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An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by NewsOne.

NHK Japan features Kofi Bazzell-Smith, Future Faculty Fellow in the School of Art, as he discusses his work as the first professor of manga practice in the United States.

Students from various majors across RIT made a website providing wall-to-wall coverage of the 2025 Special Olympics New York Winter Games. This was the fourth year RIT partnered with Special Olympics to document the events.

WROC-TV features the work of alumnus Unique Fair-Smith, adjunct professor in the College of Art and Design, which shows students how Black history and Rochester are intertwined.

The Conversation published an article by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about the importance and impact of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Communications of the ACM interviewed Assistant Professor Muhammad Salar Khan about the potential impacts the Trump administration may have on the field of computer science.

The Albert Paley Collection in the RIT Archives preserves the legacy of a celebrated working artist, entrepreneur, and educator. Paley is known around the world for his large-scale municipal works, sculptures, gates, architectural pieces, furniture design, and decorative arts.

The Power Your Potential (PYP) Women’s Conference on Feb. 28, kicking off the upcoming national Women’s History Month in March, serves as a dynamic platform for area businesswomen to gather insights from peers, engage in educational activities, and foster an environment conducive to women’s success in various professional spheres.

An electrical engineer turned creative technologist, Ricky Figueroa is invigorated by working at the intersection of technology, the arts, and design. Embracing an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research has led to success for both Figueroa and the students who pass through his classroom.

RIT faculty and staff are invited to join incoming president Bill Sanders for a conversation, which includes a question-and-answer session. The open forum will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, in Ingle Auditorium.

The process combines virology and mechanobiology, two distinct areas of study that had not been explored at the same time but might prove to be a way to better understand disease progressions to intervene earlier and improve patient outcomes.

Since 2008, Thiab has been an active practitioner in the field of sustainable business and contributed to several programs and initiatives focused on sustainable solutions in Jordan and more recently the United States.