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November 20, 2018
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Giving computers a better brain
Next-generation computing systems modeled after the human brain’s information processing capability and energy efficiency are becoming a reality through work by Dhireesha Kudithipudi. -
November 20, 2018
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Alumnus engineers a better brewing process
Steve Kaplan ’05 (mechanical engineering) recently helped implement a $49.1 million modernization project at Genesee Brewery. -
November 20, 2018
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Building astute robots
Ferat Sahin envisions the day when robots will work alongside humans on manufacturing lines, able to sense their surroundings and adapt independently to different responsibilities. -
November 7, 2018
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Toilet seat that detects congestive heart failure wins Tiger Tank
Postdoctoral fellow Nicholas Conn hopes to lower the hospital readmission rates of patients with congestive heart failure through a toilet-seat based cardiovascular monitoring system. -
November 6, 2018
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Faculty-researcher honored as Emerging Investigator
Patricia Taboada-Serrano, an associate professor of chemical engineering, was named a 2018 Emerging Investigator by the American Chemical Society for her work in developing water treatment technology through molecular engineering -
October 24, 2018
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Researchers improve upon stethoscope design
Researchers at RIT and URMC developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart ailments and problems that might occur with an implanted heart pump. -
October 11, 2018
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Student Spotlight: Start-up receives award
Meet Nathan DeMario, a mechanical engineering graduate student and chief technical officer of Phase Innovations. -
October 4, 2018
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2018 Distinguished Alumni: Meet Michael G. Field
Meet Michael G. Field ’86 (mechanical engineering), the Kate Gleason College of Engineering 2018 Distinguished Alumnus. -
September 7, 2018
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Student leaders work to grow graduate culture
Yashar Seyed Vahedein, an engineering Ph.D. candidate, established the Doctoral Student Association (DSA) as a social and professional connection for RIT’s doctoral and prospective Ph.D. students. -
August 16, 2018
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RIT gets grant to advance computer architectures
Researchers at RIT will use photonic integrated circuit technology to improve the processing speed and energy consumption of brain-inspired computing techniques. -
August 9, 2018
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Students create assistive products for community
The Studio 930 Design Consultancy program, a 10-week long multidisciplinary studio experience focused on the design and production of access and health technologies products, wrapped up with an exhibition Aug. 7. -
August 7, 2018
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RIT students learn value of entrepreneurship
Saunders Summer Startup Program encourages multidisciplinary student teams to jumpstart their ventures in hopes of kick starting real companies. It culminates with Investor Demo Night on Wednesday.
