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March 22, 2023
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RIT honors 14 researchers added to prestigious PI Millionaires group
RIT faculty members, who led research initiatives as principal investigators, were honored at a reception on March 21 to celebrate the individuals who helped the university reach record awards surpassing $92 million and place among the top private research universities in the country.
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March 21, 2023
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RIT announces start of summer semester registration, March 27
Registration is open for summer semester courses, which will be offered in in-person and online formats. Summer semester registration begins March 27.
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March 21, 2023
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RIT acquires equipment from Vanguard Automation to advance photonics packaging research and development
RIT recently acquired Vanguard Automation’s SONATA 1000 3D-nanoprinter, a next-generation technology for advanced photonic packaging and integration. The new equipment will advance how the university is solving the challenges of building and using photonic integrated circuit chips, lasers, and optical fibers.
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March 21, 2023
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RIT faculty senate and administrators gather in Dubai for Global Governance Summit
Representatives from RIT’s campuses in the U.S., China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo recently gathered in Dubai to increase communication and collaboration around RIT’s academic policies and shared governance model.
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March 20, 2023
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National institute, led in part by RIT, hosting first-ever conference in Washington, D.C.
REMADE Institute, led in part by RIT, this week is hosting the inaugural REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit and Conference in Washington, D.C., showcasing promising strategies and technologies for accelerating the adoption of a circular economy.
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March 17, 2023
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Odessa Despot receives 2023 Edwina Award
Odessa Despot, a staff psychologist with RIT’s Counseling and Psychological Services, is the recipient of the 2023 Edwina Award. The award is given to a faculty or staff member for significant contributions to enhance gender diversity and inclusiveness at RIT.
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March 16, 2023
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High school teams get Charged Up! for 2023 FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regional March 17-18
Robotics teams will take on the challenges of bringing energy to their communities in the upcoming FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regional competition. The annual student robotics competition opens at the Gordon Field House at RIT on March 17.
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March 16, 2023
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Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT accepting Community Grants Program applications
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is accepting applications for the organization’s 2023-2024 Community Grants Program. The program, founded in 2008, is part of the NYSP2I’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state.
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March 20, 2023
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Why does time change when traveling close to the speed of light? A physicist explains
Essay by Michael Lam, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, published by The Conversation.
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March 17, 2023
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Voice deepfakes are calling – here’s what they are and how to avoid getting scammed
Essay by Matthew Wright, professor and chair, and Christopher Schwartz, postdoctoral research associate, both in the Department of Computing Security, published by The Conversation.
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March 8, 2023
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Human genome editing offers tantalizing possibilities – but without clear guidelines, many ethical questions still remain
Essay by Andre Hudson, professor and interim dean of the College of Science, and Gary Skuse, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, published by The Conversation.
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February 28, 2023
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DALL-E 2 and Midjourney can be a boon for industrial designers
Essay by Juan Noguera, assistant professor of design, published by The Conversation.
Campus Spotlight
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March 8, 2023
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More than 240 company representatives came to campus for RIT’s spring career fair on March 8. The fair, which helps RIT students and alumni locate co-ops, internships, and full-time positions, runs until 4 p.m. today in RIT’s Gordon Field House and Activities Center. Follow-up interviews with employers will be held on March 9. The fair includes employers from the Rochester area and from across the country. Some companies, like Paychex, General Electric, GEICO, and Texas Instruments, have returned while others, like eLogic, Sorenson Communications, New York State Department of Health, and Moderna, are visiting RIT for the first time. In addition, RIT welcomed back more than 150 alumni who now serve as corporate recruiters. This year’s spring career fair, coordinated by RIT’s Office of Career Services and Co-op, is expected to be the largest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 20, 2023
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Why does time change when traveling close to the speed of light? A physicist explains
Essay by Michael Lam, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, published by The Conversation.
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March 17, 2023
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RIT honors engineering legacy of Kate Gleason
Spectrum News highlights the Hot Wheelz solar vehicle team as part of a feature on engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Kate Gleason.
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March 17, 2023
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Voice deepfakes are calling – here’s what they are and how to avoid getting scammed
Essay by Matthew Wright, professor and chair, and Christopher Schwartz, postdoctoral research associate, both in the Department of Computing Security, published by The Conversation.
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March 15, 2023
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Understanding federal PFAs pollution proposal
WROC-TV talks to Charles Ruffing, director of the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, about PFAs in drinking water.
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