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  • November 11, 2024

    smoke from gas emissions is shown in the air with a factory in the background.

    An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content requires a subscription to view.)

  • November 8, 2024

    Valerie Horn wears a blue suit jacket and leans against a railing in an outdoor area surrounded by tall buildings.

    Passion for prioritizing accessibility inspires alumna

    Valerie Horn believes accessibility should be at the forefront of entrepreneurs’ minds when developing their businesses. This belief pushed her to co-found Zestability, a consultation firm that advocates for prioritizing accessibility and inclusive business practices.

  • November 4, 2024

    Five Courtyard members are shown in a group photo holding instruments in front of an orange background.

    Students form band after chance meeting on campus

    A chance encounter on the RIT campus has resulted in a student band forming, playing gigs, and working on an album. It’s a testament to the performing arts ecosystem at RIT, and how easy it can be to find other students who share the same passion for performing arts.

  • October 28, 2024

    Two people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: the man on the left has short grey hair and is wearing glasses and a grey blazer; the woman on the right has short dark hair and is wearing glasses, a short sleeved grey dress and black boots.

    WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson speaks to Lawrence Torcello, associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, about the trend of people moving to high-risk climate areas despite the threat of natural disasters, exploring the implications for future living conditions.

  • October 28, 2024

    Surf on a beach at sunset features a horseshoe crab upside down in the water and several others nearby.

    Chemical and Engineering News speaks to Kristoffer Whitney, associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about the changing landscape of endotoxin testing in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the potential shift away from using horseshoe crab blood toward animal-free alternatives due to new regulatory acceptance.