AlumniNews by Topic: Technology

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RIT receives grant to expand access to computing education

RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to expand access to computing and information technology education for secondary and post-secondary students.

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RIT/NTID alum builds marketing systems to support businesses and startups

RIT/NTID alum Bryan Leeper ’09 (multidisciplinary studies) is an entrepreneur and marketing engineer who builds marketing systems to help businesses and expand their reach across digital platforms. As a growth marketing leader, Leeper creates work that grows awareness, builds loyalty, and helps brands be seen.

Gary Behm, director of the NTID Center on Access Technology, uses Google’s Sign Language-to-Text app, which he and others in the center helped evaluate prior to its release.

RIT helps Google develop new technology that converts sign language into text

Researchers at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf have collaborated with Google to test new AI technology that converts sign language into text in real time.

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Two appointed to RIT/NTID Foundation Board of Directors

Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf has appointed Amberlee Jones, of Rochester, New York, and Sam Sepah of Pleasanton, California, to their Alumni Association Board of Directors.

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RIT/NTID lecture series to feature artist and alumna Christine Sun Kim, April 23

Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf will host an evening with artist and alumna Christine Sun Kim as part of the college’s Edmund Lyon Memorial Lectureship Series, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the new RIT Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

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AI tool developed by RIT/NTID assists deaf students with English grammar, with support from Google.org

Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, with support from Google.org, has developed “Grammar Laboratory,” a learning tool that uses artificial intelligence to assist deaf students with English grammar.

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NTID researchers work to incorporate accessible AED machines on campus

Researchers from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf have identified an AED that includes visual and text prompts, making it accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users and those not familiar with the English language.

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Distinguished Alumni Award winners named for 2024-2025

CEOs, Chief Financial Officers, and Chief Technology Officers are among the 12 RIT alumni honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards for the 2024-2025 year.

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Passion for prioritizing accessibility inspires alumna

Valerie Horn believes accessibility should be at the forefront of entrepreneurs’ minds when developing their businesses. This belief pushed her to co-found Zestability, a consultation firm that advocates for prioritizing accessibility and inclusive business practices.

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Adam Stone named to RIT/NTID Alumni Association

Adam Stone ’04 has been named to the board of the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf’s Alumni Association.

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Graduate Sarah Sabal receives Fulbright award to pursue graduate education in Taiwan

Studying abroad can open doors to new adventures and experiences for any student. For Sarah Sabal, her experiences helped solidify and reinforce her sense of self.

Attendees at the Deaf in STEM Conference

Deaf in STEM Conference highlighted RIT/NTID alumni and professionals in STEM fields

Kayley Judd, an RIT/NTID student majoring in mechanical engineering technology, led the Deaf in STEM Conference last month, inviting deaf and hard-of-hearing alumni and professionals to the RIT campus to present on various STEM topics. This student-led conference was a tremendous success, drawing more than 100 attendees, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and walk-ins. 

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