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March 3, 2015

Top stories and videos for February

The RIT color scientists’ explanation of the viral dress photo and the RIT in :30 video series were most viewed last month. Check out all of February’s top news and videos.
March 2, 2015

RIT to host program on drug-resistant bacteria

The impact of drug-resistant “superbugs” on public health will be explored March 12 in a program hosted by RIT, Rochester Regional Health System and Rep. Louise Slaughter.
March 2, 2015

RIT students head to Game Developers Conference

More than 100 students, alumni, staff and faculty will attend Game Developers Conference this week, the world’s largest professional gaming industry event of the year.
March 2, 2015

Researchers aim to improve hearing loss treatment

RIT was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to further develop an advanced intra-cochlear drug delivery system that could improve treatment of hearing loss.
February 27, 2015

Learn about time, Einstein and super-cold science

Nobel Laureate physicist and 2014 RIT commencement speaker William Phillips will present “Time, Einstein and the Coolest Stuff in the Universe” on March 5.
February 27, 2015

Color scientists explain the dress that went viral

RIT color scientists know why the color of the dress that went viral has some people seeing blue/black and others seeing white/gold.
February 27, 2015

NTID offers online speech recognition test

The website uses language sciences, audiology and psychometrics to help individuals determine whether they may benefit from hearing aids.
February 27, 2015

D.I.V.A.S. at RIT work toward empowering women

Meet Olivia Harrison, a fourth-year journalism student and original member of D.I.V.A.S. at RIT — Determined Individuals Victoriously Achieving Success.
February 25, 2015

Missing student’s family asks for information

Family members of missing student Max Maisel held a news conference Wednesday to thank the community and ask for any information that may help locate their son.
February 25, 2015

Grad recognized as rising star in print industry

A quick glance at Nick Gawreluk’s ’13 (print media) resume would probably lead you to believe he’s a print industry veteran rather than a 23-year-old just starting his career.
February 24, 2015

Missing RIT student - Please help locate

The Rochester Police Department and RIT’s Public Safety Department are attempting to locate third-year student Max Maisel, last seen Sunday evening.
February 24, 2015

Enter Tiger Tank business competition by March 9

The annual business competition is now open to all college students and graduates and the winning team will receive a full tuition-based “Tiger Tank Challenge” scholarship.