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Inspired by her Race, Civil Rights, and Photography class, Athena Lemon '24 curated an exhibition weaving her family photo archives with the work of renowned photojournalist Bernie Boston '55.

Spectrum News talks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, and Anthony Ioppolo, a fourth-year cybersecurity major, about Safer Internet Day and cybersecurity online.

RIT's Center for Detectors has been chosen by NASA for two research programs: Early Stage Innovations (ESI) and Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT), with the hope of helping future spacecraft find new discoveries in the vast universe.

RIT has again been recognized for offering one of the best online programs in the nation. The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business’ online Executive MBA program as tied for No. 9 in the nation for “Best Online MBA Programs.”

South Korean international broadcasting station KBS World Radio talks about deepfakes with Matthew Wright, professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity. The interview, on the daily current affairs show Korea24, starts at 19 minutes and 50 seconds and ends around 40 minutes and 45 seconds.

For more than 30 years, Robert Rothman has led hundreds of RIT students on tours to the Galápagos Islands to observe the wildlife and landscape that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Rothman’s A Paradise for Reptiles, an homage to the 19th century scientist, is an accessibly written guide for anyone interested in Darwin, the Galápagos, and reptiles in general.

The speedy “elevator pitch” has become an essential component of selling one’s business idea to potential investors. RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship recently gave local entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete—in five minutes or less—for the grand prize in the Pull Up & ROC the Pitch competition.

The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Irshad Altheimer, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about the local impact of homicide prevention efforts.

Kenzie Moore, a fifth-year electrical engineering technology major from Los Gatos, Calif., volunteered with the Engineering Up afterschool program, partnered with the Rochester City School District (RCSD), which engages K-12 students in STEM-related fields.

A pair of RIT students who played a rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” on their cellos won best performance and a $1,000 prize in this year’s Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase, held Friday night in Ingle Auditorium.

Spectrum News talks to Jerrie Hsieh, professor, and Muhammet Kesgin, associate professor, both in the Department of International Hospitality and Service Innovation at Saunders College of Business, about a new workforce training program aimed at refugees.

Students in Campus Ecology explored how culture, art, science, and design influence their views and understandings of nature. They also discussed how interdisciplinary collaboration and leaning into the intersection of technology, the arts, and design could improve communication and understanding of ecological concepts and sustainability goals.