News by Topic: Faculty

Robert Pearson helped make history when RIT began its microelectronic engineering program in the early 1980s. An RIT alumnus of the electrical engineering program and MicroE’s first faculty hire, Pearson reflected on some of that history—and his place in it—before retiring this summer after more than 40 years.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Local reports on a presentation given by Sarah Burns, associate professor in RIT's Department of Political Science, that dissects the second Trump presidency so far and what can be expected in the months to come.

Eric Hittinger, chair of RIT's Department of Public Policy, appeared on WXXI's Environmental Connections to discuss the different variables influencing consumer hesitancy to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), as well as more complex problems associated with widespread adoption of EVs.

Quantum Zeitgeist features research by Sonia Lopez Alarcon and Cory Merkel, associate professors in RIT's Department of Computer Engineering, and Mark Danza '25 MS (computer engineering).

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.

Thomas Warfield, director of dance and professor of practice at NTID's Department for Performing Arts, appeared on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss consumer's relationships with artists and their creative work, and whether one can truly separate the art from the artist.

WROC-TV talks with Matthew Wright, endowed professor and chair of RIT's Department of Cybersecurity, about the capabilities of Google VEO 3 and other generative AI video platforms.

Times Insider, a behind-the-scenes series published by The New York Times, interviews Assistant Professor Joshua Rashaad McFadden about his coverage of the protests in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd; and how he's continued his coverage over the last five years.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.

SlashGear speaks to Stephen Polly, manager of operations for the Semiconductor Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory, about his Radioisotope Thermoradiative Cell Power Generator study being explored by NASA.

3D Printing Industry discusses the research of Christopher Lewis, associate professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology; graduate student Vincent Mei; and biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. student Kory Schimmelpfenning, which focuses on self-healing photopolymers for 3D printing that should enhance part longevity and sustainability.

WROC-TV speaks to Stefan Preble, professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, about the breakthrough in quantum technology advancements.