News Stories
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October 18, 2024
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New micro-technique to differentiate pathogens faster discovered by RIT researcher
RIT researcher Blanca Lapizco-Encinas found new ways to identify those mutations faster. Resurrecting an older theoretical technique that can be used for analyzing pathogens that cause disease, her work could improve how clinicians develop more effective treatments.
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October 18, 2024
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More Solar Flares and Auroras Forecast As Sun Reaches 11-Year Peak
Newsweek speaks to RIT Professor Emeritus Roger Dube about how increased solar flares can cause geomagnetic storms and impact technology like GPS units on Earth.
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October 18, 2024
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NASA engineer visits Rochester Prep classrooms
Rochester First highlights a visit from Clayton Turner '90 at Rochester Prep High School, where he discussed how his STEM education led him to his position at NASA.
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October 17, 2024
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RIT reaccreditation process focuses on student success, research, and community well-being
Rochester Institute of Technology’s reaccreditation process with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reached new milestones this fall. -
October 17, 2024
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RIT alumnus and NASA associate administrator for space technology visits Rochester Prep High School
In his role for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, Clayton Turner oversees executive leadership, strategic planning, and overall management of all technology maturation and demonstration programs for critical space-focused technologies.
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October 17, 2024
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Brown bringing winning back to RIT women’s hockey
Pickin' Splinters speaks to RIT Women’s Hockey Head Coach Celeste Brown about her hope to revitalize the program by focusing on skill development, teamwork, and enhancing recruitment efforts to build a winning culture for the upcoming season.
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October 17, 2024
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NASA space technology engineer visits Rochester Prep High School
WHAM-TV features RIT alumnus Clayton Turner '90, acting associate administrator for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, as he emphasizes the importance of STEM education and sharing his journey in the aerospace field.
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October 17, 2024
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RIT student gives back through photography
Inspired by his own experience of not being able to afford high school portraits in 2020, Virtudes provides this service to help others celebrate their achievements despite financial challenges.
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October 16, 2024
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Repurposing pay phones to provide phone service for Rochesterians who can't afford it
WXXI News speaks to Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communications Studies, about the GoodPhone Project, an initiative that repurposes pay phones into VoIP phones, providing essential phone services to people who cannot afford them. -
October 16, 2024
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Local policy expert explains FEMA, national flood insurance program
Rochester First speaks to Qing Miao, associate professor in the Department of Public Policy, about the need for updated flood hazard maps and better preparedness to mitigate disaster damage. -
October 16, 2024
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Rochester area cybersecurity experts weigh in on privacy technologies
The Rochester Business Journal speaks to Matthew Wright, endowed professor and department chair in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, about the importance and emerging trends of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) in cybersecurity.
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October 15, 2024
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Exhibits celebrate B. Thomas Golisano’s contributions to RIT
Longtime RIT supporter B. Thomas Golisano visited the university on Oct. 11 for the opening of two campus exhibits that showcase the transformational life and work of the Paychex founder, philanthropist, and civic leader, and his friendship with Gene Polisseni.
