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December 16, 2020
Visualizations help make COVID-19 spread models more accessible
Computer science researchers at RIT want to make it easier for people to understand how COVID-19 can spread. The researchers have turned complicated predictive COVID models into interactive visualizations for the general public.
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December 16, 2020
MAGIC Community Incubator program helps Rochester indie developers publish video games
Two Rochester independent game developers are bringing their video game ideas to life, with help from an incubator program at RIT’s MAGIC Center. As part of the program, the indie developers received funding, mentorship and publishing support to finish their game ideas and push them to market.
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December 16, 2020
Scientists complete yearlong pulsar timing study after reviving long-dormant radio telescopes
While the scientific community grapples with the loss of the Arecibo radio telescope, astronomers who recently revived a long-dormant radio telescope array in Argentina hope it can help modestly compensate for the work Arecibo did in pulsar timing.
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December 16, 2020
Saunders College students rank in top 1 percent of global business simulation tournament
This past semester, undergraduate management students continued a tradition of excellence, ranking in the top 1 percent of the prestigious Capsim Capstone Business Simulation, a worldwide triannual global tournament that crowns the best student teams to “run” a multimillion-dollar corporation.
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December 15, 2020
Connections: Discussing the gaming industry during the pandemic and its potential for the future
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Rob Mostyn, digital games hub coordinator in MAGIC, and Jenn Hinton, associate director of the MAGIC Center.
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December 15, 2020
Game Makers Interview with John Tassone, University Arenas at RIT
Visit Rochester talks to John Tassone, senior associate director of University Arenas, about the Gordon Field House.
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December 14, 2020
Faculty from four RIT campuses collaborate to teach global business class
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted education at all levels across the globe, but Professor Zhi Tang said that one silver lining is that it has made people more comfortable with remote teaching and learning tools, opening the doors for new virtual intercultural experiences.
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December 11, 2020
Orleans/Niagara BOCES now using adaptive drums to make music class inclusive
WKBW-TV talks to Sofía Quiñones, an electrical engineering BS/MS student, about a senior design project to make an adaptive drum kit.
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December 11, 2020
Debbie Stendardi reflects on outstanding career as governmental affairs advocate
Debbie Stendardi, who retires as vice president of Government and Community Relations at the end of the year, leaves an indelible mark on both RIT and the Greater Rochester region—both of which she has advanced considerably through her advocacy efforts for more than four decades. In a far-ranging interview, the unassuming Stendardi reflected on her longtime career and widespread impact.
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December 11, 2020
President Munson: Gratitude for your perseverance and resilience
Our community took the virus seriously and was fully committed to doing whatever was necessary to stay safe. We were RIT ready and we’ll stay RIT ready moving forward.
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December 11, 2020
Foundation construction begins on Innovative Maker and Learning Complex
Work on the Innovative Maker and Learning Complex will wake up the quiet RIT campus on Dec. 14, with the beginning of the pile foundation construction for the new building.
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December 11, 2020
Osher at RIT announces winter program schedules for age 50+ learners
Adults age 50 and older can engage and enrich their mind by joining the learning community at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT. There will be a free winter course preview via Zoom on Dec. 14, and registration opens Dec. 15.