Media Coverage

The Conversation features an article co-authored by Divya Ramjee, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, examining the effectiveness of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in Detroit, including its impact on 911 calls, arrests, firearm recoveries, and public safety outcomes.

Rochester Business Journal publishes a commentary by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, exploring new research on the two-way relationship between cigarette addiction and educational attainment, and how tobacco policy may influence long-term educational outcomes. (This content will require a subscription to read.)

Rochester Business Journal profiles Rochester entrepreneur Raquel Lowry '18 (management), whose handbag and accessories business has grown from a side project into an international brand.

Quartz speaks to Callie Babbitt, professor of sustainability, about how a patchwork of state e-waste laws is creating barriers for companies trying to scale electronics recycling businesses across the United States.

WHEC-TV speaks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about a fear-based extortion scam involving threatening videos sent via text message and steps people can take to protect themselves from cybercriminals.

Rochester Business Journal reports that RIT and the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have established a new academic pathway to help qualified RIT students pursue advanced degrees in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

Sentient features insights from Kristoffer Whitney, associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, on the continued use of horseshoe crab blood in pharmaceutical safety testing and the challenges slowing adoption of synthetic alternatives in the United States.

Rochester Beacon examines how artificial intelligence is being integrated into radiology workflows at regional health systems, featuring insights from Ashique KhudaBukhsh, assistant professor in the Department of Software Engineering, on the risks, limitations, and reliability challenges of AI systems in health care.

Croatia Week highlights the launch of a new cybersecurity degree at RIT Croatia in Zagreb, designed to prepare students for high-demand cybersecurity careers through an American curriculum, dual-degree pathway, and extensive industry experience.

WIVB-TV reports on the Floating Garden project in Medina, featuring collaboration from students at RIT who contributed architecture, engineering, film, and industrial design expertise to the floating edible art installation on the Erie Canal.

Cyberwarriors Middle East highlights the Emirates Robotics Competition, organized in partnership with RIT Dubai, challenging university students to develop intelligent robotic systems for large-scale library operations.

Black Enterprise highlights the launch of Oria by alumnus Josiah Faison '23 (finance), a digital storytelling platform designed to help families and communities preserve oral histories and generational memories through AI-powered archiving tools.