News by Topic: Creativity And Innovation
Breaking barriers is a specialty at RIT. Our students, staff, and faculty are always at the forefront, developing innovative technical solutions to today’s problems.
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June 4, 2025
Albion farmer aims to change the dairy industry with new invention
13WHAM interviews alumnus Jayden Neal '25 (robotics and manufacturing engineering technology) about his family's startup company, UdderWays, and the Vortex, a new udder washing and sterilization system created by Neal.
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May 29, 2025
Tech influencer energized by Imagine RIT
Tech influencer Jacklyn Dallas, from the YouTube Channel NothingButTech, visited Imagine RIT as part of a partnership with the university. She shared glimpses of her day with her followers during her visit and recently published a more in-depth look at her experience.
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May 27, 2025
Record number of RIT students earn study abroad scholarships
Thirteen students have received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship that allows U.S. students to gain proficiency in a variety of languages and cultures.
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May 15, 2025
RIT alumna shapes growing hockey culture in Pacific Northwest
Hockey is constantly evolving, expanding into new communities and welcoming new voices. RIT alumna Julia Takatsuka ’18 (graphic design) is helping lead that change from one of the NHL’s youngest outposts: her native Pacific Northwest.
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May 14, 2025
‘Jumbo’, Southeast Asia’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film, Wants To Be A “Movement” Not Just A Movie
Ryan Adriandhy '19 MFA (film and animation) speaks to Deadline about his directorial debut for the movie Jumbo, which features a boy attempting to stage a play in a local talent show after feeling underestimated by his peers.
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May 13, 2025
RIT showcase offers glimpse of early tech innovation cycle
TechTarget speaks to Paloma Hamilton, fifth-year mechanical engineering student; Geoff Twardokus, electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. student; and Christopher Collison, director of RIT's AI Hub and Initiatives, about the innovative developments featured at Imagine RIT.
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May 12, 2025
Why are there so many Rochester Institute of Technology ads in T stations?
The Boston Globe speaks to John Trierweiler, vice president and chief marketing officer; Bob Finnerty, associate vice president of University Communications; and Joseph Bellavia, executive creative director, about RIT's bold ad campaign in Boston’s MBTA stations to boost awareness, attract students, and connect with local employers. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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May 9, 2025
Astro Teller encourages Class of 2025 to unlock their creativity and be grateful
Emphasizing the power of a creative mindset over mastering the pursuit of excellence, Astro Teller urged the Class of 2025 to embrace the journey ahead with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to be intentionally foolish.
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April 29, 2025
Graduating student charts a path to Disney
Hridiza Roy combined computer graphics with imaging science and anchored it in computer science, resulting in a winning skill set that landed Roy an internship at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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April 28, 2025
Work experience and people skills give exercise science graduate a leg up
With aspirations to work for the NFL, Gabe McMurtrie’s interest in athletic performance made RIT’s exercise science program a natural fit, giving him a strong foundation in human mechanics, physiology, and sport psychology.
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April 28, 2025
Graduate milks his education and creates device to help dairy farms
Jayden Neal always knew that after graduating from RIT he would return to work on the technology side of his family’s dairy farm. What he didn’t expect was that he would do it with a product on its way to commercialization that changes the milking process.
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April 28, 2025
Imagine RIT festival showcases students’ creativity, innovation
WHEC-TV talks to RIT student Xinmei Zheng about Imagine RIT and her project, Pebble, which was one of the over 400 exhibits at Imagine RIT over the weekend.