News by Topic: Community Outreach
RIT is a proud member of the Rochester community and is dedicated to giving back, whether it’s through donating to charitable causes, organizing events to raise awareness of certain issues, or empowering local education.
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August 5, 2024
Young gamers at RIT summer camp receive free Chromebooks to hone skills
WHAM-TV talks to students at RIT's video game design summer camp about the gift of Chromebooks.
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July 30, 2024
RIT and NY Sea Grant to expand marine debris and plastic pollution research and education
A team of researchers at RIT is expanding its work in studying the impact of marine debris beyond the Rochester region and into nearby Great Lakes communities.
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July 29, 2024
Students take summer learning to the next level with Studio930 consultancy
RIT student Micheala Stout is fulfilling her first co-op experience this summer by developing an interactive toy that fine tunes the motor skills of children with developmental disabilities.
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July 26, 2024
RIT expands its workforce initiatives for the semiconductor industry
RIT will take the lead on a new program that allows community college students to join the growing semiconductor industry. The intent is to build a pipeline of skilled employees for a strategic U.S. manufacturing industry.
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July 22, 2024
RIT Tigers gather at Rochester’s Pride Parade to support the LGBTQIA2S+ community
Crowds gathered on Saturday, July 20, for Rochester’s annual Pride Parade, celebrating the local LGBTQIA2S+ community. Nearly 100 faculty and staff members, students, and alumni were among the crowd representing RIT.
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July 19, 2024
NYSP2I selects 10 awardees for 2024-2025 Community Grants Program
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) has announced selections for its 2024-2025 Community Grants Program as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state.
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July 15, 2024
RCSD students showcase microchip projects at RIT's summer camp
WHAM-TV features students from the Rochester City School District as they gain hands-on experience at Chip Experience immersion.
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July 15, 2024
High school students discover the big impact of tiny microchips during Chip Experience
The immersion, which allowed students to create their own microchip projects, provided full tuition for the week, a $500 stipend per student, housing, meals, and transportation.
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July 3, 2024
RIT, partners awarded $40 million to boost the semiconductor industry across the region and nation
RIT will be part of a NY SMART-I Corridor Technology Hub focused on semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. The Corridor Tech Hub, one of 12 Tech Hubs in the nation, is expected to bring $40 million in federal funding to the region.
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July 2, 2024
Student films to be showcased on WXXI-TV in effort to raise visibility for young creatives
Student filmmakers at RIT will have a new opportunity to strive for, thanks to a collaboration between RIT and WXXI. RIT Shorts, a new, biannual series that will showcase student-made films, is set to premiere this month on WXXI-TV, a PBS-member station.
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June 17, 2024
Meet Justice Marbury, 19th Ward reporter who's making it a point to seek out your ideas
The Democrat and Chronicle introduces Justice Marbury '22 (photojournalism) in her new role as Rochester's 19th Ward community reporter.
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June 13, 2024
RIT announces 2024 Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award recipient
The Rochester Business Journal speaks to Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of Saunders College of Business, about the Vanden Brul Awards.