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Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science
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April 8, 2024
How will 2024 solar eclipse affect animals? What experts say
The Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Anthony Vodacek, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, about his expectations of animal behavior during today's eclipse.
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April 8, 2024
Researchers introduce new way to predict landslides
Landslides are one of the most destructive natural disasters on the planet, causing billions of dollars of damage and devastating loss of life every year. A global team of researchers has provided help for those who work to predict landslides and risk evaluations.
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April 5, 2024
Imaging science professor continues legacy of his mentors
Life experience and lessons from all of his mentors, many of whom were past recipients of the Eisenhart Award, made Salvaggio a teacher worthy of the accolade.
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April 2, 2024
Scientists release new insight about Southern Ring Nebula
Planetary nebulae have been studied for centuries, but astronomers are getting new looks and a better understanding of the structures and compositions of these gaseous remnants of dying stars thanks to the ability to study objects at multiple wavelengths and dimensions.
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March 29, 2024
RIT, Seneca Park Zoo team up to study animals’ reaction to Total Solar Eclipse
WROC-TV talks to Tony Vodacek, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, about how he will analyze the sounds animals make during and after the eclipse.
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March 27, 2024
How the April 8 total solar eclipse will affect animals
WHAM-TV talks to Tony Vodacek, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, about his planned research on how the eclipse may provoke odd behavior in animals.
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March 11, 2024
Solar eclipse could provoke some odd animal behavior at Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Anthony Vodacek, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, about his planned observations.
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February 22, 2024
Cause of temporary AT&T service outage remains unclear
WHEC-TV talks to Serena Flint, research engineer in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, about solar flares.
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January 19, 2024
Meet Julia Barsi, Landsat Calibration Scientist
NASA features Julia Barsi '97, '00 MS (imaging science).
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January 16, 2024
Professor recognized for role as a Pixar pioneer
Flip Phillips, professor of motion picture science, shared a Milestone Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his hand in creating RenderMan, Pixar’s revolutionary software still used today to create the iconic animation look of classic films.
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October 30, 2023
Students deliver multispectral imaging system to The State Archives in Dubrovnik
The low-cost multispectral imaging system MISHA, or the Multispectral Imaging System for Historical Artifacts, was developed by RIT experts to uncover object details that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
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October 19, 2023
Imaging science students benefit from Industrial Associates event
Students in RIT’s Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science participated in Industrial Associates at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Oct. 19. The event was a chance for students to connect with industry professionals and to hear about trends in the optics industry.