Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Ecology (SPACE) Center News
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July 29, 2025
ASL interpreter goes viral during a performance of 'Hamilton'
ABC News speaks to ASL Interpreter Shiann Cook '21 (university studies) about her performance of Hamilton at an Ohio theater.
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July 28, 2025
Two new exhibits at NTID Dyer Arts Center showing through Sept. 19
Two new exhibits designed to deepen visitors’ understanding of the Deaf experience are on display through Sept. 19 in the Dyer Arts Center at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
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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 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.
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July 9, 2025
RIT’s NTID appoints Caroline Solomon, deaf scientist and educator, as first woman president
WHEC-TV profiles Caroline Solomon, the next president of NTID.
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July 9, 2025
RIT’s NTID names first woman president
Rochester Business Journal covers the announcement of NTID's next president, Caroline Solomon.
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July 9, 2025
Solomon selected to serve as next National Technical Institute for the Deaf president
WXXI reports on incoming NTID President Caroline Solomon.
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July 8, 2025
Caroline M. Solomon named president of RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf
The dean of faculty at Gallaudet University will begin her tenure at RIT/NTID on Aug. 18. Solomon will become the first woman to lead the college in its nearly 60-year history.
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July 1, 2025
‘Sinners’ on Max Will Include a Black American Sign Language Version
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Max will exclusively debut the film Sinners in Black American Sign Language. Rosa Lee Timm '00 (social work) served as the director of artistic sign language for this version of the movie.
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June 30, 2025
Could ChatGPT Be the Financial Advisor You Didn't Know You Needed?
Investopedia discusses the use of large language models to assist with your investment strategy with James Mallory, professor at NTID.
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June 27, 2025
RIT receives $11.1M gift from Navas-Robbins estate
Rochester Business Journal discusses the gift with NTID President Gerry Buckley, and Phil Castleberry, vice president of University Advancement.