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May 14, 2024
Vatican conference on ‘climate resilience’ is the latest in a long line of environment initiatives by Pope Francis and the Catholic Church
The Conversation features an article co-authored by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, about a global conference emphasizing climate resilience and drawing on Catholic teachings and Pope Francis' advocacy, hosted by the Vatican.
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May 14, 2024
Researchers introduce new way to study, help prevent landslides
Prevention Web highlights a study co-authored by Nishant Malik, assistant professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, about developing a new method using machine learning to accurately predict landslide movements, aiding global risk assessment efforts.
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May 13, 2024
These RIT grads made a bubble tea empire. It shows no signs of slowing down.
The Democrat and Chronicle features alumni Tian Tian and Zining Chen, both 2019 entrepreneurship graduates, and their business Taichi Bubble Tea, a local company that now has a national footprint.
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May 13, 2024
The asymmetric response of firms to demand and cost changes: A puzzle
Rochester Business Journal talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, about how national firms respond differently to local demand and cost changes and their implications for tax policy.
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May 13, 2024
RIT's class of 2024 deemed 'resilient'
WHAM-TV talks to 2024 graduates about their experiences and future plans.
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May 13, 2024
RIT commencement recognizes Class of 2024 for its resilience
WROC-TV talks to Sandra Johnson, senior vice president of Student Affairs, and two new alumni about the versatility of the 2024 graduating class.
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May 10, 2024
Bright Spot: Inspiration for young scholars
WHAM-TV features Katrina Overby, assistant professor in the School of Communication, as its Bright Spot.
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May 8, 2024
More than monarchs: Red admirals appear in Rochester with spring
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Kaitlin Stack Whitney, assistant professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about the early arrival and habits of the red admiral butterfly in Monroe County, highlighting its migration patterns, habitat range, and behavior.
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May 6, 2024
Waste management isn’t just about trash – it’s about resources too
ASCE features Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of Golisano Institute for Sustainability, as he speaks about REMADE Institute's recycling efforts in the U.S.
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May 3, 2024
More time indoors may be causing nearsightedness, now at epidemic levels
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global nearsightedness epidemic and its causes.
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May 2, 2024
Where Are America’s Most Vulnerable Bridges?
Bloomberg highlights Amanda Bao, associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety, in a report about maintaining bridge safety and integrity.
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May 2, 2024
Harnessing AI for Health: A Closer Look at Tejas Padliya's Innovative Journey
The Science Times highlights the influential role of Tejas Padliya '16 (computer science) in leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare, combining technical expertise with a compassionate approach to improve patient outcomes, address societal challenges, and promote accessibility.