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Tom Brenner
Nobel laureate William Daniel Phillips gave the 2014 convocation address on May 23. Phillips employed balloons, liquid nitrogen, carnations, rubber bands and a racquetball to demonstrate not only some principles of physics, but also the importance of finding fun in your life’s work.
News about Imagine RIT was the most-read story of last month. Check out all of May’s most popular stories and videos below:
Top News Stories
1. Seventh annual Imagine RIT draws thousands to campus
2. RIT Convocation speakers offer life lessons: Keep learning, have fun, give back
3. Massimo Vignelli, icon of design, dead at 83
4. RIT student Jen Lamere wins Emerging Talent of the Year category at Net Awards
5. Waking up may soon be a lot easier for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
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November 21, 2024
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Americans agree more than they might think − not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values
An essay written by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, published by The Conversation.
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November 21, 2024
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Detecting digital deception
Today, artificial intelligence is being used to manipulate media. At RIT, a team of student and faculty researchers is leading the charge to help journalists and intelligence analysts figure out what is real and what is fake. Their work has more than $2 million in funding from the National Science Foundation and Knight Foundation.
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November 21, 2024
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In and out of Africa
Africa is rich in natural resources and contains one of the most diverse ecosystems across the globe. The Sahara Desert itself is larger than the continental United States. With all the unique landscapes, wildlife, and growing urban areas, more than 30 RIT faculty have recognized the importance of traveling to the continent, all backed by RIT Global.
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November 20, 2024
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RIT professor helps to tackle energy access in rural Africa
Williams’ collaborative work tackles the subject of energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2015, the United Nations established Sustainable Development Goal 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
