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October 20, 2023
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October 16th, 2023—Student scholars, faculty, and staff gathered for a group photo during the RIT International & National Scholars Networking Event hosted by the Graduate School.

  
 
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CHAI Advanced Ph.D. Student Talk: Md Yousuf Harun, Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, RIT

When: Monday, October 23, 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Golisano Hall, GOL CYB-1710/1720

Most deep neural networks are trained once and then evaluated. In contrast, continual or lifelong machine learning mimics how humans continually learn new knowledge throughout their lifespan. Most continual learning research has focused on mitigating a phenomenon called catastrophic forgetting, in which neural networks forget past information. Despite making remarkable progress toward alleviating catastrophic forgetting, existing algorithms remain compute- intensive and ill-suited for many resource-constrained real-world applications such as edge devices, mobile phones, robots, AR/VR and virtual assistants.
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Graduate Student Coffee Hour

When: October 26, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: USC 87-3200

Ready for another round of caffeine-infused conversations with fellow grad students? Join us for a relaxed, no-agenda coffee hour designed just for you. This time around, the gathering will be super informal—just a warm space for spontaneous chats, shared experiences, and the chance to make new friends across all programs.

As always, bring your curiosity and a willingness to connect with fellow scholars!
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MBA & Graduate Chat: Technology Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

When: October 26, 2023, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Online

Join us to learn more about the technology innovation management and entrepreneurship (TIME) master's program. Whether you have questions regarding the application process or scholarships or want a better sense of the curriculum, we're here to help! The session will be led by program director Malarvizhi Hirudayaraj, Ph.D.
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Constructing an Argument in Academic Writing Workshop

When: October 30, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Sustainability Auditorium, SUS 81-1130

Making arguments is a core function of many types of academic writing, from reading responses to critical commentaries, proposals, and longer texts such as theses and dissertations. This workshop will discuss how to develop an argument drawing on one’s ideas, the research, and other evidence.

Presenter: Mary Jane Curry, Ph.D., Warner Graduate School of Education, University of Rochester
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Lecture Series: Johnny "Cupcakes" Earle

When: Friday, November 3, 2023, 11:30am
Where: Ingle Auditorium

Saunders College of Business invites Johnny "Cupcakes" Earle of Johnny Cupcakes as our keynote speaker for this year's Gasser Lecture Series at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 3. The world-renowned T-shirt brand founder is invited to campus to discuss building brand loyalty, creating memorable experiences, and inspiring innovation.

Tickets are free, but registration is recommended for the keynote speech, Building Brand Loyalty, Customer Obsession, & Memorable Experiences.
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Two RIT students earn Google Ph.D. Fellowships for AI computing research

Two Rochester Institute of Technology students have won Google Ph.D. Fellowships for their work as some of the most promising young academics in the world.

Emily Kuang and Allahsera Auguste Tapo—both students in the computing and information sciences Ph.D. program—will receive full tuition, a stipend, and Google research mentorship as part of their fellowships for up to three years. The researchers are working to make information more usable and accessible to everyone, with Kuang researching human-computer interaction and Tapo focusing on natural language processing

Read full story by Scott Bureau >
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Perpetually creating the future of RIT

RIT held its first-ever Volunteer Leadership Summit on Oct. 13 to assemble the university’s closest supporters. This included members of the Board of Trustees, the President’s Roundtable, the National and Regional Councils, the RIT Alumni Association Board of Directors,  NTID’s Alumni Board, Foundation Board, National Advisory Group, and representatives from the Student Alumni Alliance.

Read full story by Bob Finnerty > 
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Imaging science students benefit from Industrial Associates event

Students in Rochester Institute of Technology’s Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science participated in Industrial Associates at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Oct. 19. The event was a chance for students to connect with industry professionals and to hear about trends in the optics industry.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski >
 
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RIT Commencement 2024

Congratulations Graduates! Check out the dates for Commecement 2024, and view the website for the details

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Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Student Award

The Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Student Award recognizes outstanding RIT undergraduate or graduate students who have demonstrated the potential to become successful entrepreneurs. Students are chosen for first, second, and third place based on their previous, current, or future entrepreneurial activities.

Apply before November 29, 2023

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Imagine RIT: Get Your Proposal Ready!

It's time to prepare your proposal to exhibit at the annual Imagine RIT Festival - Saturday April 27, 2024! The Imagine RIT proposal system will open in two weeks on Wednesday, November 1.

View Exhibitor Guidelines >