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June 17, 2022
Worried About Your Privacy? A New Tech Could Reduce Eavesdropping on Devices
Discover magazine talks to Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security, about how and why smartphone apps listen to a user's voice.
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June 16, 2022
How math and language can combine to map the globe and create strong passwords, using the power of 3 random words
Essay by Mary Lynn Reed, professor and head, School of Mathematical Sciences, published by The Conversation.
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June 15, 2022
RIT Vignelli Center partners with Corning Museum of Glass to host design workshop
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies is hosting a week-long Summer Design Workshop in partnership with Corning Museum of Glass. Held from June 11 to 18, the workshop is an opportunity for professional designers to utilize the resources at the Vignelli Center and Corning Museum of Glass.
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June 13, 2022
2021-22 Saunders Faculty and Staff Go Above and Beyond
Saunders College of Business recognizes the accomplishments of its outstanding employees.
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June 13, 2022
Photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden exhibit explores how images impact race and identity
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Joshua Rashaad McFadden, assistant professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about his solo exhibition, "I Believe I'll Run On," at the George Eastman Museum.
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June 13, 2022
Marla Schweppe, former 3D digital design program chair, retires after nearly three decades at RIT
Since graduating its first four students in 2011, the 3D digital design program—one of the first of its kind in the country—flourished under the tutelage of Marla Schweppe, who retired in December after nearly 29 years at RIT’s College of Art and Design.
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June 13, 2022
Panel of key region stakeholders discusses demands of a changing job market
A panel discussion at RIT among some of the Rochester region’s key stakeholders—employers, government officials, economic development leaders, and higher-education experts—provided the launch for RIT Certified, which aims to provide a wide range of alternative education courses, certificate programs, and skill-based learning experiences targeting people beginning their careers, changing roles, maintaining their existing job, or advancing in the workplace.
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June 11, 2022
Why showing stress can make people more likeable
The BBC features research by Christopher Thorstenson, assistant professor in the color science program.
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June 9, 2022
Matt Huenerfauth named dean of Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
Matt Huenerfauth has been named dean of the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Huenerfauth, who is an expert in computing accessibility and served as chair of RIT’s School of Information (iSchool) for the past two years, was chosen after an international search.
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June 8, 2022
RIOT Racing: Baja team wins first place overall in weekend international competition
More than 1,500 students from 100 national and international collegiate race teams competed June 2-5 at RIT’s Gordon Field House and the Hogback Hill Motocross site in Palmyra, N.Y. Several teams aced the course, but at the end of the weekend, RIOT Racing, RIT’s Baja race team, conquered the field.
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June 7, 2022
RIT team wins Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Prize
A team at RIT has been named the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Prize, which celebrates those who strive to improve access to the chemical sciences and progression for all.
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June 6, 2022
Transforming RIT surpasses $900 million
Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness, the largest fundraising effort in the university’s history, has surpassed a major milestone. The $1 billion campaign has exceeded the $900 million mark.