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July 22, 2025
NASA is watching an exoplanet shrink under a tremendous force
Mashable spotlights research from astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. student Attila Varga. The discoveries, published in the Astrophysical Journal, offer a rare window into what planets look like in their infancy.
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July 22, 2025
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory spots young exoplanet rapidly shrinking in rare cosmic meltdown 330 light-years away
The Times of India highlights a discovery led by astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. student Attila Varga. The astronomers observed a dramatic event on exoplanet TOI 1227 b.
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July 18, 2025
RIT community mourns the loss of fan favorite Zamboni driver Stuart Hughes
WHEC-TV speaks to Jackie Nicholson, executive director of Intercollegiate Athletics, about the loss of Stuart Hughes, 47-year RIT employee and ice operations manager.
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July 18, 2025
Student Kathryn Arbegast debuts with "Infected"
Many college students spend their free time unwinding, but illustration major Kathryn Arbegast spent hers building a full-blown zombie outbreak. She recently published her debut novel, Infected. Read the full story from the Rush-Henrietta-Genesee Valley Penny Saver on pages 16-17.
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July 17, 2025
A Star is Dissolving its Baby Planet
Universe Today highlights research led by astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. student Attila Varga.
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July 16, 2025
AI’s antisemitism problem is bigger than Grok
Ashique KhudaBukhsh, assistant professor in the Department of Software Engineering, was interviewed by CNN about his research on antisemitism in artificial intelligence models. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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July 15, 2025
Top 6 Unconventional Career Paths Reshaping the Future of Work
Youth Incorporated includes RIT's School of Interactive Games and Media on the list.
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July 14, 2025
ROC airport becomes more accessible for travelers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
WXXI talks with Charles McFadden, executive director of NTID Pre-College Programs, about a new app that allows deaf and hard-of-hearing users to communicate at key points of travel.
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July 14, 2025
Curtailing trade hurts poor nations looking to adapt to climate change
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal.
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July 14, 2025
Knowing English Greatly Helps One’s Employability in India
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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July 11, 2025
‘This is what progress looks like’: New program aims to increase ASL access at ROC airport
WROC-TV speaks to Charles McFadden, executive director of NTID Pre-College Programs, about meeting the needs of those who require more accessible travel.
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July 10, 2025
Montana expands training for educational interpreters
KTVQ-TV discusses the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind's new partnership with RIT's NTID that will prepare educational interpreters to better serve students in STEM, where specialized skills in vocabulary and visual setup are necessary.