News Stories
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November 17, 2022
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The James Webb Space Telescope is revealing the earliest galaxies of the universe like never before, scientists say
Space.com talks to Jeyhan Kartaltepe, associate professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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November 17, 2022
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JWST just spotted two unusually bright galaxies from the very early universe
The Verge talks to Jeyhan Kartaltepe, associate professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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November 17, 2022
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JWST spots some of the most distant galaxies ever seen
Nature talks to Jeyhan Kartaltepe, associate professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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November 17, 2022
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The need for speed; the science of sledding
WROC-TV talks to Michael Pierce, associate professor of physics, about the best conditions for sledding.
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November 17, 2022
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Webb telescope spots earliest galaxies yet, and they are cosmic oddballs
The Washington Post talks to Jeyhan Kartaltepe, associate professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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November 17, 2022
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James Webb telescope spots galaxies near the dawn of time, thrilling scientists
NPR talks to Jeyhan Kartaltepe, associate professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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November 17, 2022
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RIT’s ‘Chips 101’ event explores the science of semiconductors
WROC-TV talks to Doreen Edwards, dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, about RIT's microelectronic engineering programs.
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November 16, 2022
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RIT educates community leaders on semiconductors
WHAM-TV features RIT's Chips 101 event.
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November 16, 2022
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RIT Players present "Something Rotten!"
Fox Rochester highlights RIT Players' production of Something Rotten!
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November 16, 2022
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ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute pentesters assess messaging app for activists
RIT cybersecurity experts are helping make instant messaging safer for activists in countries controlled by restrictive regimes. Pentesters from RIT’s ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute performed a security assessment of Partisan Telegram, a customized version of the Telegram messaging app. RIT was selected to conduct the assessment by a nonprofit organization that supports global internet freedom.
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November 15, 2022
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Holiday collection begins for Toys For Tots
The RIT Student Veterans Club is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program to collect donated, new, unwrapped toys that will be shared with area children who are less fortunate during the holiday season.
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November 15, 2022
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RIT names new members to its board of trustees
RIT has appointed two new members to its board of trustees: Britta MacIntosh ’89 (mechanical engineering) and Richard “Chip” Davis.
