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RIT researchers are studying the genetic switch that could make cattle resistant to the wasting disease known as “sleeping sickness.” Bolaji Thomas, professor of biomedical sciences in RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology, is examining different immune responses to bovine trypanosomiasis within the same species of cattle in Nigeria.

The Daily Dot reports on Professor Evan Selinger, Department of Philosophy, talking about Facebook's policies for facial recognition.

Sue’s Tech Kitchen, a STEM-Ed camp developed by Zuckerberg Media, will be offered through RIT's Camp Tiger program, formerly known as Kids on Campus, July 15-19, for children in third to fifth grade.

WXXI reports on an RIT study that found a striking difference between political parties on the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana in New York state.

Professor Evan Selinger, Department of Philosophy, talks to Consumer Reports about Facebook's policies for facial recognition.

Forbes features a toilet seat developed by RIT that contains devices that measure blood oxygenation levels, heart rate and blood pressure to signal when someone is at risk for congestive heart failure.

Wired talks to Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy.

Guest essay co-written by Mishkat Bhattacharya, associate professor of physics and astronomy, published by The Conversation.

Several students at NTID were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 10 hosted by NTID President and RIT Vice President and Dean Gerry Buckley.

Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 15: Esports are surging in popularity, and RIT’s collegiate esports teams are making an impact in the growing field. With multiple championships and national rankings under their belt, the Esports program is looking to take things to the next level. Evan Hirsh, president of RIT Esports, talks with the team’s adviser, Chad Weeden, about the rise of competitive video gaming and the university’s teams.

The Ellsworth American features Adam Fisher '10 (imaging arts - computer animation), a former animator at Laika Studios.

Engineering News-Record talks to Martin E. Gordon, a forensic engineer and professor in the Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Engineering Technology.