Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education News

Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The New York Times.

Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.

The Conversation asks Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, about Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's role in the impeachment process.

“Nuclear Weapons in North Korea: Deal or No Deal?”, a discussion of North Korea’s nuclear armament and the role that technology plays in improving society, will be hosted by RIT as part of its Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend.

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Barry Strauber, professor of advertising in the School of Communication, and students Caleb Kulathum, Kiana Simons and Kevin Booker.

Abby Rolston became aware of the amount of plastic waste that is thrown away each day while working as a veterinary assistant. Today her research is focused on the degradation of blended polymers provided by the Packaging Science Department at RIT.

Looking to learn more about the roots of American deaf culture, fourth-year student Grace Bradford went on a study abroad trip to France. From June 24 to July 4, the ASL/English interpretation and School of Individualized Study double major traveled with other NTID students to Paris, Reims, La Balme-les-Grottes and Lyon.

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.

The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Overnights podcast features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.

RIT has received a $1.3 million gift to endow its partnership between the university and Genesee Country Village & Museum. The gift comes from RIT alumnus Philip Wehrheim and his wife, Anne. Wehrheim received a degree in business from RIT in 1966.

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Grant Cos, professor in the School of Communication.

Vanesa Chiodo, a second-year museum studies student, worked as a public programs intern over the summer at The Strong National Museum of Play. Although she was only going into her second year of classes, Chiodo was eager to get some real work experience under her belt.