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October 28, 2024
Erika Ayers Badan shares secrets of her success in upcoming Gasser Lecture
Ayers Badan will share insights and experiences that have shaped her executive career during the 11th annual Gasser Lecture Series at Saunders College of Business on Friday, Nov. 8. Her speech, titled “Nobody Cares About Your Career,” is also the title of her first book, published in June.
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October 28, 2024
AI will replace and create jobs but workers will need ‘upskilling’
Rochester Business Journal features an essay by Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of the Saunders College of Business, about AI's rapid integration into the workforce, emphasizing the establishment of interdisciplinary programs to equip students with the necessary skills for future job markets affected by automation and technological advancements.
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October 28, 2024
New RIT program aims to intercept plastic pollution before it enters our sewers
Spectrum News speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about utilizing innovative technologies like Littatraps to engage the community in environmental protection efforts.
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October 28, 2024
Breaking down the biggest challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry
Spectrum News speaks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor in Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability at RIT, about the challenges facing pharmacies, including recent store closures and their impact on patient access to medications.
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October 28, 2024
Why are people still moving to high-risk climate areas?
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.
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October 28, 2024
Turning tides for endotoxin testing
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.
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October 25, 2024
Three benefits of the new AirPods Pro 2…and three possible detractions
According to RIT/NTID audiologist Dr. Amanda L. Picioli, M.E.D., Au.D., CCC-A, there are several benefits to Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2, but she advises caution.
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October 25, 2024
Inspired by teachers, RIT grad opens music studio to teach others
Travis Rankin’s passion for music led him to create the Rochester Music Lab, a vibrant space dedicated to music lessons and community outreach. With his studio, the SOIS alumnus aims to give back by offering opportunities for all ages to explore, learn, and connect through music.
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October 25, 2024
Embracing philosophy and a proactive attitude in environmental conservation research
Depending on their discipline, researchers have different ways of addressing environmental problems. Professor Evelyn Brister believes that having a philosopher on research teams can help balance differing viewpoints and priorities, while also addressing ethical questions that tend to get lost in the mix.
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October 24, 2024
How to Use an Arduino to Trigger a Flash With Sound
PetaPixel speaks to Ted Kinsman, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about his high-speed photography class, where students learn to use Arduino technology to trigger flashes with sound while capturing dynamic events like balloon pops to study the physics of motion.
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October 24, 2024
RIT holds discussion on financial cryptocurrency crimes
RochesterFirst speaks to Divya Ramjee, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, about financial cryptocurrency crimes, highlighting the collaboration with law enforcement and tech experts to educate students on the complexities of cryptocurrency. -
October 24, 2024
RIT/NTID partners with Rochester Museum & Science Center for Deaf Culture Day, Nov. 2
Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf is partnering with Rochester Museum & Science Center for Deaf Culture Days, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at RMSC, 657 East Ave., Rochester. The event provides an accessible and friendly experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the community.