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RIT receives federal aid to join chemical research initiative


Leaders say the initiative will help put Rochester at the forefront of chemical research (WHAM file photo){p}{/p}
Leaders say the initiative will help put Rochester at the forefront of chemical research (WHAM file photo)

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Henrietta, N.Y. - RIT is receiving federal assistance as part of a nationwide effort surrounding chemical research.

The funding from the National Science Foundation will allow the university to join the effort to create the Artificial Intelligence Institute for Molecular Discovery, Synthetic Strategy and Manufacturing.

RIT will be working in collaboration with several other institutions to use AI to expedite chemistry experimentation.

One of the initiative's key efforts relates to creating solar cells in a more efficient manner.

In addition to helping with cutting-edge research, state leaders say this will help put our area at the forefront of chemical-related research.

“RIT’s work will develop revolutionary AI technology to push innovations in chemistry, and help reimagine the way scientific discoveries are made in the future,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement. “It is especially promising to hear that their research will directly improve the way we manufacture solar cells, helping to boost our clean energy industry and create new American manufacturing jobs.”

“The world-class scientists at RIT have made ground-breaking discoveries and this funding will guarantee the university’s ability to lead the clean energy industry forward,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said. “The Molecule Maker Lab Institute will place RIT at the forefront of AI discovery and crucial chemical research that will build a stronger America for decades to come.”

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