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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December 7, 2016
RIT launches MicroMasters program in cybersecurity
Starting in March, learners can begin the RIT Cybersecurity MicroMasters program with edX, the leading nonprofit online learning destination. Upon completing the five-part program, learners can apply to RIT and may be awarded nine credit hours toward their degree requirements. -
November 16, 2016
Professor: High-end chefs’ success starts at home
In a new study, John Ettlie, professor and Rosett Chair for Research at RIT’s Saunders College of Business, found that success as a master chef of haute cuisine depends less on going to culinary school than having an innovative support team along the way. -
November 15, 2016
RIT officially launches MAGIC Spell Studios
RIT today launched the building that will house MAGIC Spell Studios, a first-of-its-kind effort in higher education that will link RIT’s internationally ranked academic programs with high-tech facilities needed to commercialize computer gaming, film and animation, and digital media projects.
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November 11, 2016
Students compete in cybersecurity competition
College students from Maine to California traveled to RIT to test their hacking skills in the annual Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition. University of Central Florida took home the top trophy in the competition, while University at Buffalo placed second and RIT placed third. -
November 10, 2016
Local video game developers, entrepreneurs visit
Brothers Karthik and Guha Bala, co-founders of video game giant Vicarious Visions, will speak on Monday in Student Innovation Hall. -
November 1, 2016
RPO performs music from Legend of Zelda
The concert, featuring music and scenes from the Legend of Zelda video game and a panel discussion afterward, is co-sponsored by RIT, RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios and Upstate Region Interactive Technologies Hub. -
October 31, 2016
RIT hosts second pen testing competition
Students from the nation’s top colleges will use their offensive hacking skills for good in RIT’s Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition Nov. 4-6. The competition allows students to experience a day in the life of a penetration tester, who tests and evaluates an organization’s computer systems. -
October 27, 2016
RIT switches from cable to streaming service
RIT has signed a contract with streaming service Philo, which allows students living in RIT housing with access to RIT’s network to have access to 64 channels as well as HBO, HBO Go and Cinemax through their RIT student login. -
October 26, 2016
RIT again ranked among world’s best design schools
The School of Design in RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences is ranked 10th among the 30 best design schools in the world in a new ranking conducted by Ranker, a leading digital-media company. -
October 26, 2016
RIT launches Video Game Design XSeries program
RIT and edX, the leading nonprofit online learning destination, are offering the XSeries program to teach participants about the skills they would need to become successful video game designers and explore what job opportunities they could pursue in the industry. -
October 25, 2016
State opens AMPrint Center at RIT
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined state representatives, corporate partners and RIT leaders today in launching the Additive Manufacturing and Multifunctional Printing (AMPrint) Center, one of New York state’s newest Centers for Advanced Technology. -
October 24, 2016
Venture Creations launches three new companies
RIT’s business incubator, Venture Creations, is celebrating the graduation of Council Rock, Splyce and TouchStream Solutions on Tuesday. The event will feature a networking reception and a keynote address.