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  • December 7, 2018

    RIT hosts quantum workshop Jan. 23-25

    An international conference on quantum science and technology is expected to draw hundreds of leaders in the field to RIT in January in response to a congressional imperative to accelerate quantum research.

  • December 7, 2018

    Woman stands with clipboard in front of the otter exhibit at Seneca Park Zoo.

    RIT, Seneca Park Zoo lead world in river otter research

    Research involving North American river otters based at Monroe County’s Seneca Park Zoo has concluded the fascinating animals can visually discriminate between two-dimensional objects and detect differences in shapes and colors.

  • December 7, 2018

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    Supply chain degree helps students meet demand

    The interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree program in supply chain management, which launched this fall, focuses on the coordination of processes required within a business, as well as across businesses and suppliers, to deliver products and services efficiently.

  • December 6, 2018

    The front window display at the new RIT City Art Space.

    RIT City Art Space ushers in new creative era for Rochester

    RIT City Art Space—the College of Art and Design’s new first-floor gallery and community event venue inside Sibley Square at Liberty Pole Plaza in downtown Rochester—opened its doors to the public on Friday, with an exhibition featuring two of the university’s creative titans.

  • December 6, 2018

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    Podcast: City Art Space 

    Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 4: Robin Cass, interim dean of the College of Art and Design, and John Aäsp , gallery director, discuss how RIT City Art Space in downtown Rochester will invite the public to engage with the university through culture and creativity.

  • December 4, 2018

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    RIT researcher working to improve aerial tracking

    Andreas Savakis, a professor of computer engineering, is developing the technology for improved visual tracking system that can more accurately locate and follow moving objects under surveillance.