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  • October 28, 2024

    Two people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: the man on the left has short grey hair and is wearing glasses and a grey blazer; the woman on the right has short dark hair and is wearing glasses, a short sleeved grey dress and black boots.

    Why are people still moving to high-risk climate areas?  

    WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson speaks to Lawrence Torcello, associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, about the trend of people moving to high-risk climate areas despite the threat of natural disasters, exploring the implications for future living conditions.

  • October 28, 2024

    Surf on a beach at sunset features a horseshoe crab upside down in the water and several others nearby.

    Turning tides for endotoxin testing  

    Chemical and Engineering News speaks to Kristoffer Whitney, associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about the changing landscape of endotoxin testing in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the potential shift away from using horseshoe crab blood toward animal-free alternatives due to new regulatory acceptance.

  • October 25, 2024

    three men sit at a table with a keyboard and control panel on it. One of the men points to something on a computer screen in front of them.

    Inspired by teachers, RIT grad opens music studio to teach others

    Travis Rankin’s passion for music led him to create the Rochester Music Lab, a vibrant space dedicated to music lessons and community outreach. With his studio, the SOIS alumnus aims to give back by offering opportunities for all ages to explore, learn, and connect through music.

  • October 24, 2024

    A person wearing glasses and a knit sweater smiles while holding a yellow balloon that has burst into a splash of powder. A banana floats above the ruptured balloon, all against a black background.

    How to Use an Arduino to Trigger a Flash With Sound 

    PetaPixel speaks to Ted Kinsman, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about his high-speed photography class, where students learn to use Arduino technology to trigger flashes with sound while capturing dynamic events like balloon pops to study the physics of motion.

  • October 24, 2024

    a man in an orange sweatshirt speaks to a woman with long dark hair and a black turtleneck on News 8.

    RIT holds discussion on financial cryptocurrency crimes  

    RochesterFirst speaks to Divya Ramjee, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, about financial cryptocurrency crimes, highlighting the collaboration with law enforcement and tech experts to educate students on the complexities of cryptocurrency.
  • October 23, 2024

    two students work together to place a large portrait on the wall of a gallery. Other smaller portraits surround them, already on the wall.

    Exhibit bridges generations of alumni

    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.