College of Science News
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science

The New York Times speaks to Joel Kastner, professor of imaging science at RIT, about new images from the MOTHRA telescope that reveal previously unseen stellar debris surrounding the Helix Nebula.

PIC Magazine highlights RIT's role in the newly funded STELLAR initiative, emphasizing the university's expertise in photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor fabrication, optical manufacturing, and photonics education to advance next-generation laser technologies.

Rochester Beacon highlights RIT's role as a key partner in STELLAR, a new National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine that will strengthen laser research, manufacturing, workforce development, and regional economic growth.

Rochester Business Journal reports that RIT is helping launch STELLAR, a University of Rochester-led initiative backed by the National Science Foundation to expand the nation's laser research and innovation ecosystem.

WROC-TV highlights a regional coalition selected by the National Science Foundation to establish STELLAR, a national hub for laser innovation and workforce development. RIT is a key partner in the coalition.

WXXI News spotlights RIT's participation in the NSF-funded STELLAR initiative, a collaborative effort to position the Rochester region as a national leader in laser technologies and advanced manufacturing.

The National Science Foundation will award $15 million over the next two years to the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York to establish a national hub for laser science and development. RIT is a key partner in the initiative.

Passion and expertise are leading Tom Rieger, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, across the globe to Indonesia thanks to a Fulbright Specialist Program award.

Imaging science Professor Anthony Vodacek will be making another trip to Africa, conducting research through the Africa Regional Research Program as a Fulbright Scholar.

RIT imaging science endowed assistant professor Dimah Dera has received an NSF CAREER Award to engage students to develop trustworthy AI.

First-year imaging science and motion picture science students receive immediate hands-on, collaborative experiences as they start their college careers through the Freshman Imaging Project.

Assistant Professor Benjamin Chin's research is giving new clarity on what color helps eyes focus best.