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September 1, 2022
Scientists find the social cost of carbon is more than triple the current federal estimate
After years of robust modeling and analysis, a multi-institutional team including researchers from RIT has released an updated social cost of carbon estimate that reflects new methodologies and key scientific advancements.
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August 29, 2022
Prosthetics design integrating 3D printing takes third place in international challenge
Ph.D. student Jade Myers, who uses 3D print technology to develop upper and lower limb prostheses for amputees, was a top three winner of the nTopology-EOS 2022 Responsible Part Challenge, an international design competition.
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August 24, 2022
New name, same curriculum: Humanities, computing, and design program
RIT’s digital humanities and social sciences program has opted for a new name: humanities, computing, and design (HCD). The new name more accurately reflects the skillset graduates leave with, and it is more recognizable among prospective students, their families, and employers.
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August 24, 2022
RIT scientists develop spectral imaging techniques to help museums with conservation efforts
Scientists from RIT are turning studio photography technology on its head to help museums and other cultural heritage institutions preserve historically significant artifacts.
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August 22, 2022
New bachelor’s degrees added to RIT portfolio this fall
In the case of two new degrees in RIT’s College of Liberal Arts, and one new degree in RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, students will be competitive employees and leaders and be readily able to navigate their evolving fields.
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August 19, 2022
Cyborgs, magic, and wine among unique courses this semester at RIT
College courses are intended to be a bit brainy and thought provoking. But there’s nothing that says they can’t be fun, too.
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August 17, 2022
RIT Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree student enrollment steadily increases
There are 740 new RIT students enrolled in the Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree program, designed to offer highly focused, goal-oriented incoming students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work toward a bachelor’s and master’s degree, starting from the first day of classes.
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August 17, 2022
Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program grows integrating community-based projects to balance technical skills
Jessica Wagner and her classmates put together a plan to tame the traffic near Rochester’s International Plaza on Clinton Avenue. Students like Wagner, who are participating in RIT’s Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars program, are finding ways to integrate technical coursework with personal interests for careers that matter.
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August 16, 2022
Open@RIT receives Sloan Foundation grant to continue supporting open work
RIT’s open programs office has received a nearly $500,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to build external partnerships and continue supporting those doing work in the open community.
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August 9, 2022
College of Health Sciences and Technology adopts new organizational structure
RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology is preparing for significant growth with a new streamlined organizational structure. The move clarifies direct reporting and aligns the college with the university’s model of grouping programs under departments.
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August 3, 2022
RIT medical illustration MFA program awarded initial accreditation
The medical illustration MFA program at RIT has been awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The award recognizes the program’s compliance with national standards and guidelines established by the profession.
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July 27, 2022
How Removing Distance Can Bring Us Closer to Answering an Age-Old Question
Essay by Peter Pincus, assistant professor in the School of Art, published by Studio Potter.