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March 4, 2024
What it will take for robots to start doing our chores
Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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March 1, 2024
Langley Celebrates Black History Month: Clayton Turner
NASA features Clayton Turner '90 (electrical engineering) in a talk about his career.
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March 1, 2024
Students find success and connections by spending a semester in Los Angeles
Now in its second academic year, Study Away: LA offers third-year film and animation students immersive and hands-on experiences in the film industry.
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February 29, 2024
Not Getting What We’re Paying For: U.S. Healthcare Policy
The Ricochet Podcast speaks to Lauren Hall, professor in the College of Liberal Arts and associate dean of Academic Affairs, about the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system.
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February 29, 2024
Amanda Goodhines on LGBTQIA role models and self-discovery
Diva Magazine speaks to Amanda Goodhines ’20 (biomedical engineering) about her journey.
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February 29, 2024
The women of RIT celebrated at events honoring Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women's History Month, the President's Commission on Women is coordinating and showcasing a collection of events to support and prioritize the recruitment and retention of women faculty, staff, and students at RIT.
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February 27, 2024
Actor introduces audiences to the deaf world through performances using American Sign Language
WKMG-TV talks to Keith Banks, 2016 hospitality and tourism management alumnus, about the show.
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February 27, 2024
RIT students create innovative prototype for blood pressure cuffs
Knowing that many doctors question the accuracy of automatic blood pressure cuffs led Aidan Hughes to pitch his idea to make a more accurate prototype.
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February 26, 2024
‘Futuristic workshop’ wins this year’s Imagine RIT poster contest
A futurist 3D-modeled poster featuring a whimsical, futuristic workshop was selected as the winning entry in this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival poster contest. Visitors can receive a free copy of the poster during the festival on April 27, while supplies last.
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February 26, 2024
RIT student ignites discussion on disparities in black history with photographic exhibit
FOX Rochester talks to Joshua Rashaad McFadden, assistant professor for the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, and Athena Lemon, fourth-year individualized program student, about the exhibit.
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February 26, 2024
As new FAFSA application delays continue, students and parents grow frustrated
WHAM-TV speaks to Meaghan Drumm, assistant vice president of financial aid and scholarships for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, about the issue.
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February 23, 2024
Venture Creations company Panacheeza reports 500 percent sales increase since launch
Panacheeza, a plant-based Parmesan-style cheese startup company in RIT’s Venture Creations incubator, has seemingly perfected a recipe for success. With skyrocketing sales, a significant increase in manufacturing, and a move to a larger production facility, Panacheeza has plans to graduate from the incubator this summer.