Research News

Attila Varga, an astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. candidate at RIT, is proud of his research that has led to new understanding about a newborn exoplanet that is shrinking due to the harsh X-rays of its nearby host star.

Jason Nordhaus, associate professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics, talks to Good Morning America about changes in Earth's rotation rates.

An entry-level clinical doctorate in occupational therapy will launch in June 2026. The program, which will focus on innovative interventions and adaptive devices that extend patients’ functional skills, represents the university’s first clinical doctorate degree.

Two RIT astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. students had proposals accepted for the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Science Space and Technology program, which provides funding for graduate student designed and performed research projects for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.

At the Undergraduate Research Symposium, RIT students share research in artificial intelligence, sustainability, health sciences, and other areas that is helping to solve global challenges.
 

RIT’s AMPrint Center recently received a 10-year renewal contract from New York state to continue development of next-generation 3D-printing processes, materials, and applications.

Engineers at Golisano Institute for Sustainability have developed a new software platform to help manufacturers design products that are easier to remanufacture. The tool, named PhoenixDFR, helps engineers think about sustainability earlier in the design process.

Rwanda's The New Times discusses the Audio Moth, a solar-powered and AI-integrated smart device designed to scare pest birds off farmlands. Research for the device was supervised by RIT.

Universe Today highlights research led by astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. student Attila Varga.

Carlos Lousto, Distinguished Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, is a recipient of the 2024 RAICES Award, granted by the Secretariat of Innovation, Science, and Technology (SICyT) of the Argentine government.

Resource Recycling discusses RIT's high-speed automated system that disassembles and recycles clothing.

Aayush Kulkarni is participating in the International Visiting Research Student Program through RIT Global, which offers students from around the world the opportunity to collaborate with distinguished faculty-researchers from RIT.