News by Topic: Faculty

WXXI continues to spotlight the work of students and alumni from RIT’s School of Film and Animation through RIT Shorts, a biannual short film series.

New York Post speaks to Pengcheng Shi, associate dean in the Department of Computing and Information Sciences, about the rising use.

Space.com highlights research led by Joel Kastner, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, showing the 3D structure of the Ring Nebula.

WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson speaks with Josh Meltzer and Jenn Poggi, associate professors, and Travis LaCoss, fourth-year student in the photojournalism program, about working with Special Olympics athletes to tell their stories in a deeper way.

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

An essay by Ted Kinsman, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, published by PetaPixel.

Faculty-researcher Gill Tsouri is developing a novel skin-sensing system that can be embedded onto the grip of a firearm to detect blood alcohol content levels, and once detected, the system could deter the trigger mechanism. The technology could be a step toward preventing firearm accidents, homicides, and suicides where there is a near 90 percent death rate.

Spearheaded by RIT’s Division of Academic Affairs and Professor Joe Geigel, the rigorous program engages undergraduate and graduate students in long-term, large-scale, multidisciplinary projects led by faculty researchers.

Scientists now have obtained the clearest three-dimensional view of the nebula, thanks to a research team led by Carlson Center for Imaging Science and School of Physics and Astronomy Professor Joel Kastner.

WHAM-TV talks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about the ban.

Rochester Business Journal speaks with Johan Klarin, assistant vice president and managing director of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Rochester Business Journal highlights RIT's newest property purchase.