Research News
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April 10, 2024
RIT researcher helping Air Force investigate unresolved space objects
Satellites, rocket parts, and other space debris are clogging up the atmosphere with the potential to interfere with space-based assets, including items used for national security like GPS, weather, and communication satellites.
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April 10, 2024
University researchers measure the sun during the eclipse to assess impact on solar arrays
The recent total solar eclipse over Rochester provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Earth for two faculty-researchers and their students to capture data about the effects of the sun’s energy during a total eclipse.
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April 9, 2024
Scientists study eclipse effect on zoo animals
WHEC-TV covers research RIT performed at the Seneca Park Zoo during the eclipse.
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April 8, 2024
Researchers introduce new way to study, help prevent landslides
Landslides are one of the most destructive natural disasters on the planet, causing billions of dollars of damage and devastating loss of life every year. A global team of researchers has provided help for those who work to predict landslides and risk evaluations.
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April 5, 2024
New study investigates illegal child sexual abuse material and anonymity on Tor network
With the help of multidisciplinary researchers from around the globe, Billy Brumley is investigating the availability of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in order to better understand and combat its widespread dissemination.
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April 5, 2024
Electrical engineering professor connects history with the future for today’s students
Patru’s authenticity and humor are as much a part of his classes as the informal conversations he has with students about mutual interests in space, music, art, and history. These qualities are only a few of the reasons he’s being honored with the Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching.
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April 2, 2024
Scientists release new insight about Southern Ring Nebula
Planetary nebulae have been studied for centuries, but astronomers are getting new looks and a better understanding of the structures and compositions of these gaseous remnants of dying stars thanks to the ability to study objects at multiple wavelengths and dimensions.
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April 1, 2024
RIT study reveals public’s engagement with 2024 solar eclipse across America
A faculty researcher from Saunders College of Business has conducted a study capturing the public’s pre-event engagement with the 2024 solar eclipse happening across the U.S. next week.
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March 29, 2024
Imagine RIT offers more than you can imagine
The annual Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a huge, campus-wide community event that showcases the artistic and inventive spirit of Rochester Institute of Technology students, faculty, and staff.
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March 27, 2024
RIT recognizes newest class of PI Millionaires
RIT celebrated another exemplary year of research funding and honored 15 faculty and staff researchers in its newest class of PI Millionaires. The honorees, all principal investigators on innovative projects, were recognized at a reception on March 26 at the university.
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March 25, 2024
RIT part of U.S. Department of Energy initiative to improve national energy grid
RIT will be a contributing partner on a $4.5 million U.S. Department of Energy initiative to improve the operation of grid transmission and distribution systems, including how information about energy resources can be better transmitted securely.
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March 21, 2024
REMADE Institute to lead 2024 circular economy tech summit in D.C. next month
A national institute, led in part by RIT, next month is hosting the 2024 REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference in Washington, D.C., highlighting emerging strategies and technologies to accelerate the adoption of a circular economy.