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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.
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April 2, 2024
The education level of disabled veterans greatly affects their children’s schooling
Essay written by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium.
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April 1, 2024
RIT faculty member becomes fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Becoming an AIMBE Fellow is one of the organization's most prestigious honors, representing the most accomplished individuals across academia, industry, education, clinical practice, and government.
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April 1, 2024
Bright Spot: A multicultural celebration
WHAM-TV features students from RIT's English Language Center on their visit to The Harley School where they shared their experience as students in the U.S.
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April 1, 2024
RIT study reveals public’s engagement with 2024 solar eclipse across America
A faculty researcher from Saunders College of Business has conducted a study capturing the public’s pre-event engagement with the 2024 solar eclipse happening across the U.S. next week.
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March 29, 2024
Civil engineers seek ways to prevent future bridge disasters
Spectrum News speaks to Amanda Bao, associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety, about how the tragedy in Baltimore could have been avoided.
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March 29, 2024
Why does it cost so much to check baggage on airlines?
Rochester Business Journal talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, about the rising costs.