RIT Graduate School Pulse Newsletter- February 16, 2024

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.

February 16, 2024

New graduate students sitting on a circular table with one student holding up and showing a gray RIT T-shirt while others smile at the camera

Photo taken by Emily Liu, an MS candidate in Computer Science, from her recent trip to Machu Picchu. "Enduring centuries of solitude, anticipating the unveiling. Every moment will be worthwhile." Follow on Instagram @emilyuex. Submit your photo.

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EmpowHER: Engaging Meaningful Programs & Outcomes With HER

When: February 21, 2024, 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Where: Student Alumni Union Room/Location: MOSAIC, Room 2510

Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome to join Counseling and Psychological Services therapists, Patrice Anderson, LMHC, Dr. Tiarra Mitchell, Psy.D., and Shantél Richardson, LMHC, and Gena Willis from DDI/MCAS on Wednesdays for this weekly group meeting aimed at giving RIT students a safe space to process feelings, thoughts, and ideas. Sessions will include topics and crafts regarding self-love, painting, vision boards, games, and more!

PhD N Chill

When: February 22, 2024, 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Where: INS-1140

Join us on to learn about the career path of Dr. Katie McConky, an RIT alumni and current RIT Industrial and Systems Engineering department head. Dr. Katie will discuss her path from industry and start-ups to her current position. A Q&A will follow the presentation.

Graduate Study Exploration Night

When: February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Where: Bausch & Lomb Center

Attend our Graduate Study Exploration Night to find out about the academic programs that interest you. Hear from program faculty, speak with current graduate students, and ask the questions that will help you get one step closer to your career goals.

View full calendar of events

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Electrical engineering faculty member recognized with CAREER Award

Yan, an assistant professor of electrical engineering at RIT, is building a more coordinated system to manage different variables affecting grid energy generation, storage, transmission, and distribution—from extreme weather events to the addition of solar and wind power. Results can streamline an involved and complex process to ensure resources are available, regardless of increased demands, and provide operators the flexibility to make real-time changes when situations call for more power.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa >

Team’s research method becomes industry model

Risa Robinson ’89 (mechanical engineering), ’95 MS (imaging science) and members of the Respiratory Technologies Laboratory found moderate toxicity rates in e-cigarette liquids but also saw that e-cigarette users consumed more to compensate for the lower nicotine hit—making them as risky for some users as traditional cigarettes.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa >

Doctoral degrees continue to expand

When Biju B. Varghese discovered that Saunders College of Business was offering a new Ph.D. in business administration this past fall, he knew he’d found a program tailor-made for him with the business college’s theme: “At the intersection of business and technology.”

Read full story by Rich Kiley >

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Graduate Showcase: Call for Submissions

Graduate students! We invite you to submit your proposals to present at the Graduate Showcase.

Submit to present posters and/or oral presentations at the Graduate Showcase where your work will be acknowledged and celebrated along with fellow RIT graduate students. The highest ranking presentations will be recognized at the Keynote and Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 11th, and will receive a monetary award.

Deadline: February 28, 2024, 11:59 pm EST.

RIT Spring 2024 Student Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey

As a part of the ongoing effort to ensure the RIT community is safe and aware of options for getting help, students are invited to take the 2024 Student Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey. The survey launches on February 10, 2024, the survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Complete survey >

Spring Opportunities at the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

RIT continues to maintain an institutional membership* with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) and membership is free for all faculty, post docs, and graduate students. If you have not opened your free account go to: https://www.facultydiversity.org/Join.

View NCFDD’s upcoming webinars:

14-Day Writing Challenge: An opportunity to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability
When - February 26, 2024 – March 10, 2024

Registration closes on February 16!
Register here >

Guest Expert Webinar: Peer Reviewing as "Reflexive Mentorship"
When - Tuesday, February 20, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ETFacilitator: Rebecca de Souza, PhD, Purdue University

The Graduate School Pulse.News. Events. Resources.

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.