Institute News
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May 12, 2025
If you really want to close the US trade deficit, try boosting innovation in rural manufacturing
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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May 9, 2025
Astro Teller encourages Class of 2025 to unlock their creativity and be grateful
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.
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May 1, 2025
Sustainability Ph.D. candidate finds purpose at RIT
Tunmise Raji came to RIT with a vision to harness technology for global good. He’s leaving prepared to advance energy solutions for underserved communities.
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April 25, 2025
How college campuses in Rochester are fighting food waste with composting
WXXI speaks to Don LaFlam, executive director of RIT Dining; Neha Sood, director of Sustainability; and Jack Penland, student and zero-waste ambassador, about how RIT is handling food waste.
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April 21, 2025
Canada-U.S. travel drops to lowest level since COVID pandemic
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the decreasing tourism numbers.
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April 9, 2025
Summer semester registration open
Registration for RIT’s summer semester, offering in-person and online formats, is open. Undergraduate and graduate students can take advantage of a 12-week session and two six-week sessions. Graduate students can also enroll in a targeted seven-week session.
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April 7, 2025
Trump promises tariffs are here to stay
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, is featured on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson.
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April 7, 2025
A tale of economic advantage driven by obesity
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by the Rochester Business Journal.
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March 25, 2025
What if Canada retaliates for Trump’s tariffs?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by the Rochester Beacon.
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March 18, 2025
Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT accepting Community Grants Program project applications
The program, founded in 2008, is part of the NYSP2I’s ongoing efforts to make the state more sustainable for workers, the public, the environment, and the economy through pollution prevention.
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March 17, 2025
This ancient bit of ingenuity keeps carbon trapped for thousands of years
Salon speaks to retired GIS Professor Emeritus Thomas Trabold about the findings.
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March 12, 2025
‘No one really gains’: Economics professor explains possible effects of ongoing trade war
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the effects of a trade war on American consumers.