News Stories
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February 3, 2021
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Why homeowners in search of pools, hot tubs won't want to wait
WHAM-TV talks to Steven Carnovale, assistant professor in the Department of Management, International Business, and Entrepreneurship, about the rise in demand for pools and hot tubs.
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February 3, 2021
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RIT Computing Security Lecturer Expounds on Victor Schools Malware Attack
Spectrum News talks to Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer in the Department of Computing Security, about malware attacks.
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February 3, 2021
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This smart toilet seat might save your life one day
Forbes features Nicholas Conn '11, '13 MS (electrical engineering) and RIT trustee and 2009 alumnus Austin McChord as they team up to create Casana, formerly Heart Health Intelligence, which produces a toilet-seat based cardiovascular monitoring system.
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February 2, 2021
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RIT professor co-designed drone imaging system that can determine grape farm health
WROC-TV highlights work by Jan van Aardt, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science.
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February 2, 2021
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2021 Trends: Skilled Cybersecurity Professionals Are Crucial for Remote Work
EdX Blog features a piece by Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer in the Department of Computing Security.
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February 2, 2021
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5 coronavirus things
Food Management features the repurposing of Ritter Arena for dining, socializing, and studying.
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February 1, 2021
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Lou Spiotti leaves a lengthy legacy at RIT
WROC-TV features retiring RIT Athletic Director Lou Spiotti.
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February 1, 2021
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Electronic waste in the US is changing
Essay co-written by Callie Babbitt, associate professor in Golisano Institute for Sustainability, published by The Hill.
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January 27, 2021
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Connections: Discussing the state of accessible housing for people with disabilities
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Catherine Lewis, director of the Disability Services Office.
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January 27, 2021
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WHO did not say PCR tests grossly inflate positive test numbers
The Poynter Institute's PolitiFact talks to Maureen Ferran, associate professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about PCR COVID-19 tests.
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January 27, 2021
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Say Goodbye To 2020 With The Year’s Top 10 Hubble Photos
Forbes features work by Joel Kastner, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science and program faculty in the astrophysical sciences and technology graduate program, in its 10 most important Hubble photos from 2020.
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January 25, 2021
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Coronavirus pandemic highlights challenges facing deaf and hard-of-hearing patients in health care system
CBS News piece produced by RIT/NTID alumnus Michael Roppolo ’14 (journalism) features RIT/NTID alumnus Corey Axelrod ’08 (business), ’10 MBA and former student Shane Delaney.
