News by Topic: Women
Rochester has a proud history of breaking barriers and fighting for social change. Susan B. Anthony and Anna Murray Douglass were Rochesterians and our community continues to celebrate their social contributions. RIT upholds a tradition of social equity by supporting female students with a host of clubs and organizations, as well as community resources, that provide platforms for meaningful discussion centering on feminine social justice.
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December 16, 2014
Students to repair medical equipment in Guatemala
Biomedical engineering students will work with the international nonprofit organization Engineering World Health during this winter’s intersession break. -
December 8, 2014
Famine project is lesson in global engagement
For 20 days this fall, Kaitie Spaude fed herself on the equivalent of $1 a day—her take on an assignment to explore a region of the world. She picked a slum region of Nairobi. -
November 20, 2014
RIT’s CIO selected as innovation leadership fellow
Jeanne Casares is one of two dozen senior leaders from 21 universities selected for the new Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership. -
November 18, 2014
Group aims to bridge gender gap in tech fields
Kristen Curtze ’09, ’11 and Liz Gombert ’09 started the Rochester chapter of Girl Develop It, which aims to help adults learn Web and software development. -
November 13, 2014
Theater troupe explores department politics
The Michigan Players, an interactive theater troupe from the University of Michigan, visits Dec. 11 to perform “A Faculty Meeting: Navigating Department Politics.” -
November 7, 2014
Women in Science group welcomes speaker Nov. 11
Mathematician and blogger Rachel Levy will discuss science communication and share her experiences and expertise in several events on Nov. 11. -
November 6, 2014
Lecturer recognized for work on ISO standards
Lisa Greenwood was honored for exceptional contributions in the development of the International Organization for Standards’ flagship environmental management standard. -
November 3, 2014
Soledad O’Brien opens Expressions of King’s Legacy
The award-winning former anchor and special correspondent for CNN will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Expressions of Kings Legacy event on Jan. 29. -
November 3, 2014
Deaf veterinarians to discuss career paths
Dr. Kim Dodge and Dr. Jennifer Miller will talk about their professional training and career paths as part of the Edmund Lyon Memorial Lectureship Series on Nov. 6. -
October 28, 2014
Lecturer explores martial law in Philippines
Christine Bacareza Balance, assistant professor of Asian American studies, will discuss “Here Lies Love: Making Sense of the Philippines and Martial Law” on Nov. 4. -
October 24, 2014
Staff members honored with ‘Forty Under 40’ awards
Enid Cardinal and Sharitta Gross were named to the Rochester Business Journal’s “Forty under 40” list. -
October 21, 2014
College of Science takes diversity to heart
RIT’s College of Science was recognized for a third time for its efforts to build an inclusive and representative faculty reflecting the student body.