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January 3, 2019
Podcast: New Frontiers for Women in Astronomy
Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 6: Jeyhan Kartaltepe, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and Brittany Vanderhoof, Ph.D. student in astrophysical sciences and technology, discuss their career paths, the opportunities and challenges for women in the sciences and their own efforts to be role models for future generations of scientists.
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January 2, 2019
Girls Who Code: Canandaigua coding club fosters STEM
The Daily Messenger features Alex Livings, a fourth-year computer science major.
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December 4, 2018
Students study anemia in Ghana
Students in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition spent two weeks traversing Ghana as part of a global research experience to learn more about the toll of anemia on the West African nation’s women and children. -
November 6, 2018
Faculty-researcher honored as Emerging Investigator
Patricia Taboada-Serrano, an associate professor of chemical engineering, was named a 2018 Emerging Investigator by the American Chemical Society for her work in developing water treatment technology through molecular engineering -
November 2, 2018
RIT hosts all-girl youth hackathon
Girls as young as 11 will use their laptops, imagination and teamwork skills for social good at ROCGirlHacks Powered by AT&T, Rochester’s all-girl youth hackathon hosted Nov. 17 at RIT. -
October 17, 2018
Fashion entrepreneur to speak on Friday
Jenny Fleiss, CEO and co-founder of Jetblack and Rent the Runway, will speak Friday as part of the Saunders College of Business Gasser Lecture Series. -
October 17, 2018
RIT presents documentary on ‘gendercide’ Oct. 18
The Global Health Association @ RIT is hosting a screening of The Three Deadliest Words in the World...It’s a Girl followed by a panel discussion moderated by Nancy Munson. -
October 12, 2018
Engineering dean recognized as Outstanding Educator
Doreen Edwards, dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, received the Outstanding Educator Award from the American Ceramics Society. -
October 10, 2018
Glass pumpkin sale returns Saturday
This year’s fall crop of one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and other favorites, created by students in RIT’s glass program, will be ready to be picked on Oct. 13 in the Gene Polisseni Center. -
October 9, 2018
RIT partners with UR on breastfeeding initiative
RIT was recognized for participating in an initiative by the University of Rochester to support breastfeeding women in the community and the workplace. -
October 8, 2018
Kate Gleason College of Engineering honored for diversity efforts
The college received the 2018 Changing Hearts and Minds Award for its efforts to enhance diversity among the faculty ranks and further RIT’s overall commitment to diversity. -
October 3, 2018
RIT named among ‘Best Employers for Women’
Forbes named RIT among this year’s list of the top 300 “Best Employers for Women.” The list recognizes organizations that support their female workforces in areas including pay equity, opportunities for advancement and family leave.