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February 7, 2024
NASA, RIT Center for Detectors partner to help future spacecraft survive longer, harsher missions
RIT's Center for Detectors has been chosen by NASA for two research programs: Early Stage Innovations (ESI) and Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT), with the hope of helping future spacecraft find new discoveries in the vast universe.
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February 5, 2024
The Galapagos comes to life in new RIT Press book
For more than 30 years, Robert Rothman has led hundreds of RIT students on tours to the Galápagos Islands to observe the wildlife and landscape that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Rothman’s A Paradise for Reptiles, an homage to the 19th century scientist, is an accessibly written guide for anyone interested in Darwin, the Galápagos, and reptiles in general.
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February 2, 2024
Students lean into technology and design to improve the environment
Students in Campus Ecology explored how culture, art, science, and design influence their views and understandings of nature. They also discussed how interdisciplinary collaboration and leaning into the intersection of technology, the arts, and design could improve communication and understanding of ecological concepts and sustainability goals.
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January 29, 2024
Centuries-old texts penned by early astronomers Copernicus and Sacrobosco find new home at RIT
The ancient astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was the first scientist to document the theory that the sun is the center of the universe in his book, De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres). That first edition book, along with a delicate manuscript from astronomer Johannes de Sacrobosco, that is contrary to Copernicus’ groundbreaking theory, has now found a permanent home at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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January 29, 2024
Alumna claims second Engineering, Science and Technology Emmy Award
The latest Emmy Award captured by Jaclyn Pytlarz '14 (motion picture science) was for her role in developing the latest high-dynamic range (HDR) technology, which generates natural-looking quality on TV screens.
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January 26, 2024
RIT professor’s paper on perovskites’ self-healing properties published in ‘Nature Communications’
Ahmad Kirmani’s research is helping to expand and improve space exploration through understanding how the metal-halide perovskite, the next-generation printable semiconductor, reacts to harsh extraterrestrial conditions and self-heals in those conditions.
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January 24, 2024
RIT leading NASA-funded supermassive black hole research
RIT scientists will be the lead researchers on a $1.8 million NASA grant to study electromagnetic signals from merging supermassive black holes.
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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 18, 2024
Watches That Can Reflect the Colors of the Rainbow
The New York Times talks to Susan Farnand, associate professor of color science, about how color is perceived. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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January 17, 2024
Golisano Institute for Sustainability team at RIT to lead U.N. workshop in Ghana
A research team from Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at RIT is headed to West Africa later this month to facilitate an important discussion regarding the current state of consumer electronic product (CEP) markets in the Republic of Ghana.
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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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January 15, 2024
RIT offers mental health first aid training for students, faculty, and staff
A new training program for RIT students, faculty, and staff aims to bolster a campus-wide approach to supporting student mental health. Nearly 300 people have completed the Mental Health First Aid Training course last semester and have received certification from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing.