News Stories

April 25, 2013

Robots help students learn about computer science

While wandering through the Computer Zone May 4 at the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, be on the lookout for any pesky, Nerf-dart-shooting robots.
April 23, 2013

What is your face saying to others?

Digital ‘coach’ that recognizes facial expressions will offer anti-bullying messages for children at Imagine RIT.
April 23, 2013

Economics professor honored for research

Amitrajeet A. Batabyal has been awarded the Mattei Dogan Foundation Prize for his body of interdisciplinary research.
April 23, 2013

RIT wins national cyber defense competition

After being bested in the finals for two years in a row, RIT won the first-place trophy for the first time ever at the 2013 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
April 23, 2013

Maya Angelou visit canceled

Maya Angelou’s rescheduled visit to RIT today has been canceled due to the recent hospitalization of the renowned poet and author.
April 23, 2013

It’s not too late to ‘Live United’

Electronic pledging is being offered through April to RIT employees and retirees to support the United Way.
April 22, 2013

Two RIT teams head to space apps challenge

Five groups of local innovators were winners in the NASA Space Apps Challenge held April 20-21 at RIT. Two of those groups will move on to the international round.
April 22, 2013

RIT partners with Power Authority on improvements

RIT will make efficiency improvements to cooling systems in four campus buildings, thanks to a loan from the New York Power Authority.
April 22, 2013

Sharing student successes with Readabout.me

Online service allows students to share news about achievements to family and friends.
April 22, 2013

NASA awards $1.1M to RIT

Grant will be used to advance a new family of large format infrared detectors grown on silicon wafer substrates.
April 22, 2013

Professor explores history of American mining

Eric Nystrom, assistant professor of history, presents “Seeing Underground: An Exploration of the Visual Culture of American Mining Engineering” on Thursday.
April 19, 2013

University/Community Partnerships in Action at RIT

The Imagine RIT exhibit in the Gordon Field House offers visitors the chance to contribute to a community art “graffiti mural” among other activities.