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Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, analyzes a statement from the final Democratic presidential debate of 2019 for The Conversation.

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Ridding waterways of microplastics, delivering water to remote villages experiencing drought, and better ways to remove salt from water were just a few of the clean-water research projects recently presented by undergraduate students as part of RIT’s Grand Challenge Scholars program.

The Washington Post talks to Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, about the obstruction of justice component of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

The RIT Graduate Showcase symposium highlighted the university’s signature blend of technology, the arts and design, with research topics varying from carbon nanotubes to neutron stars to wooden toys and film.

RIT will use a substantial gift of real estate in Penfield to expand the university’s research and educational offerings in ecology, agriculture, sustainability and other fields. Amy Leenhouts Tait and Robert C. Tait have gifted to the university their 177-acre property, which will be dedicated as the Tait Preserve of RIT.

Vox cites Eric Hittinger, associate professor of public policy, about changes to the Self-Generation Incentive Program.

Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, explains how the Electoral College works for the "Curious Kids" series published by The Conversation.

The Rochester Beacon talks to Irshad Altheimer, associate professor of criminal justice and director, Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about gun violence.

USA Today talks to Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, about regulation of facial recognition technology.

Members of RIT Esports and Public Safety are answering the “Call of Duty” to raise money for mental health awareness Nov. 23. The RIT Esports Call of Duty team will compete against members of RIT Public Safety in a two vs. two tournament of the video game. Ticket proceeds will support the office of Counseling and Psychological Services.

The Gap Year Entrepreneurial Fellowship allows SOIS students to take time off of school to focus on personal business ventures while still working toward their degrees. Students in the fellowship also receive a $15,000 award to create the time and space needed to build their businesses.