News by Topic: Community Outreach

Spectrum News speaks with Matthew Wright, professor and chair of cybersecurity at RIT, about growing cyber threats to public water systems and the importance of stronger cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure.

Rochester Business Journal reports that Sujatha Ramanujan has been named CEO of the STELLAR Engine, which brings RIT together with regional partners to advance next-generation laser technology, workforce development, and economic growth.

NASA has awarded RIT’s Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing Laboratory (DIRS) a three-year grant to lead a remote sensing field campaign and share the resulting data with researchers, educators, and the public.

Hinda Mandell, professor of journalism, appeared on Notre Dame's Designed for Learning podcast to discuss using crochet and other hands-on activities to engage students, support learning, and draw their attention away from digital spaces.

The future of occupational therapy is on display in cutting-edge laboratories that support RIT’s new doctorate in occupational therapy.

Artist Christine “CK” Sun Kim ’02 has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, a prestigious award known as a “genius grant” that comes with an $800,000 stipend.

WROC-TV highlights RIT’s University-Wide Career Fair, where thousands of students connected with more than 200 employers for co-op, internship and full-time job opportunities.

Rochester Business Journal features alumna Jennifer Hungate '13 (civil engineering technology), founder of Hungate Construction, discussing her path to business ownership and efforts to expand opportunities for women in the construction industry.

WROC-TV speaks with Erik Golen, principal lecturer and director of RIT’s artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree program, about how AI works and its expanding applications and the importance of safeguards as the technology advances.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT’s partnership with Rochester General Hospital through the RGH Innovation Lab, which connects students with healthcare teams to develop practical solutions for patients and caregivers.

Democrat and Chronicle highlights RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and its annual ROC the Pitch competition, which awarded $25,000 in grants to local small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT School of Communication lecturer Julio Sáenz, WXXI’s chief content officer, who was named the 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year by the Rochester Hispanic Business Association.