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3D Printing Industry discusses the research of Christopher Lewis, associate professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology; graduate student Vincent Mei; and biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. student Kory Schimmelpfenning, which focuses on self-healing photopolymers for 3D printing that should enhance part longevity and sustainability.

Larry Buckley, senior associate dean in the College of Science, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss conservation efforts at the Seneca Park Zoo.

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.

TechTarget speaks to Paloma Hamilton, fifth-year mechanical engineering student; Geoff Twardokus, electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. student; and Christopher Collison, director of RIT's AI Hub and Initiatives, about the innovative developments featured at Imagine RIT.

Emphasizing the power of a creative mindset over mastering the pursuit of excellence, Astro Teller urged the Class of 2025 to embrace the journey ahead with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to be intentionally foolish.

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.

Andrea Avendano Martinez feels well prepared to enter the workforce thanks to the connections she’s made with many RIT alumni who are working in the color science industry and credits the reputation of the program in helping her land a job with Apple.

Hannah DeFelice’s research at RIT focused on how to improve animal welfare. The same research now takes her to Cornell University this fall to pursue her doctoral degree in biogeochemistry, the study of how living things interact with the physical and chemical environment.

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.

RIT researchers are pushing the boundaries with immersive technologies, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), and mixed reality (MR).

Katie Malarkey's research, funded by a $15 million National Science Foundation grant, provides a comprehensive quantification of plastics used annually in U.S. agriculture. Her work aims to address the end-of-life challenges for these materials.

If festivalgoers have trouble exploring the more than 430 exhibits at this year’s Imagine RIT, they can now enlist the help of AI by using the Imagine RIT Bot—a generative AI chatbot that’s like ChatGPT with a focus on answering questions about the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.