News by Topic: Faculty

Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, appears on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson.

What started as a concept for the School of Design’s annual T-Minus challenge has made a splash at Autodesk University 2025. The Autodesk MultiMeasure was the Factory Experience product chosen for the global software and technology company’s annual conference.

Whether coordinating the logistics of challenging SAE Baja Racing events in Rochester or helping organize overnight programs with current and prospective engineering students, Marca Lam has taken a non-traditional approach to educating engineers.

The new MAGIC Spell grants, earmarked for digital media projects in art, games, interactivity, and creativity, provide RIT researchers in any college with funding up to $5,000 to help in their pursuits to secure additional external grants in their fields.

During his first State of the University Address on Wednesday, President Bill Sanders said RIT will continue to deliver a world-class education, support groundbreaking research and scholarship, and be a destination for talent from every corner of the globe.

RIT is celebrating a record year for sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025, receiving $105 million.

Distinguished engineer Anshu Kak doesn’t believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace people. Instead, it can augment human capabilities—but the key is understanding how to leverage it effectively.

Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Dan Hughes, lecturer in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, and Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in NTID’s visual communications studies department, about the event.

Fast Company shares an essay by Soon Hyeok Choi, assistant professor in the Department of Finance and Accounting, originally published by The Conversation.

Rochester Beacon speaks to Christine Banna, assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation, about the sensorial experiences offered in the show.

WHEC-TV speaks to RIT President William H. Sanders and other local university leaders about the effect of federal policy changes on international students and research.

WXXI speaks to NTID President Caroline Solomon about the importance of the documentary.