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Researchers have helped develop a new technique for quantifying entanglement that has major implications for developing the next generation of technology in computing, simulation, secure communication and other fields. The researchers outlined their new method for measuring entanglement in a recent Nature Communications article.

Blanca Lapizco-Encinas, professor of biomedical engineering in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, was named a Fellow in the inaugural cohort of the I Aspire Leadership Academy. This leadership program aims to help STEM faculty from underrepresented backgrounds attain leadership roles at colleges and universities.

Scientists have mapped the DNA of bacteria found within a chronic disease affecting grapevines, a feat they hope will ultimately help protect the multibillion-dollar grape industry that produces juice, jelly, wine and other important products.

Projects developed from the partnership include a summer data analysis capstone project for RIT students that will wrap up in the next few weeks, an innovation competition for RIT students that will launch this fall, and a research experience for students that will examine app interfaces for memory-impaired individuals. 

RIT President David Munson this morning welcomed back the community, saying that the university is positioned for another exciting academic year.

Rochester Beacon talks to Steve Hoover, executive director of RIT's new Global Cybersecurity Institute, to open in 2020.

ESPN's "The Undefeated" series features Joshua Rashaad McFadden, assistant professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences.

The President’s Address to the Community will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in Ingle Auditorium. All members of the RIT community are invited and encouraged to attend.

Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The College Post.

Despite rainy weather that moved the annual Tiger Walk indoors, the newest students at RIT and their families today attended the fall convocation in the Gordon Field House, where they were told to welcome new experiences offered to them, pursue their dreams and change the world.

Jennifer Connelly, lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science, was the keynote speaker at New Student Convocation on Aug. 21 in the Gordon Field House. Below is the full text of her speech.

President David Munson spoke to the crowd during New Student Convocation on Aug. 21 in the Gordon Field House. Below is the full text of his speech: