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Tom Brenner
Nobel laureate William Daniel Phillips gave the 2014 convocation address on May 23. Phillips employed balloons, liquid nitrogen, carnations, rubber bands and a racquetball to demonstrate not only some principles of physics, but also the importance of finding fun in your life’s work.
News about Imagine RIT was the most-read story of last month. Check out all of May’s most popular stories and videos below:
Top News Stories
1. Seventh annual Imagine RIT draws thousands to campus
2. RIT Convocation speakers offer life lessons: Keep learning, have fun, give back
3. Massimo Vignelli, icon of design, dead at 83
4. RIT student Jen Lamere wins Emerging Talent of the Year category at Net Awards
5. Waking up may soon be a lot easier for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
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April 29, 2024
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RIT festival showcases student innovations in technology and inclusivity
WXXI showcases how RIT fosters innovation and inclusivity through technology at Imagine RIT.
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April 29, 2024
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‘Imagine RIT’ festival showcases students’ creativity, innovation
WHEC-TV highlights the innovation on display at Imagine RIT on Saturday.
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April 27, 2024
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Innovation meets creativity at Imagine RIT
Artificial intelligence, robots, glass blowing, virtual reality, and performing arts were just a sampling of what thousands of visitors experienced at the 2024 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 27.
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April 27, 2024
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University’s ‘futurists’ encourage audience to embrace curiosity during Imagine RIT symposium
Be curious because what if, said RIT alumnus Bob Morrealle, who shared stories of discovery, hope, and confidence during his presentation at the Futurists Symposium, a collection of alumni and faculty offering an insider’s look into the future of technology, the arts, and design. The symposium, held April 26 in the Wegmans Theater, MAGIC Spell Studios, was the official kickoff to Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.
