Institute News
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January 14, 2026
NYSP2I selects seven awardees for 2025-26 sustainability research and development funding
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has awarded $650,000 to seven research and development projects aimed at advancing practical, near-term solutions that help New York state businesses reduce their environmental impact while strengthening economic competitiveness.
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January 13, 2026
Does telling students to exercise help them academically?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Beacon.
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December 26, 2025
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
Fox 12 Oregon interviews Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the impact of raising state minimum wages.
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December 25, 2025
Did the Green Revolution Help Some Farmers More Than Others?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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December 15, 2025
Top stories that shaped RIT in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community.
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December 12, 2025
The importance of separating the short and long run effects of trade
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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December 3, 2025
Opening of new Research Building will position RIT at the ‘forefront of discovery’
RIT’s new Research Building officially opened its doors Dec. 2, and inside, faculty and students are gearing up to usher in a new era of discovery on campus.
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December 1, 2025
India’s Anaemia Crisis Demands Policy Convergence, Not Parallel Efforts
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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November 21, 2025
Engineering researcher appointed new director of RIT’s NanoPower Research Laboratory
Engineering researcher Stephen Polly was recently appointed director of the RIT NanoPower Research Laboratory and will lead one of the university’s major research groups.
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November 13, 2025
The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet
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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November 5, 2025
Why the Price of Electricity Is Spiking Around the Country
The New York Times references the study “Wires and fire: Wildfire investment and network cost differences across California’s power providers,” led by Madalsa Singh, assistant professor in the Department of Sustainability.
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November 4, 2025
Students take the lead in growing sustainability program
The Climate and Sustainability Leadership Program brings together students across all majors to learn through campus discussions and hands-on experiences with Rochester-area partners. The goal is to create leaders in sustainability.