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October 31, 2018
![A group of students standing in front of a "Women Strong Market" sign. Most of the words on the sign are in Haitian.]()
Student teams work with women’s group in Haiti
Haiti became a classroom for more than a dozen RIT students when they worked with 19 women leaders from a nonprofit group in Haiti on projects that could become future businesses. -
October 24, 2018
![Two students and two faculty members working on this project pose for a photo in front of their lab bench, which is covered in different tools and models.]()
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 15, 2018
![A group of three researchers stand together in a line and smile at the camera.]()
Researchers use AI to preserve Seneca language
Using deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence, RIT researchers are building an automatic speech recognition application to document and transcribe the traditional language of the Seneca people. -
October 12, 2018
![A nice portrait of Doreen Edwards wearing a red cardigan, black shirt and colorful statement necklace.]()
Engineering dean recognized as Outstanding Educator
Doreen Edwards, dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, received the Outstanding Educator Award from the American Ceramics Society. -
October 11, 2018
![Nathan DeMario on stage giving a talk about his innovative air conditioning system.]()
Student Spotlight: Start-up receives award
Meet Nathan DeMario, a mechanical engineering graduate student and chief technical officer of Phase Innovations. -
October 8, 2018
![Dean Edwards receiving and standing with the Changing Hearts and Minds trophy at the award ceremony.]()
Kate Gleason College of Engineering honored for diversity efforts
The college received the 2018 Changing Hearts and Minds Award for its efforts to enhance diversity among the faculty ranks and further RIT’s overall commitment to diversity. -
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. -
October 3, 2018
![On the left, a headshot of Robert Ewald. On the right, quantum computer equipment.]()
Technology leader discusses quantum computing
Bo Ewald, president of D-Wave Systems, spoke to faculty-researchers and students about quantum computing, a high-tech growth industry in need of skilled workers. -
September 26, 2018
![A group of people gathered on a short foot-bridge leading into REDCOM Laboratories.]()
RIT, alumni honor REDCOM milestone anniversary
Saunders College of Business is honored to recognize the 40th anniversary of REDCOM Laboratories Inc., a local communications company with many ties to RIT. More than 30 percent of the employees at REDCOM—including the founders and several members of the leadership team—are graduates of RIT. -
September 18, 2018
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RIT hosts seminar on quantum computing
Robert “Bo” Ewald, president of D-Wave Computing’s global business and a member of the White House Information technology Advisory Council, presents “D-Wave Systems and Quantum Computing” on Thursday. -
September 13, 2018
![A graphic showing a hexagonal pattern with different phrases such as "statistics," "artificial intelligence," "algorithms" and "data mining." A hand is shown pointing at and touching one hexagon that reads "machine learning."]()
Weekly seminars highlight artificial intelligence work
RIT’s Move78 Artificial Intelligence Seminar series focuses on research in RIT’s growing artificial intelligence (AI) community, such as machine learning, neuromorphic computing and computer vision. -
September 13, 2018
![A group of University Exploration students stand together to pose for a photo, holding a sign that reads "RIT University Exploration, find your direction."]()
University Exploration celebrates 10th anniversary
Meet Dominic Oliverio, a second-year electrical engineering major, first enrolled at RIT in the University Exploration program to explore his academic options.
