News Stories

Fingerlakes1 highlights an RIT-created dinosaur reconstruction by Andrew Bovenzi '26 (studio arts) that has been selected for display at the Museum of the Earth, showcasing the intersection of art and paleontological science.

Cultured features an essay by artist Christine Sun Kim '02 (applied science and technology) reflecting on disability rights, Deaf culture, and “wrath,” citing the work of Corinna Hill, assistant professor of liberal studies, and discussing historical efforts to assimilate and erase Deaf identity.

Rochester Business Journal reports that Flavia S. Fleischer has been appointed dean of RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, becoming the first Deaf woman to lead the college in its history.

Canary Media highlights research by Eric Hittinger, chair of the Department of Public Policy, showing that vehicle-to-grid technology could provide significant value to electric vehicle owners and the power grid by allowing EV batteries to store and return electricity when needed.

The Sacramento Bee reports that Fiona Ma '88 (accounting) is projected to advance to the general election to become California's next lieutenant governor.

Inside Higher Ed speaks to Ben Woelk, governance, awareness, and training manager, on the importance of cybersecurity education for students, highlighting RIT’s efforts to prepare students for threats such as credential theft, job scams, and visa-related fraud.

The New York Times profiles MD Ahnaf Hossain '26 (finance), whose viral Knicks rallying cry — “My mayor’s Muslim / My bagel’s Jewish / My Christian’s Dior / Knicks in four!” — became a social media sensation during New York’s NBA Finals run.

The Chilean newspaper, El Mercurio, interviewed Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about Anthropic’s recent call to slow or halt AI development if serious risks emerge, alongside the Trump administration’s executive order highlighting AI-related national security concerns. (This content is in Spanish and will require a subscription to read.)

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.