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April 29, 2026
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity – if stolen, you can’t just change the locks
The Conversation features a column by Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, examining cybersecurity risks and strategies related to emerging technologies.
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April 29, 2026
Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine – but practical and ethical hurdles remain
The Conversation features a piece co-authored by Gary Skuse, professor of bioinformatics, examining how combining artificial intelligence and quantum computing could accelerate genomic analysis and improve disease diagnosis and treatment.
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April 29, 2026
RIT students hope their creation will help workers with disabilities
WHAM-TV highlights RIT engineering student Samuel Finkelstein and team developing an assistive lifting system to help workers with disabilities safely move heavy materials, improving independence and workplace efficiency.
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April 28, 2026
A look Inside This Year’s Imagine RIT Festival
Curb Cuts highlights the Imagine RIT festival, showcasing student projects focused on accessibility, including prosthetics, smart glasses, and neurotechnology designed to support people with disabilities.
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April 27, 2026
Former RIT men’s basketball coach Bob McVean inducted into BCANY Hall of Fame
Pickin’ Splinters highlights Bob McVean being inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame, recognizing his 40-year coaching career and success leading RIT’s men’s basketball program.
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April 27, 2026
Thousands of students participate in a combined total of over 450 exhibits at Imagine RIT on Saturday
WHEC-TV highlights Imagine RIT’s return, featuring remarks from President Emeritus Bill Destler on the festival’s role in showcasing student creativity and engaging the community.
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April 27, 2026
Imagine RIT returns with a showcase of innovation and creativity
WHAM-TV speaks to Lisa Stein about the return of Imagine RIT, highlighting the event as a kickoff to Rochester’s festival season and a showcase of student innovation.
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April 24, 2026
Revolutionizing tech at Imagine RIT
WHAM-TV previews Imagine RIT, highlighting student-created projects and innovations across AI, robotics, gaming, and engineering ahead of the campus-wide festival.
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April 24, 2026
Students speak about projects with AI, virtual reality, and more ahead of Imagine RIT
WHEC-TV previews Imagine RIT, featuring remarks from Lisa Stein, festival director, about the annual event showcasing student innovation across AI, robotics, gaming, and more.
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April 24, 2026
Imagine RIT festival returns to Rochester this weekend
Spectrum News highlights Imagine RIT, focusing on the interactive exhibits and student-driven innovations in areas like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and design.
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April 24, 2026
Imagine RIT returns with hands-on innovation, accessible tech in spotlight
WROC-TV spotlights Imagine RIT, featuring student projects and the return of the annual festival showcasing technology, creativity, and global collaboration.
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April 23, 2026
Two RIT alumni trained Artemis II astronauts to capture stunning photos during historic lunar flyby
WHEC-TV speaks to RIT alumni Paul Reichert and Katrina Willoughby, along with Christye Sisson, director and Gannett Chair for the photographic arts and sciences program, about training Artemis II astronauts to capture space imagery during the lunar mission.