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Popular Science covers RIT's involvement in groundbreaking primate cognition research showing that monkeys and humans appear to think about geometry in fundamentally similar ways.

After Gavin Komoda '28 (industrial design) built connections during a program-wide collaboration with Church & Dwight, he was offered an internship in the product engineering department of the consumer goods company. 

Basis Point Insight publishes a commentary by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining how global carbon taxes outperform green subsidies.

A research project that began with a student’s idea in an engineering laboratory at Rochester Institute of Technology is now Casana's Smart Seat, a commercial product that measures cardiovascular health metrics during one of life’s most routine activities.

Newsday publishes commentary from Eric Hittinger, chair of the Department of Public Policy, on the rapid expansion of AI data centers. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

Saunders College of Business at RIT earned top statewide and national recognition in College Factual’s 2026 rankings, highlighted by its #2 position in New York for Management Information Systems.

 

WHAM-TV highlights RIT's role in the new NSF-funded STELLAR Engine, a regional innovation hub that will advance laser research, manufacturing, workforce development, and economic growth across the Rochester-Finger Lakes region.

Rochester Beacon highlights “Time to Kill,” the first museum exhibition for Ahndraya Parlato, assistant professor in the College of Art and Design. The exhibit showcases an exploration of aging, identity, and societal expectations.

Alex Lobos, director of RIT's School of Design, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). In the elevated role, he aims to continue promoting collaborative opportunities between students and industry partners.

PIC Magazine highlights RIT's role in the newly funded STELLAR initiative, emphasizing the university's expertise in photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor fabrication, optical manufacturing, and photonics education to advance next-generation laser technologies.

RIT is hosting four Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program sites this summer, which are designed for students to develop a passion for research and receive guidance for pursuing graduate careers. The university has a longstanding history hosting REU sites, which are funded by grants from the National Science Foundation.

RIT students explored culture, identity, and psychology through an immersive study abroad experience.