News by Topic: Women

Fine tuning sensors on prosthetics includes incorporating the sense of touch into a device to be as close to the sensations felt by a natural limb as can be. Leila Daly, a fifth-year computer engineering technology student from Willingboro, N.J., is working on developing a sensor system for a more touch-responsive prosthetic finger.

Ayers Badan will share insights and experiences that have shaped her executive career during the 11th annual Gasser Lecture Series at Saunders College of Business on Friday, Nov. 8. Her speech, titled “Nobody Cares About Your Career,” is also the title of her first book, published in June.

Susan Puglia has been elected the 22nd chairperson of Rochester Institute of Technology’s Board of Trustees and, as she takes the helm, will be overseeing two major university initiatives.

The exhibit, located in the RIT Archives Photo Alumni Gallery, showcases Toni Pepe’s journey as a photography educator and artist, exploring themes of women in society and motherhood. The project fosters connections between alumni and RIT through curated exhibits and oral histories.

RIT researcher Blanca Lapizco-Encinas found new ways to identify those mutations faster. Resurrecting an older theoretical technique that can be used for analyzing pathogens that cause disease, her work could improve how clinicians develop more effective treatments.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join in a day of conversation, panels, and presentations intended to offer the opportunity to engage in intentional and honest dialogue about diversity and inclusion topics.

Lutzer chose a career as a physician assistant for the high level of patient interaction, variety, and flexibility. She likes knowing that she can practice medicine in different specialty areas throughout her career.

Students in the museum studies course Critical and Digital Curation used the archives to explore the origin of the RIT tiger mascot in 1955. Their exhibit shines a light on 1963, when RIT students brought a tiger cub to campus, parties, and hockey games.

RIT’s commitment to diversity has been recognized with INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award and Diversity Champion designation.

Fox Rochester interviews athletes on RIT's women's rowing team and their coach Carol Schoenecker as they gear up for the 2024-2025 season.

The 21st cohort of RIT’s Future Faculty Career Exploration Program was welcomed to campus Sept. 25-28. The program invites exceptional underrepresented researchers and artists to experience what it would be like to be a faculty member at RIT.

Saunders College of Business Dean Jacqueline Mozrall was featured on the News and Insights section of the Greater Rochester Enterprise Make Your Mark podcast discussing renovations and upgrades to Lowenthal Hall.