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April 5, 2024
Spectrum testing virtual ASL interpreter program in Rochester stores. How does it work?
The Democrat and Chronicle features RIT student Trent Gobble in its coverage about new ASL Video Relay Services available at local Spectrum locations.
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April 5, 2024
The powerful aura of throwback places that defy the algorithms
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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April 5, 2024
New study investigates illegal child sexual abuse material and anonymity on Tor network
With the help of multidisciplinary researchers from around the globe, Billy Brumley is investigating the availability of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in order to better understand and combat its widespread dissemination.
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April 5, 2024
Design professor personalizes support to help students grow
Nae is among the recipients of the 2024 Eisenhart Awards for Outstanding Teaching. After teaching at RIT for over a decade, her passion and attentive approach to education continues to shine, especially when talking about her students’ successes.
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April 5, 2024
Electrical engineering professor connects history with the future for today’s students
Patru’s authenticity and humor are as much a part of his classes as the informal conversations he has with students about mutual interests in space, music, art, and history. These qualities are only a few of the reasons he’s being honored with the Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching.
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April 5, 2024
Imaging science professor continues legacy of his mentors
Life experience and lessons from all of his mentors, many of whom were past recipients of the Eisenhart Award, made Salvaggio a teacher worthy of the accolade.
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April 4, 2024
RIT student Mike Elrod creates a 3D-printed electric skateboard
Driven by creativity, compelled by a passion for robotics, and drawing from his background in engineering, fifth-year mechanical engineering student Mike Elrod created his electric skateboard using a 3D printer when he found himself without transportation during his co-op.
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April 4, 2024
REMADE to host conference in D.C.
The Rochester Beacon talks to Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of Golisano Institute for Sustainability, about the conference.
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April 4, 2024
ECLIPSE 2024: Do other planets have solar eclipses?
WROC-TV talks to Jason Nordhaus, associate professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics, about interplanetary eclipses.
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April 2, 2024
Scientists release new insight about Southern Ring Nebula
Planetary nebulae have been studied for centuries, but astronomers are getting new looks and a better understanding of the structures and compositions of these gaseous remnants of dying stars thanks to the ability to study objects at multiple wavelengths and dimensions.
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April 2, 2024
RIT student Joshua Schwartz makes a difference through Relay For Life
Joshua Schwartz, a fourth-year chemical engineering student and the president of the American Cancer Society chapter on campus, discusses this year’s Relay For Life. In the past three years, the event has raised $210,000.
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April 2, 2024
Wayne LaPierre: Dapper as Charged
The New York Times cites a study co-authored by Michael Palanski, professor in the Department of Management, discussing how the way you dress can affect whether you are viewed as ethical.