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Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences

RIT’s College of Science will receive funding from the Simons Empire Faculty Fellowship program for four new tenure-track faculty members.

The New York Times features Manresa Wilds, a Connecticut project led by philanthropist Austin McChord ’09 (bioinformatics) that transforms a former power plant into a public park showcasing innovative environmental and community renewal. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

The New York Times speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about how to minimize your exposure to microplastics.

Science speaks to Michelle Koplitz '08 (biotechnology), Sara Blick-Nitko '17 (professional studies), and Wyatte Hall '08 (psychology) about the impact of budget cuts on the Deaf Scientists Pipeline.

RIT experts are at the forefront of research that aims to better understand the impact of microplastics on the environment. RIT’s interdisciplinary microplastics team has received nearly $10 million in funding since 2020.

India's The Vocal News includes advice about reducing microplastic exposure from Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences.

The New York Times speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about how microplastics enter our bodies. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

The Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices interviewed Loryn Johnson '20 (biotechnology and molecular biosciences), a neuroscience Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

The process combines virology and mechanobiology, two distinct areas of study that had not been explored at the same time but might prove to be a way to better understand disease progressions to intervene earlier and improve patient outcomes.

Self speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about reducing microplastics exposure.

Nestled in the basement of the Student Alumni Union, the WITR radio station space is a treasure trove of music, personalities, and nostalgia. The station and the music have greatly evolved since its first broadcast in 1961, but one thing has remained constant: the tight-knit network of students and alumni.

Spectrum News speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about utilizing innovative technologies like Littatraps to engage the community in environmental protection efforts.