News Stories
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January 27, 2019
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Two-Factor Authentication Might Not Keep You Safe
Guest essay by Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security, published in The New York Times.
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January 25, 2019
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Vital economic data was likely lost during the shutdown -- here’s why it matters to all Americans
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published in The Conversation.
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January 24, 2019
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The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Businesses
Albawaba quotes Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security.
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January 23, 2019
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Connections: Discussing Governor Cuomo's proposed ban on single-use plastic bags
WXXI's "Connections" program features Enid Cardinal, senior sustainability advisor to the president.
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January 22, 2019
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Innovative research scientist to give RIT’s 2019 commencement address
Messenger Post Newspapers writes about John Seely Brown, former chief scientist of Xerox Corp. and director of the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, who will be the keynote speaker for Rochester Institute of Technology’s annual commencement celebration.
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January 22, 2019
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Adam Interviews Special: Race in Rochester
WROC-TV features Tina Chapman DaCosta, Diversity Theatre Program director.
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January 21, 2019
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This Scientist Is Hunting for Planets That Orbit Dead Stars
Futurism features Jason Nordhaus, an NTID assistant professor of physics and a program faculty member in RIT’s astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. program.
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January 15, 2019
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'Bandersnatch' Was a Hit Made by Humans. The Sequels Could Be Made by A.I.
Inverse talks to David Schwartz, associate professor and director, School of Interactive Games and Media, about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, a choose-your-own-adventure movie.
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January 14, 2019
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Connections: Understanding new technologies and concerns about privacy
WXXI's "Connections" program features Stephen Jacobs, professor of interactive games and media, and Larry Torcello, associate professor, Department of Philosophy.
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January 12, 2019
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Ed Vidler, the face of Vidler's 5 & 10 store in East Aurora, dies at 90
The Buffalo Post features an obituary for Ed Vidler '50 (business administration).
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January 12, 2019
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Many Voices, Many Visions, "Douglass Legacy, Mt. Hope Cemetery"
WHAM-TV's "Many Voices, Many Visions" segment features Richard Newman, professor of history, and Olivia Kim, adjunct professor, School of Art and Design, talking about the life of Frederick Douglass.
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January 12, 2019
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Game Development's Next Hub: Rochester, NY?
GameDaily.biz features RIT, including the MAGIC Center and Rob Mostyn, Digital Games Hub Coordinator.
