Science and Math News
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October 5, 2017
RIT offers new program in nutritional sciences
RIT is offering a new BS degree in nutritional sciences for students who want to apply nutrition concepts and principles to careers outside the clinical domain of registered dietetics nutrition. -
September 18, 2017
New app could help detect atrial fibrillation
A team of engineers and clinicians at RIT and the University of Rochester Medical Center received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a non-contact, video recording technology to detect the presence of atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder. -
September 7, 2017
RIT creates virtual reality ‘MAGIC’ for Buffalo Bills
As the 2017-2018 NFL season kicks off, fans of the Buffalo Bills will be treated to a new virtual-reality experience at New Era Field, designed by RIT alumni, to help fans “see” the stadium from a unique perspective. -
September 6, 2017
RIT presentations abound at upcoming technology conference
RIT College of Art and Design faculty, and an alumna, will be heavily involved and featured in numerous panel discussions and exhibitions that are part of a brand-new, technology-focused event in Rochester.
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August 16, 2017
Astrophysics Ph.D. student wins NASA fellowship
RIT graduate student Chi Nguyen was selected for a NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship in Astrophysics Research, one of eight fellowship recipients selected from 141 applicants to the Astrophysics Science Research Program. -
August 9, 2017
RIT physicist studies quantum sensing solutions
Research conducted by Mishkat Bhattacharya, a theoretical physicist, is advancing a new kind of sensing technology that captures data with better precision than currently possible and promises cheaper, smaller and lighter sensor designs. -
August 3, 2017
Biomedical sciences a pathway to medical careers
The biomedical sciences program is designed to give students a pathway for pursing clinical doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and physical therapy, as well as graduate degrees in nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy and medical research. -
August 3, 2017
Students on path to become physicians
The first wave of alumni from RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology are becoming physicians. -
July 3, 2017
RIT launches Integrated Sciences Academy
The Integrated Sciences Academy in RIT’s College of Science will bring together researchers with different expertise to invent new ways to approach challenges facing a global society. -
June 30, 2017
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May 17, 2017
Army vet first to receive exercise science degree
With a leap of faith, Rachael (Gardner) Aho transferred to RIT before the exercise science BS degree was officially in place. In her senior year, Aho became the first student to enroll in the program. -
May 12, 2017
Lea Vacca Michel earns the 2017 Edwina Award
Lea Vacca Michel, associate professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, received the 2017 Edwina Award at the Women’s Career Achievement Dinner on April 24 for her significant contributions to enhance gender diversity and inclusiveness at RIT.
