News by Topic: Interdisciplinary Studies

Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Film and Animation is among the top 25 film schools in the United States, according to the most recent list published by The Hollywood Reporter. RIT was ranked number 21 this year, marking a continued rise in rank from previous years.

Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Matthew Hoffman is taking his mathematical models from Lake Ontario to Lake Huron to help map and assess microplastic pollution in Georgian Bay.

The National Science Foundation will award $15 million over the next two years to the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York to establish a national hub for laser science and development. RIT is a key partner in the initiative.

The Floating Pavilion, part of a Floating Garden food forest envisioned by New York-based interdisciplinary artist Mary Mattingly, was created by RIT students.

Alumnus Bing Liem is invested in supporting the next generation of photography experts, and he’s leveraging his industry connections to make a tangible impact.

Using never-before-shared archival documents, photographs, videos, and oral history interviews, the exhibition at George Eastman Museum explores how Kodak's Lambda members changed corporate culture and benefit policies to be more inclusive.

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

RIT assistant professor Ke Xu received a NSF CAREER Award to work with students to build AI hardware using edge computing technology.

The U.S. Department of the Army Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics has awarded RIT a premier cooperative agreement to establish and lead the Army STEM Education Consortium.

As a graduating Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, Ryn Pease combined experience in military science with a BS degree in military and political communication in the School of Individualized Study.

History major Julia Resciniti is headed to law school in the fall, bringing her one step closer to her career goal of becoming a disability rights lawyer and policy advocate.

Valeria Marin Montealegre is completing her Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering. She plans to expand a custom, implantable device company she co-founded.