News by Topic: Faculty
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November 4, 2025
Faculty members launch electronics manufacturing training for veterans
Two RIT faculty members are building a comprehensive workforce development program in manufacturing for veterans and under-employed individuals to provide the needed skills-based training in electronics assembly.
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November 4, 2025
Why the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ Scheme Still Falls Short in Practice
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.
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November 3, 2025
How America’s Tax Code Built an Aristocracy
An essay by David Cay Johnston, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, published by Washington Monthly.
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November 3, 2025
Can we produce aviation fuel sustainably to meet the rise in air travel?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal.
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October 29, 2025
Simons Empire Faculty Fellowship to fund four College of Science positions
RIT’s College of Science will receive funding from the Simons Empire Faculty Fellowship program for four new tenure-track faculty members.
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October 29, 2025
RIT research reveals new details in the Red Spider Nebula
The Red Spider Nebula, named for its distinct shape, can now be seen clearer than ever thanks to work by RIT scientists.
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October 29, 2025
Are Tariffs Good or Bad?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Bottom Line.
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October 27, 2025
Study Cautions That Heavier Electric Trucks May Overload New York City’s Infrastructure
Bioengineer cites a study about the effects of increased electric truck weights on the road co-authored by Zilin Bian, assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety.
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October 23, 2025
The dangers of overbidding on a house
Soon Hyeok Choi, assistant professor in the Saunders College of Business, appeared on Connections with Evan Dawson to speak about rising home costs and the danger of bidding wars.
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October 17, 2025
Photo contest reveals hidden beauty — and mystery — in the microscopic world around us
NBC News highlights the 2025 Nikon Small World photomicrography competition. Retired professor Michael Peres was included in the competition showcase. Started in 1975, the contest celebrates the beauty of images taken through a light microscope.
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October 16, 2025
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
An essay by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, published by The Conversation.
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October 15, 2025
Researchers develop self-healing materials to improve 3D-printing processes
Self-healing materials are being developed by RIT researchers to further improve additive manufacturing, specifically 3D-printed products, to make them stronger and more resilient.