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The Rochester Beacon speaks to Jing Zhang, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering, and Seth Hubbard, professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about how the grant will better prepare master’s and doctoral students for the interdisciplinary talents required in semiconductor chip development.

The Institute of Internal Communications podcast features Jennifer Sertl, adjunct faculty in the School of Individualized Study, about the crucial role authenticity plays in internal communication, especially in today's landscape shaped by generative AI.

An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)

Fox Rochester speaks to Ebony Miller-Wesley, director of RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, about the contest.

Investment Monitor highlights how RIT Dubai is contributing to advancements in AV technology by providing cutting-edge facilities and a talented student pool for innovative testing and development at Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Rochester Business Journal speaks to Prabu David, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, about the increasing focus on return on investment in higher education, and how RIT enhances its value through experiential learning and interdisciplinary arts.

WSTM-TV highlights the work of Nikolas Kelly ’20 (supply chain management) on his interpreting tool Sign-Speak.

The Democrat and Chronicle features Kyle Schulze '24 (mechatronics engineering technology) ahead of his appearance on the American Ninja Warrior semifinals.

The duty of a photojournalist is to document current events as they unfold and act as the “eyes of history,” according to Evan Vucci. That belief helped Vucci keep his focus when he ran toward the danger on July 13 to photograph former President Donald Trump moments after a failed assassination attempt.

WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson speaks to MBA student Ben Hart, owner of Hart Homes LLC, about his housing model and how it can help mitigate the region’s housing crisis. 

The award is part of the NSF’s Research Traineeship Program (NRT), a national initiative to better prepare master’s and doctoral students for the interdisciplinary talents required in semiconductor chip development. The grant will provide 20 doctoral student fellowships to advance research in the much-needed field of semiconductor technologies.

The award is given to an individual who began their studies as a first-year student at RIT and is entering their final year of undergraduate study with the highest grade point average across the university.