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The Graduate School Pulse.
News, Events, Resources and more.

Sept 15, 2023
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Photo provided by Rohan Parkar, MS student, Information Technology and Analytics. "Waterfalls wouldn’t sound so melodious if there were no rocks in their way.” - Rishabh Gautam from his recent trip to Niagara Falls. Follow on Instagram @rohan._.parkar.

  
 
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AWARE-AI: Fall Mentor Café

When: September 18, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: James E. Gleason Hall, 09-2955/Gordon Atrium

Hosted by the AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program in the Golisano Atrium, this Mentor Café event welcomes AWARE-AItTrainees and other RIT graduate students. Participating students will have the opportunity to interact with postdocs and early career researchers in a fun and interactive format.
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Graduate Resume Creation Workshop

When: September 19, 2023, 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Where: Campus Center (CPC) - 2610/2650, Bamboo Rooms

Join us to learn what makes a great graduate resume. Our team will share best practices and review common mistakes to avoid on your resumes.

This will be a hands-on workshop, so bring your laptop and come prepared with a job description for a position you’d like to apply to. A live Q&A will take place after the presentation for students to ask personalized questions. 
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Meet the Graduate School Coffee Hour

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023, 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
Where: USC-3200

Join us for a chat session at a social coffee gathering with your fellow graduate students from across campus. The Graduate School Dean and the team will also be in attendance for this relaxed and friendly gathering.

Coffee, tea, and cookies will be provided.
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Growing accelerated degrees program gives students a leg up

A growing cohort of RIT students enrolled in the university’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees program, which provides pathways for highly focused, goal-oriented students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in a shortened, consolidated experience.

Read full story by Vienna McGrain >
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RIT researcher receives award to advance study of cortical blindness

Rochester Institute of Technology’s Gabriel Diaz, associate professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, has earned the Research to Prevent Blindness/Lions Clubs International Foundation Low Vision Research Award (LVRA), in collaboration with researchers at the University of Rochester.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski > 
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Looking for inspiration? Try visiting the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archives

Jennifer Whitlock, the archivist at RIT’s Vignelli Center for Design Studies, says a peek into the archives vault can help students and researchers find that spark of inspiration.

Read full story by Felícia Swartzenberg >
 
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Library Services and Resources for Graduate Students

Discover a wide array of valuable services and resources tailored specifically to meet the needs of graduate students at RIT Libraries. Whether you require research assistance, access to specialized databases, or a quiet space for focused study, the library and extensive collection is here to support your academic journey. Explore our comprehensive offerings and make the most of your graduate experience with the help of RIT Libraries.

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Expressive Communication Center

In nearly every industry and career, presentation and public speaking skills can set you apart and bolster your success. At the Expressive Communication Center, partner with an expert to build confidence, practice, and become an engaging, effective presenter. In-person and virtual appointments now available at Wallace Library 05-1640.

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Dr. Amlan Ganguly, Professor in Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT talks about how AI can become more efficient with an in-processor memory and how AI is transforming the world of self driving cars.