News by Topic: Community Outreach

RIT President Bill Sanders will discuss a wide range of topics live in the WITR studio in the Student Alumni Union on Nov. 17.

Professor Karin Wuertz-Kozak is developing gene and cell therapies that may be the next step in tissue regeneration, a type of noninvasive treatment that could control the molecular mechanisms contributing to pain, mostly inflammation.

What began as a photography project became a community movement. Led by an RIT assistant professor and powered by a network of collaborators, the GoodPhone Project is restoring a simple but essential service.

For RIT alumna Liz Spry ’09, work-life balance comes with a chainsaw. The high school science teacher channels her love of science and creativity into a small business crafting intricate animal sculptures.

RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to expand access to computing and information technology education for secondary and post-secondary students.

RIT biomedical sciences student Cassandra Kehler used her CPR skills to save a neighbor in distress.

A partnership between RIT and Rochester Regional Health is bringing students into the lab to help advance an ear infection vaccine and launch careers in science and medicine.

Spectrum News speaks with Kathryn Cilano, director of the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, about RIT's Roar the Vote campaign, which helps students access reliable voting information, navigate the registration process, and participate in elections.

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.