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August 8, 2024
'Deaf Ninja' Kyle Schulze reaches American Ninja Warrior semifinals. When to watch
The Democrat and Chronicle features Kyle Schulze '24 (mechatronics engineering technology) as he heads to the semifinals of American Ninja Warrior.
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August 8, 2024
Fraternity cyclists on cross-country philanthropy trip
WVIR highlights Dean Maxwell '24 (information security and forensics), former member of RIT's Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, on a coast-to-coast bicycle journey to bring awareness and raise money for people with disabilities.
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August 8, 2024
Rochester imaging startup provides intelligent road signs to prevent car crashes
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Tim Hogan '13 (engineering management) about his startup, SaferStreet Solutions, and how he hopes it will change driver behavior. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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August 7, 2024
Strange planets could be forming inside dying stars
New Scientist speaks with Jason Nordhaus, associate professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics, about the phenomenon. (This content will require a subscription to read).
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August 6, 2024
Design Education Talks: Mitch Goldstein
The New Art School on YouTube speaks with Mitch Goldstein, associate professor in the School of Design, about his projects, exhibitions, and approach to art education.
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August 6, 2024
Frank Ritter Arena gets new life as an indoor turf arena
This summer, Ritter had synthetic turf installed on its floor and has been transformed into a new space for athletics. It will also be used to host university functions, Wellness classes, practices, and recreational activities, and be available for rent from outside interests.
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August 5, 2024
Kids at RIT’s video game development camp surprised with free laptops
WROC-TV highlights community members discussing the importance of young students having access to digital literacy tools.
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August 5, 2024
Young gamers at RIT summer camp receive free Chromebooks to hone skills
WHAM-TV talks to students at RIT's video game design summer camp about the gift of Chromebooks.
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August 5, 2024
Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?
An essay written by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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August 1, 2024
RIT’s Cybersecurity Institute invites applications for pro bono services
The Rochester Business Journal talks to ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute's Sarah Yarger, project and operations manager, and Ersin Uzun, Katherine Johnson Endowed Executive Director, about how pro bono services will impact under-resourced organizations in the Rochester area.
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August 1, 2024
NYPD swears in first deaf intern
Fox5NY talks to Heriberto Almonte (business studies) about his role as a disability liaison in the Community Affairs Bureau and how he will expand the department's relationship in the deaf community.
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August 1, 2024
Upstate NY research center investigates impact of microplastics on human health
Spectrum News speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about how microplastics enter our body and what they do when they are there.