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Mechanical Engineering MS
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November 19, 2025
Club sports help students find their fit
Club sports are a big part of student life at the university. Every year, about 2,000 students are involved with the nearly 50 different club sports. For many, it scratches that competitive itch. For others, it’s a chance to try something new, find a community, and stay active.
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April 28, 2025
Alumnus combines engineering and design to launch startups
By combining academic degrees and career opportunities, Ryan Larcom gained multidisciplinary skills that were an ideal fit for High Alpha Innovation’s venture studio approach for launching startups, even within established companies and organizations.
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September 3, 2024
Byron Erath joins RIT as mechanical engineering department head
Faculty-researcher brings expertise in using engineering principles to bio-inspired technology solutions
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July 18, 2024
RIT names two new members to its board of trustees
RIT has appointed two new members to its board of trustees. Jon Budington and Nick Schneider will each serve four-year terms on the board.
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June 3, 2024
Engineering faculty and cardiologist collaborate to design heart pump assessment prototype
Researchers at RIT are developing technology that will be able to determine the lifespan of a heart valve with more precision.
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May 1, 2024
What’s being made in the SHED
Making at RIT has hit a new level now that several makerspaces in the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) have opened to provide students access to equipment and support for classwork, club advancement, and personal projects.
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April 30, 2024
RIT to hold inaugural Latinx graduation
RIT will host its first Latinx graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the SHED. The event is a chance to honor and celebrate graduating Latinx students and is organized by RIT’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).
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March 6, 2024
Maple Sugaring Society Photo Gallery
RIT students learn about tapping trees and gathering sap during the class Maple Syrup and our Environment. Instructors hope students connect with nature.
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February 21, 2024
Baleen whales evolved a unique larynx to communicate but cannot escape human noise
Scienmag talks to Qian Xue and Xudong Zheng, associate professors, and Weili Jiang, postdoctoral research associate, all in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, about their research.
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February 21, 2024
RIT undergraduate student team qualifies for First Nations High Power Rocket Launch
For the first time, RIT will be represented at the First Nations High Power Rocket Launch design competition. Six Native American scholars have committed to building a high-powered rocket for the challenge.
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February 19, 2024
Researcher receives Naval Research Laboratory grant to develop more sophisticated sensor array
Researchers at RIT are creating a novel sensor system based on the superior design and detection range found on harbor seal whiskers.
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April 3, 2023
RIT Master Plan gives graduate tuition scholarship to eligible alumni
RIT is offering a graduate tuition scholarship to recent alumni seeking to expand their career potential through the university’s graduate programs. Alumni can enhance their skill set for the new economy through master’s degrees that build upon collaboration, analytical thinking, complex problem solving, and flexibility.