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Independent research projects can help cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Whether it’s late nights spent in a RIT lab or a field study in the mountains, research experiences can be a cutting-edge way for students to prepare for the future.

The Rochester Business Journal speaks with John Smithgall, assistant dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the positive impact this partnership will bring to students. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

The Rochester Business Journal talks to Kelly Norris Martin, interim dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the unique program. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

ScienceNews talks to Rain Bosworth, associate professor in the Department of Liberal Studies, about her research.

The Chicago Tribune highlights the microplastics research between RIT and University of Rochester. (This content may require a subscription to view).

WROC-TV talks to Jennifer Hinton, director of games industry relations at RIT's MAGIC Center, about the students and creators who make Imagine RIT a success.

WHEC-TV highlights the innovation on display at Imagine RIT on Saturday.

From an early age, Allison Keeler always knew she wanted to be a scientist. As an adult, that dream has come true as she is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Chan Medical School and the lead researcher in the Keeler Lab within the Horae Gene Therapy Center.

Frank Sklarsky, a successful businessman who with his wife, Ruth, has shared their philanthropy with RIT and others, is RIT’s 2024 Outstanding Alumnus.

Artificial intelligence, robots, glass blowing, virtual reality, and performing arts were just a sampling of what thousands of visitors experienced at the 2024 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 27.

Be curious because what if, said RIT alumnus Bob Morrealle, who shared stories of discovery, hope, and confidence during his presentation at the Futurists Symposium, a collection of alumni and faculty offering an insider’s look into the future of technology, the arts, and design. The symposium, held April 26 in the Wegmans Theater, MAGIC Spell Studios, was the official kickoff to Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.

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.