Sustainability News
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November 21, 2017
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. -
November 21, 2017
GIS alumnus successfully sustaining his career
Mike Waller '16 (sustainability) is the first-ever director of sustainability and special assistant to the CEO at Rochester Regional Health. -
November 9, 2017
Incubator receives $1.8M NYSERDA contract
RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator has been awarded a new four-year contract valued at $1.8 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, earmarked for early-stage, clean-energy companies. -
October 24, 2017
RIT honors Tom Golisano’s contributions to global health
Tom Golisano was honored at RIT for his contributions to global health, specifically through Special Olympics, in a new Golisano Archives exhibit unveiled Oct. 20. -
October 22, 2017
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 22, 2017
RIT again named among leading ‘green colleges’
For the seventh consecutive year, RIT has been named one of the greenest universities by The Princeton Review. -
September 15, 2017
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. -
August 17, 2017
Students help determine options for vacant city lots
RIT students are working with Rochester high school students to see if some of the 300 city-owned vacant lots in the Marketview Heights neighborhood can be turned into assets such as community gardens, playscapes or exercise stations. -
August 7, 2017
Undergraduate student innovators unveil research at 26th annual symposium
More than 250 student projects, representing RIT’s nine colleges, were on display at the 26th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Aug. 4. Research proposals were featured in a series of oral and poster presentations throughout the day.
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July 27, 2017
RIT researcher to study energy storage in U.S. grid
Assistant Professor Eric Hittinger has received a National Science Foundation grant to study the environmental effects of energy storage on the electricity grid. -
July 18, 2017
RIT researchers working on ‘wire revolution’
Researchers in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering won a Department of Energy award to develop more efficient, durable and cost-effective carbon nanotube technology in electronic components and systems that now use copper wiring. -
July 13, 2017
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.