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Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by Wired.

Ten College of Science students received funding to work with faculty mentors on summer-long research projects as part of the HHMI Inclusive Excellence Summer Research Experience. The program is for students who just completed their first year at RIT and helps broaden RIT’s research groups to include a greater diversity of culture.

WROC-TV talks to Tony Wong, assistant professor of mathematical sciences, about climate change.

College of Art and Design participated in this summer's Studio930 design consultancy, an interdisciplinary studio that focuses on the development of assistive healthcare solutions by leveraging the use of technology, art, and design.

Rochester Institute of Technology scientists and a team of international collaborators recently completed an intricate set of experiments that will help improve remote sensing technology used by drones, airplanes, and satellites.

Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by AlterNet.

News 18 mentions Mark Fairchild, color science professor at RIT, as he discusses cones and rods in the eye.

Crain's Detroit Business interviews Matthew Hoffman, associate professor of mathematical sciences, about how microplastics are appearing in a disturbingly wide range of places in the Great Lakes Basin. 

Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.

RIT members of the team that designed the Robo Drum—an assistive device for students at Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES)—were honored with the New York State School Boards Association Champions of Change Award.

WHAM-TV interviews Steven Carnovale, assistant professor of supply chain management, about how demand, supply, and inflation are affecting prices on everything from shoes and clothes to computers.

Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe.