News by Topic: Research
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April 13, 2026
From smartwatches to emojis—RIT graduate researchers explore uses of popular technology
The RIT Graduate Showcase allowed students to explain their research to their peers.
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April 9, 2026
Improved phonon laser developed by Rochester researchers
A joint project between RIT and the University of Rochester has developed a new squeezed phonon laser that provides precise control over individual particles of sound or vibration. -
April 7, 2026
New privacy tool helps detect when AI agents become double agents
Cybersecurity experts are studying what happens when autonomous AI systems collect, process, or share Social Security numbers and other sensitive data. The published research finds that many AI tools lack safeguards and don’t align with privacy policies.
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April 6, 2026
AI benchmarks systematically ignore how humans disagree, Google study finds
The Decoder reports on research by RIT that examines how many human evaluators are needed for reliable AI benchmarks, finding that more than 10 raters per example are often required to capture meaningful differences in model performance.
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April 1, 2026
Successful space mission shows promise of RIT-led space energy solution
The number of satellites launched into space reached an all-time high in 2025, and that number is expected to increase exponentially within the next decade.
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March 31, 2026
Assistant professor documents alumnus artist’s legacy
For many scholars of history, having conversations with their chosen figure of study is nothing but a dream. For assistant professor Ellen Tani, that dream became a reality.
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March 30, 2026
RIT researchers create adaptive computer chip design that saves power in everyday electronic devices
Researchers at RIT have developed a new computer chip design approach that allows electronic systems to automatically adapt to real-world conditions, improving how devices manage power in everyday use.
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March 19, 2026
Global research expands opportunities for deaf workers
Thomastine Sarchet’s research is about more than collecting data—it’s about expanding opportunities and dignity for deaf people worldwide.
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March 17, 2026
RIT research could slow fibrosis disease progression
Researchers in RIT's Tissue Regeneration and Mechanobiology Lab are investigating a new approach that could change how fibrosis is treated across organs in patients suffering from systemic sclerosis: targeting the protein TRPC6, a small ion channel—that can sense mechanical cues such as stiffness. -
March 12, 2026
The Biggest Barrier to Textile Recycling? Disassembly
Vogue Business highlights research at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability that is developing automated systems using AI and robotics to disassemble garments and enable large-scale textile recycling. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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March 9, 2026
RIT sets course for the future with 2035 Strategic Framework
RIT has launched a new decade-long strategic framework that will guide the university’s priorities, investments, inspiration, and aspirations through 2035.
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March 5, 2026
Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
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.