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Ellen Granberg is stepping down as provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at RIT. Granberg, RIT’s provost since 2018, will become president of the George Washington University, and the first woman to serve in this role at GW, when she begins her tenure July 1.

Some people categorize themselves as right-brained or left-brained when describing what they excel at—whether they are more analytical and practical, or more creative and artistic. Both sides have their value, and Maddy Schoenfeld ’20 (metals and jewelry design) believes that combining the analytical and creative can elevate a small business.

Caroline DeLong, professor and undergraduate program director of psychology, and a team of researchers at RIT and Carnegie Mellon University are exploring the idea of engaging children with STEM skills through the lens of interacting with animals. They are working with a group of olive baboons at Rochester’s Seneca Park Zoo.

During the 15 weeks between spring and fall semester, RIT students are finding ways to embrace new challenges. Some are taking the stage and performing. Others are winning club championships. For many, summer is a time to get work experience and participate in research projects, traveling abroad, and helping others while pursuing their passions.

Fifty years ago, Title IX set the stage for change. But the reason why RIT now has more women faculty, administrators, coaches, and exemplary students is that women acted. Prior generations of women invested their careers to make RIT a better version of itself, including winning two transformative grants from the National Science Foundation focused on gender equity.

Weekend enrichment activities hosted by the Science and Technology Entry Program, through Rochester Insitute of Technology's K-12 University Center, facilitates research and robotics experiences for students from partnering schools within Monroe County. They also get the chance to work alongside RIT students who help with their STEM endeavors. One year-long event is called, STEAM Saturday.

Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells. Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors—her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond to mechanical cues and how that affects disease progression, specifically for spinal disc degeneration, common to millions of Americans.

Open enrollment is slated after the New Year for high school through postdoctoral individuals interested in joining the Army Educational Outreach Program’s apprenticeships and fellowships. The program is funded by the Department of Defense and administered by the K-12 University Center at Rochester Institute of Technology.

At least 650 wreaths were placed by graves of fallen service members and veterans at Webster Union Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day. Staff from the K-12 University Center at Rochester Institute of Technology participated in the event, along with members of RIT’s Veteran Students Club.

Tech Explorist features research led by Teresa Symons ’22 Ph.D. (astrophysical sciences and technology) and Associate Professor Michael Zemcov.

In a study led by RIT researchers, scientists analyzed new measurements showing that the light emitted by stars outside our galaxy is two to three times brighter than the light from known populations of galaxies, challenging assumptions about the number and environment of stars are in the universe.

RIT is offering a new master’s degree in artificial intelligence (AI). The program begins in fall 2023 and enrollment is now open. The Master of Science degree aims to prepare students from diverse educational backgrounds to become well-rounded AI professionals.