphones, large touch-screen monitors and retractable computers that can be lowered into desks to improve visibility, has opened in RIT’s Department of Modern Languages and Cultures.