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April 26, 2024
Color Chat: Disney’s Image and Color Engineer Molly Hill
postPerspective talks to Molly Hill '18 (motion picture science), '18 (film and animation), about her experience working as a senior image and color engineer at The Walt Disney Studios.
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April 26, 2024
Showcasing creativity and innovation at Imagine RIT
13WHAM/Fox Rochester previews Imagine RIT in eight segments.
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April 26, 2024
Imagine RIT festival returns to Rochester this weekend
Spectrum News showcases exhibits appearing at Imagine RIT.
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April 26, 2024
‘I’m hoping this makes a difference in little kids:’ Imagine RIT is this Saturday
WROC-TV highlights exhibits that will be on display at Imagine RIT.
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April 26, 2024
Ahndraya Parlato named a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded Senior Lecturer Ahndraya Parlato a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. According to the foundation, this year’s fellowships were granted to a “distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines.”
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April 25, 2024
Imagine RIT returns Saturday with over 400 student exhibits
WHEC-TV showcases Imagine RIT, spotlighting diverse exhibits including those based on virtual reality, glass blowing, and astronomy.
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April 25, 2024
Informed voting in the age of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the election—globally. To help voters navigate these advancements in social media, deepfakes, manipulated images, and cybersecurity, a few RIT experts are weighing in.
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April 25, 2024
Staff volunteers make Imagine RIT shine
Imagine RIT requires an extraordinary amount of support to run smoothly. To help create an unforgettable experience, more than 200 staff volunteers commit their time to the event by handing out welcome bags, supervising parking lots, and showing campus visitors around the bustling festival. Imagine RIT runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow.
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April 24, 2024
RIT President David Munson to step down in 2025
Spectrum News features David Munson's retirement plans for 2025, emphasizing his impact on RIT's growth in enrollment, research funding, and global presence. -
April 24, 2024
Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
The Conversation talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global rise of myopia and its causes, including increased screen time and reduced outdoor exposure.
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April 24, 2024
See the Southern Ring Nebula in 3D
Universe Today highlights the research led by Joel Kastner, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, on the Southern Ring Nebula's dual-ring formation and the possible role of a second star.
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April 24, 2024
RIT President Munson to retire
The Rochester Beacon covers David Munson's retirement announcement, highlighting his transformative impact on the university's creativity, innovation, and academic excellence.