Top stories, videos and podcasts for October
Jared Lyon (photo illustration)
A story previewing this year’s Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend topped last month’s list of the most-read RIT news stories.
Top News Stories
1. Big names at RIT’s Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend
2. ‘U.S. News & World Report’ ranks RIT among top regional universities
3. Staff Recognition Awards shine spotlight on outstanding service
4. Tiger ROAR helps users show RIT spirit (and it just might create a ruckus)
5. Glass pumpkin patch ready for harvest at RIT fundraiser
6. Go fish! RIT psychology professor trains goldfish for object perception research
7. New mobile site keeps RIT community connected
8. ‘Photo District News’ magazine brings top talent to RIT
9. President Destler offers State of the Institute address
10. ‘The Hammer’ hits local screens
Top Videos
1. Object Recognition: Caroline DeLong
2. Power Play
3. RIT on TV: Arena Campaign
4. RIT on TV: NTID Career Fair
5. 99 Things to do at RIT
Top Podcasts
1. WITR Men’s Hockey Postgame Rewind (Oct. 21)
2. WITR Men’s Hockey Postgame Rewind (Oct. 12)
3. WITR Men’s Hockey Postgame Rewind (Oct. 19)
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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.
