February 11, 2016
RIT researchers are among the group whose work confirms Einstein’s theories. more »
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RIT part of group to confirm Einstein’s theories
Six RIT researchers are among the authors of a paper announcing the existence of gravitational waves predicted in Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
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RIT’s prediction of gravitational waves confirmed
Research conducted by RIT scientists was integral to the breakthrough detection of gravitational waves from binary black holes that was announced today by LIGO.
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Learn more about the LIGO Scientific team at RIT and RIT’s Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation.
Six RIT researchers are among the authors of a paper announcing the existence of gravitational waves predicted in Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
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RIT’s prediction of gravitational waves confirmed
Research conducted by RIT scientists was integral to the breakthrough detection of gravitational waves from binary black holes that was announced today by LIGO.
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See who’s behind the research
Learn more about the LIGO Scientific team at RIT and RIT’s Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation.
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Distinguished Alumni
Meet GCCIS Distinguished Alumnus Tad Hunt
Tad Hunt ’97, who represents the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, is one of 10 RIT Distinguished Alumni this year. He and the others will be honored during Distinguished Alumni week April 11-15. Meet a new member of this year’s class each Thursday.
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Tad Hunt ’97, who represents the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, is one of 10 RIT Distinguished Alumni this year. He and the others will be honored during Distinguished Alumni week April 11-15. Meet a new member of this year’s class each Thursday.
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Tiger Hockey
Women play final two home games
The women’s hockey team returns to the Gene Polisseni Center for the final time this season, taking on College Hockey America leader Mercyhurst this weekend. Both games on Friday and Saturday begin at 2 p.m.
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The women’s hockey team returns to the Gene Polisseni Center for the final time this season, taking on College Hockey America leader Mercyhurst this weekend. Both games on Friday and Saturday begin at 2 p.m.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Local scientists' role in search for gravitational waves
RIT mentioned more »
Motherboard
The Scientists Who Are Deciphering 'Unreadable' Ancient Texts
Roger Easton, professor of imaging science, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's Schuler still in playing limbo due to concussion
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WXXI.org
Women In Tech: Working to Boost The 22%
Elouise Oyzon, associate professor, School of Interactive Games and Media, featured more »
Design Trends
An Interview with Renowned Product Designer Josh Owen
Josh Owen, professor and chair, industrial design, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
The Swing Thing: Groove Juice hosts Valentine's show
Mike Thibault '99 (information technology) featured more »
Local scientists' role in search for gravitational waves
RIT mentioned more »
Motherboard
The Scientists Who Are Deciphering 'Unreadable' Ancient Texts
Roger Easton, professor of imaging science, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's Schuler still in playing limbo due to concussion
more »
WXXI.org
Women In Tech: Working to Boost The 22%
Elouise Oyzon, associate professor, School of Interactive Games and Media, featured more »
Design Trends
An Interview with Renowned Product Designer Josh Owen
Josh Owen, professor and chair, industrial design, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
The Swing Thing: Groove Juice hosts Valentine's show
Mike Thibault '99 (information technology) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Rose sale: Handmade red cedar roses, pre-order until 4 p.m. today, pick-up/purchase 10 a.m.–4 p.m. tomorrow, SAU lobby
Diversity and Research Series: “Considerations for the Effective Mentoring and Work-Life Balance of STEM Women of Color Faculty,” Kijana Crawford, CLA, 2 p.m. today, MOSAIC Center, SAU
Open house: Field School in Deaf Geographies, 4 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Conable lecture series: Emma Christopher introduces her film They Are We, 4 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium
Chinese New Year Celebration: Featuring Lion Dance, 5–7 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Artists’ talk: “Witness: In(ter)dependence,” collaborative display by 13 photojournalism students, 7 p.m. today, William Harris Gallery (exhibition runs through Feb. 16)
Hot Chocolate on the Quarter Mile: With “Tigers Care” T-shirt giveaway and sexual health and stress reduction emphasis, 7:30–8:30 a.m. tomorrow, in front of August Building
Town hall meeting: Meet Hanchen Huang, finalist for dean of Kate Gleason College of Engineering, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Xerox Auditorium
Presentation: How to use RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive, noon tomorrow, CSD Student Development Center (register)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Shame,” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
Diversity and Research Series: “Considerations for the Effective Mentoring and Work-Life Balance of STEM Women of Color Faculty,” Kijana Crawford, CLA, 2 p.m. today, MOSAIC Center, SAU
Open house: Field School in Deaf Geographies, 4 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Conable lecture series: Emma Christopher introduces her film They Are We, 4 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium
Chinese New Year Celebration: Featuring Lion Dance, 5–7 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Artists’ talk: “Witness: In(ter)dependence,” collaborative display by 13 photojournalism students, 7 p.m. today, William Harris Gallery (exhibition runs through Feb. 16)
Hot Chocolate on the Quarter Mile: With “Tigers Care” T-shirt giveaway and sexual health and stress reduction emphasis, 7:30–8:30 a.m. tomorrow, in front of August Building
Town hall meeting: Meet Hanchen Huang, finalist for dean of Kate Gleason College of Engineering, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Xerox Auditorium
Presentation: How to use RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive, noon tomorrow, CSD Student Development Center (register)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Shame,” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
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