News Stories

WHAM-TV speaks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the impact a gas tax suspension would have.

The Conversation features a column by Ashique KhudaBukhsh, assistant professor in the Department of Software Engineering, examining how conversational pressure can cause AI chatbots to accept and reinforce false information, revealing vulnerabilities in large language models.

WHEC-TV reports on growing artificial intelligence education programs at local colleges, including RIT’s new AI bachelor’s degree launching this fall, as universities respond to increasing industry demand for AI skills.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.

Gizmodo features insights from Eric Hittinger, chair of the Department of Public Policy, on the challenges of modernizing the U.S. power grid, including rising electricity demand, AI-driven energy use, and the costs of upgrading aging infrastructure.

The Southern Maryland Chronicle speaks to Matthew Wright, O’Sullivan Professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity, about the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes in political campaigns ahead of upcoming elections.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content will require a subscription to read.)

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium.

WHEC-TV previews the NCAA Division III Tournament run for RIT's men's lacrosse, featuring comments from head coach Jake Coon and senior Jamie Hunt on the team’s season and championship aspirations.

Rochester Business Journal reports on RIT being selected by the U.S. Department of the Army to lead the Army STEM Education Consortium, with Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, and RIT President Bill Sanders discussing the initiative’s national impact on STEM education and workforce development. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

AP News highlights the National Science Teaching Association partnering with the Army STEM Education Consortium, led by Rochester Institute of Technology, to expand STEM learning opportunities and strengthen the future workforce pipeline.

WHEC-TV speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, about RIT leading the Army STEM Education Consortium to expand STEM education and workforce development programs nationwide.