Institute News

  • November 21, 2017

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    Graduate programs offer cutting-edge education

    Today, RIT offers 73 master's programs, with 14 new programs added in just the past 10 years. And the number of master's programs is likely to grow even more in the near future.
  • October 22, 2017

    Eric Hittinger and Eric Williams post for a photo together in front of powerlines, both of their arms crossed.

    Optimizing the U.S. electrical grid

    RIT researchers are developing a system of algorithmic computer modeling that will help policymakers produce and use electricity more efficiently.
  • September 15, 2017

    NYSP2I 10th anniversary logo

    NYSP2I marks 10th anniversary with events

    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is hosting three events across New York state to highlight its economic, environmental and social impacts on the state.
  • July 13, 2017

    Portrait of Nabil Nasr in building

    Remanufacturing group honors Nabil Nasr

    The Remanufacturing Industries Council has honored Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, with its ACE Award—given to an inspiring person recognized for leadership in creating positive change for the remanufacturing industry and sustainability.
  • June 26, 2017

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    World Remanufacturing Conference convenes at RIT

    Nearly 150 industry leaders from around the world gathered at RIT June 21-22 for the RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference, receiving the latest briefings on best practices, emerging trends and issues of critical importance to the manufacturing industry.
  • May 19, 2017

    Logo for "NYSP2I: Community Grants Program"

    10 projects win Community Grants Program awards

    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2017-18 Community Grants Program as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state.
  • April 27, 2017

    Two emblems for "2017-10 years of GIS and Imagine RIT" and "Golisano Institute for Sustainability"

    Glimpse into the future of digital manufacturing

    Visitors to the Imagine RIT festival can get a glimpse of what’s in store on the manufacturing horizon when they stop by the fourth floor of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability. They will be able to take home their own personalized souvenir of the festival’s 10th year.