News by Topic: Imaging Science

RIT researchers value citizen science, where making data available to everyone not only accelerates research but also fosters education, trust in science, and worldwide collaboration.

RIT imaging science endowed assistant professor Dimah Dera has received an NSF CAREER Award to engage students to develop trustworthy AI.

First-year imaging science and motion picture science students receive immediate hands-on, collaborative experiences as they start their college careers through the Freshman Imaging Project.

Assistant Professor Benjamin Chin's research is giving new clarity on what color helps eyes focus best.

The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are well equipped to document their journey around the moon because of training from Katrina Willoughby ’04 and Paul Reichert ’01. The flight operations imagery instructors gave the astronauts training for about two years before the launch on April 1.

When Don Pettit, NASA’s most senior astronaut, sought a way to accurately capture his view from the International Space Station, alumnus Peter Blacksberg connected him with Ted Kinsman, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences.

In an article for The Conversation, imaging science Ph.D. student Sagar Lekhak explains how using drones, sensor data, and AI can make detecting land mines safer and more efficient.

Imaging science Ph.D. student Muhammad Akif Qadeer has been awarded the 2025 Harvey M. Pollicove Memorial Scholarship from the Optica Foundation. The award is given to one student each year who shows potential in precision optics manufacturing and lens design.

Imaging science Ph.D. student Diane Knauf is shining new light on old images with help from a grant from the National Park Service.

Across the country, millions struggle to find timely or affordable mental health support. This imbalance was an inspiration for Ali Tosyali, who researched a potential assistive technology that could help practitioners identify potential disorders in a faster and efficient manner.

The Red Spider Nebula, named for its distinct shape, can now be seen clearer than ever thanks to work by RIT scientists.

A Rochester and Finger Lakes region coalition that includes researchers from RIT has been named a finalist for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program.