News Stories
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December 6, 2018
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Student Spotlight: Game design student working on sensor technologies
Meet Austin Ford, a fourth-year game design and development student who is working as an FPI software engineer at RIT’s Center for Detectors. -
December 6, 2018
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RIT researcher presents with world’s top artificial intelligence experts
Researchers at RIT are sharing their work amongst the world’s top artificial intelligence experts this week at NeurIPS 2018, the premier AI conference. The RIT team designed and implemented an algorithm that allows AI to analyze high-dimensional data sets more efficiently. -
December 6, 2018
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RIT City Art Space ushers in new creative era for Rochester
RIT City Art Space—the College of Art and Design’s new first-floor gallery and community event venue inside Sibley Square at Liberty Pole Plaza in downtown Rochester—opened its doors to the public on Friday, with an exhibition featuring two of the university’s creative titans. -
December 6, 2018
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Podcast: City Art Space
Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 4: Robin Cass, interim dean of the College of Art and Design, and John Aäsp , gallery director, discuss how RIT City Art Space in downtown Rochester will invite the public to engage with the university through culture and creativity.
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December 5, 2018
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President Munson to field questions on WITR radio show
WITR-FM (89.7) presents Ask Munson, featuring RIT’s president taking listener questions live at 3 p.m. today. -
December 4, 2018
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RIT researcher working to improve aerial tracking
Andreas Savakis, a professor of computer engineering, is developing the technology for improved visual tracking system that can more accurately locate and follow moving objects under surveillance. -
December 4, 2018
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Students’ video game launches on multiple platforms
Crazy Platez, a high-octane, Rochester-themed game, is now available on the Google Play Store for Android and the App Store for iOS. -
December 4, 2018
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RIT Observatory open house Dec. 7
The RIT Observatory will hold its final open house of the year for stargazers hoping to catch sight of a comet. -
December 4, 2018
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Students study anemia in Ghana
Students in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition spent two weeks traversing Ghana as part of a global research experience to learn more about the toll of anemia on the West African nation’s women and children. -
December 4, 2018
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RIT among top colleges for indigenous students
This marks the ninth time RIT has appeared on the list, published by Winds of Change magazine. RIT was recognized in part for the Native American Future Stewards Program, the Native American Student Association and the student chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. -
December 3, 2018
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RIT Graduate Showcase puts innovative student research on display
More than 100 graduate students highlighted their latest findings at the showcase in the form of poster and oral presentations, product demonstrations and an art exhibition. -
December 3, 2018
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Student rocket soars nearly 10,000 feet in first international competition
RIT Launch Initiative placed first for flight performance and 11th overall in the Spaceport America Cup, the best outing for the team in just its third year of competitions.
