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  • October 28, 2024

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    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.

  • October 28, 2024

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    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.

  • October 28, 2024

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    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.

  • October 28, 2024

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    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.

  • October 25, 2024

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    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.

  • October 24, 2024

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    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.

  • October 24, 2024

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    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

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    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.