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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.
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April 24, 2024
RIT President Munson announces plans to retire in 2025
The Rochester Business Journal details David Munson's retirement from RIT in 2025, celebrating his contributions to transforming the university into a leading research institution. (This content may require a subscription to view).
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April 23, 2024
How thinking like a cartoonist can open your mind
WXXI talks to cartoonist-in-residence Leigh Rubin about how his book Think Like a Cartoonist inspires creative problem-solving.
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April 23, 2024
RIT President announces his retirement in 2025
WROC-TV discusses the legacy and future plans of RIT President David Munson as he announces retirement in 2025.
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April 23, 2024
'I have been blessed.' RIT President David Munson to retire in 2025
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to RIT President David Munson about his 2025 retirement.
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April 23, 2024
RIT and UR partner to create accelerated graduate degree pathways for education and counseling students
RIT’s College of Liberal Arts and University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education have established new 3+2 and 4+1 admissions agreements, providing RIT undergraduate students with expedited pathways to launch their careers in teaching, higher education, or counseling. These agreements streamline the process for eligible students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees within a five-year timeframe.
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April 23, 2024
RIT President David Munson announces plans to step down in 2025
RIT President David Munson will retire in 2025 after leading the university for eight years and capping an illustrious 40-plus-year career in higher education. His last day will be June 30, 2025.
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April 22, 2024
Breaking Things to Learn: Inside RIT's VP Research & Education
The VP Land Podcast features David Long, director of RIT's MAGIC Center, about how emerging tech like AI will impact filmmaking.
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April 22, 2024
Humans consume about a credit card's worth of plastic each week; local researchers discuss how to prevent it
WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson interviews Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, and Matthew Hoffman, professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, about their research on microplastics.
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April 22, 2024
Imagine RIT returns with nearly 400 exhibits
The Rochester Beacon highlights the upcoming exhibits at RIT's Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.