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AdvanceRIT’s mission is to enable all RIT faculty, particularly women, to contribute their full potential, increase their representation and retention, and advance their careers.
Advance RIT is open to all faculty, regardless of gender.
AdvanceRIT started as an ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant from the National Science Foundation (Grant No. 1209115) and the office was institutionalized in 2019.
AdvanceRIT plays an instrumental role in:
- Connecting and engaging women faculty in the RIT community.
- Providing opportunities for professional and leadership development for women faculty.
- Supporting efforts for recruiting a diverse faculty critical for achieving excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
- Partnering with affiliated groups, departments, and colleges to support their efforts and bring positive change to RIT.
- Improving the quality of women faculty’s work life.
- Ensuring RIT is a place where all faculty are supported, valued, and respected.
AdvanceRIT Podcast: Faculty Spotlight-Trailblazing Women at RIT
Welcome to the AdvanceRIT podcast series: Faculty Spotlight-Trailblazing Women at RIT, the podcast that takes you inside the remarkable journeys of some of the most accomplished women at Rochester Institute of Technology. Here at the forefront of research, innovation, and education, these trailblazers are shaping the future with their expertise, resilience, and dedication.
Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at their inspiring careers, groundbreaking contributions, and the impact they’ve made in their fields and communities. Join us as we explore their stories, celebrate their achievements, and uncover what it truly means to be a leader in academia."
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Season 1: Episode 2
Dr. Margaret Bailey is a distinguished engineering faculty known for her pioneering work on gender equity on campus. View More about Season 1: Episode 2 -
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Season 1: Episode1
In the first episode, we spotlight an amazing faculty member who not only excels in scientific research but is also a phenomenal mentor and leader in fostering an inclusive and supportive lab environment. View More about Season 1: Episode1 -
![Dr. David Munson, President of Rochester Institute of Technology, featured in a special edition titled 'Trailblazing Women at RIT' by the Office of the Provost and AdvanceRIT, with a microphone icon in the design.]()
Inaugural Message
In our inaugural episode, RIT President Dr. David Munson shares his vision for gender equality on campus. Learn about RIT’s initiatives to support women students and faculty, and the bold new plans for the President’s Commission on Women. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the future of inclusivity at RIT! View More about Inaugural Message
$425.3K
in Connect Grants. Connect grants support faculty networking, research, professional development and community building efforts.
900+
More than 900 faculty, staff and students have participated in professional development workshops and events led by AdvanceRIT.
66.7%
of RIT’s deans are women (6 out of 9).
14
Number of years since RIT first received an NSF ADVANCE grant. In 2008, RIT received an NSF Advance Catalyst award. An Institutional Transformation award was received in 2012.
Advance RIT Newsletter
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RIT women faculty in the news
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December 17, 2024
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Faculty exhibit in Venice earns a European Cultural Centre Award
A group of six faculty members in RIT’s College of Art and Design have earned the University & Research Projects Award from the European Cultural Centre (ECC) for their collection of works, titled “Cultural Disruptors.”
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December 16, 2024
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Lauren Hall on the Campbell Conversations
WRVO's Campbell Conversations podcast speaks with Lauren Hall, associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the current political landscape and rhetoric.
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December 13, 2024
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Student spotlight: Fulbright student's research applies AI to real-world problems
Diana Velychko, a Fulbright master’s student in artificial intelligence, is paving the way for more intuitive artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Her work focuses on the intersection of human perception and AI, aiming to bridge the gap between how people see the world and how machines interpret it.
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December 11, 2024
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University researcher leads quantum computing project to improve electrical grid systems
Yan, an assistant professor of electrical engineering in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, is leading a research team developing advanced optimization models and methods to manage complexities of operating the modern electrical grid through quantum computing.
David C. Munson Jr,
President
Keith Jenkins,
Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion