Media Coverage

The Wall Street Journal writes about RIT computer science student Benjamin Brundage, who helped uncover the Kimwolf botnet that had internet experts baffled. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

Scientific American speaks to Benjamin Chin, assistant professor of imaging science, about new research showing how the human eye determines which color to focus on, with implications for vision science and virtual reality.

The Conversation features an essay by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, discussing historical proposals to use nuclear explosives to build canals and their broader technological and environmental implications.

WROC-TV speaks to Eric Hittinger, chair of the Department of Public Policy, about the costs and benefits of installing solar panels, including guidance on net metering and staying connected to the electrical grid.

WROC-TV interviews Matt Huenerfauth, dean of RIT’s Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, and a cybersecurity student about the new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence starting in 2026.

WXXI News speaks to Hinda Mandell, professor of journalism, about her “Global Craftivism, Gender and Handwork” course, where students use sewing and mending as a form of sustainability and activism.

WHAM-TV reports that RIT has reached a 50% plant-based dining menu, highlighting its partnership with Humane World for Animals to expand sustainable food options on campus.

Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, joins WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson to explain what surveillance pricing is and what should be done about it.

WHEC-TV reports that RIT has become the first university in New York to offer a 50% plant-based dining menu, highlighting its partnership with Humane World for Animals and student support for sustainable food options.

WHEC-TV highlights a new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence starting this fall.

WROC-TV highlights a new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence starting this fall.

WXXI reports that RIT is launching a new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence, highlighting coursework and program offerings designed to prepare students for careers in AI.