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January 30, 2024
We can get more imaginative about what we imagine
Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe.
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January 30, 2024
Artificial intelligence becomes part of daily life
South Korean-based Arirang TV interviews Ashique KhudaBukhsh, assistant professor of software engineering, about the adoption of artificial intelligence in our daily lives and its broader implications.
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January 30, 2024
Researcher bridges biology and computing with processing in DNA storage
An engineering researcher at RIT has discovered the means to process data using DNA. Amlan Ganguly, computer engineering department head in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, and researchers at the University of Minnesota, designed a microfluidic integrated circuit to perform complex operations through artificial neural network computations on data stored in DNA.
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January 30, 2024
A place for creativity, collaboration, and discovery
The Rochester Beacon talks to Tiffany Brodner, executive director, Student Hall for Exploration and Development, about the new Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) and its impact as the campus' creative hub.
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January 29, 2024
The AI trust deficit
Politico talks to Matthew Wright, department chair, Department of Cybersecurity, about AI voice cloning technology and its impact on the upcoming election.
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January 29, 2024
Centuries-old texts penned by early astronomers Copernicus and Sacrobosco find new home at RIT
The ancient astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was the first scientist to document the theory that the sun is the center of the universe in his book, De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres). That first edition book, along with a delicate manuscript from astronomer Johannes de Sacrobosco, that is contrary to Copernicus’ groundbreaking theory, has now found a permanent home at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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January 29, 2024
Music, dance, and more planned at Ovation on Friday
RIT students will have a chance to show their talents and compete for cash prizes during Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 in Ingle Auditorium in the Student Alumni Union, as a part of FreezeFest.
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January 29, 2024
Alumna claims second Engineering, Science and Technology Emmy Award
The latest Emmy Award captured by Jaclyn Pytlarz '14 (motion picture science) was for her role in developing the latest high-dynamic range (HDR) technology, which generates natural-looking quality on TV screens.
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January 26, 2024
Novel press design helps Jeca make more energy bars without lowering the bar on taste and nutrition
When Ree Dolnick launched Jeca Energy Bars Co. LLC (Jeca) in 2015, she knew she wanted to create an artisanal energy bar that was different from the rest. What she didn’t know was that adding less sugar than what’s found in similar products would mean rethinking her entire manufacturing process—her low-sugar recipes didn’t work on conventional equipment for making bars.
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January 26, 2024
Business college’s building upgrades bolster innovation
Saunders College of Business students receive a unique education integrating business with technology and design thinking. The renovation of existing classrooms and the expansion of Max Lowenthal Hall to nearly double the business college’s size will help to drive creativity and innovation among the next generation of business leaders.
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January 26, 2024
STEM degrees, co-ops draw international students
Each year, RIT welcomes nearly 2,000 students from more than 100 countries to its campus. The draw of a top-notch STEM education, along with a nationally ranked co-op and internship program and an increasing global reach with numerous opportunities for programmatic exchanges, gives students the chance for real-world work experiences and career focus.
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January 26, 2024
Racing Tigers compete on world stage
Members of RIT Dubai’s Racing Tigers take a life-long passion in sailing, pair it with academic knowledge, and then compete on the world stage, all while working to create a sustainable future with clean-energy technologies.