December 1, 2015
John Aasp, inaugural gallery director for CIAS, curated the In the Mix exhibition in November. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT receives funding for photonics workforce study
The National Science Foundation has granted RIT researchers $400,000 to study current practices in the photonics and optics industry. Their findings will help educators better prepare students for job opportunities in those fields.
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Event to help consumers stay safe online on Dec. 8
"The Two Steps Ahead: Protect Your Digital Life" will be held on Dec. 8 as part of STOP. THINK. CONNECT., a national global cybersecurity awareness campaign. The event will teach digital citizens how to stay secure online.
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The National Science Foundation has granted RIT researchers $400,000 to study current practices in the photonics and optics industry. Their findings will help educators better prepare students for job opportunities in those fields.
read more »
Event to help consumers stay safe online on Dec. 8
"The Two Steps Ahead: Protect Your Digital Life" will be held on Dec. 8 as part of STOP. THINK. CONNECT., a national global cybersecurity awareness campaign. The event will teach digital citizens how to stay secure online.
read more »
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Research at RIT
Evolution lesson comes to life in Galapagos Islands
Professor Robert Rothman’s class entitled “Galapagos: Evolution and Ecology” came to the perfect ending last spring as Rothman led students, faculty and staff on a tour of the Galapagos Islands.
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Professor Robert Rothman’s class entitled “Galapagos: Evolution and Ecology” came to the perfect ending last spring as Rothman led students, faculty and staff on a tour of the Galapagos Islands.
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Tiger Hockey
Men take on Robert Morris this weekend
This Friday and Saturday, the men’s hockey team returns to conference play with a weekend series at home against Robert Morris University. When they last played Robert Morris, the Tigers’ win kickstarted an eight-game win streak that led them to victory in the Atlantic Hockey Championship.
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This Friday and Saturday, the men’s hockey team returns to conference play with a weekend series at home against Robert Morris University. When they last played Robert Morris, the Tigers’ win kickstarted an eight-game win streak that led them to victory in the Atlantic Hockey Championship.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Have bill shock regulations worked?
Guest essay by Amit A. Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
The Daily Messenger
John Oliphant: Hungry to serve
John Oliphant, assistant professor in the physician assistant program, featured more »
The Huffington Post
What University Students Have to Say About Social Media, Teens, and Parents
RIT students featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT plans online security event
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SupplyChainOpz
Experts Reveal Top Transportation Trends to Watch
James Winebrake, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, featured more »
Have bill shock regulations worked?
Guest essay by Amit A. Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
The Daily Messenger
John Oliphant: Hungry to serve
John Oliphant, assistant professor in the physician assistant program, featured more »
The Huffington Post
What University Students Have to Say About Social Media, Teens, and Parents
RIT students featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT plans online security event
more »
SupplyChainOpz
Experts Reveal Top Transportation Trends to Watch
James Winebrake, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Speaker: “The Rise of Experiential Design,” Jason White, 4:45 p.m. today, University Gallery
Information session: Saunders and CIAS graduate programs, 5:30-7 p.m. , Gannett Hall room 1104
WiSTEE Connect: “Managing and Reducing Stress and Leading a Balanced Life,” 3-5 p.m. tomorrow, Slaughter Hall, rooms 2210/2220
Fall Open House: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Gordon Field House
Western NY Image and Signal Processing Workshop: 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Louise Slaughter Hall rooms 2240-2210
Lecture: Eileen Vo, 10-11 a.m. Friday, Liberal Arts Hall room A201
Sweets & Beats with Micah: Folk/soul singer Micah Premnath performs outside Beanz, 8-9 p.m. Friday, Grace Watson Hall lobby
Cosplay Snow Festival 2015: A convention dedicated to the expression and enjoyment of cosplay, 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, SAU and Campus Center, $20
Holiday and LinkedIn Portraits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
Book signing: Jim Mandelaro, author of Outside the Game: A Collection of Inspirational Sports Stories, with special guest “Part-time” Joe Vicario, 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Gene Polisseni Center
Information session: Saunders and CIAS graduate programs, 5:30-7 p.m. , Gannett Hall room 1104
WiSTEE Connect: “Managing and Reducing Stress and Leading a Balanced Life,” 3-5 p.m. tomorrow, Slaughter Hall, rooms 2210/2220
Fall Open House: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Gordon Field House
Western NY Image and Signal Processing Workshop: 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Louise Slaughter Hall rooms 2240-2210
Lecture: Eileen Vo, 10-11 a.m. Friday, Liberal Arts Hall room A201
Sweets & Beats with Micah: Folk/soul singer Micah Premnath performs outside Beanz, 8-9 p.m. Friday, Grace Watson Hall lobby
Cosplay Snow Festival 2015: A convention dedicated to the expression and enjoyment of cosplay, 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, SAU and Campus Center, $20
Holiday and LinkedIn Portraits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
Book signing: Jim Mandelaro, author of Outside the Game: A Collection of Inspirational Sports Stories, with special guest “Part-time” Joe Vicario, 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Gene Polisseni Center
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