Today’s Top Stories
Professor questions standard model of the universe
David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, co-authored a study poking holes in the current understanding of galaxy formation and questioning the accepted model of the origin and evolution of the universe.
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Big Shot No. 30 returns home
Big Shot photographers aim to capture the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Louise M. Slaughter Hall and the surrounding quad for the nighttime community photo project on Sept. 6.
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RIT Baja Racing takes top placements
RIT’s Baja racecar design was recognized as the best among the 99 collegiate race teams competing at the Baja SAE competition in Illinois June 4-7. The team also earned top placements in acceleration, maneuverability and the off-road, four-hour endurance race.
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David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, co-authored a study poking holes in the current understanding of galaxy formation and questioning the accepted model of the origin and evolution of the universe.
read more »
Big Shot No. 30 returns homeBig Shot photographers aim to capture the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Louise M. Slaughter Hall and the surrounding quad for the nighttime community photo project on Sept. 6.
read more »
RIT Baja Racing takes top placements
RIT’s Baja racecar design was recognized as the best among the 99 collegiate race teams competing at the Baja SAE competition in Illinois June 4-7. The team also earned top placements in acceleration, maneuverability and the off-road, four-hour endurance race.
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Winners named in NTID art contest
Four students have been named winners in the annual Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition for high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Four students have been named winners in the annual Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition for high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Featured Video
RIT Expert: Catherine Clark, NTID
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from cochlear implant program coordinator Catherine Clark. Watch more expert videos or view the Experts Guide.
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from cochlear implant program coordinator Catherine Clark. Watch more expert videos or view the Experts Guide.
RIT in the News
Tech Times
Dwarf galaxies aren't exactly a model of cosmology, say astrophysicists
David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, featured more »
WXXI.org
RIT Plans Next Big Shot Close To Home
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City Newspaper
Can you crowdsource prosthetic limbs? Yes, you can
Jon Schull, research scientist in RIT's MAGIC Center, featured more »
City Newspaper
Sun gods: Why solar power isn't just for hippies anymore
Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, quoted more »
The Buffalo News
A beer Resurgence begins to take hold
Jeff Ware '04 (management) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Are attacks on refugees hate crimes?
John Klofas, professor of criminal justice, quoted more »
Dwarf galaxies aren't exactly a model of cosmology, say astrophysicists
David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, featured more »
WXXI.org
RIT Plans Next Big Shot Close To Home
more »
City Newspaper
Can you crowdsource prosthetic limbs? Yes, you can
Jon Schull, research scientist in RIT's MAGIC Center, featured more »
City Newspaper
Sun gods: Why solar power isn't just for hippies anymore
Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, quoted more »
The Buffalo News
A beer Resurgence begins to take hold
Jeff Ware '04 (management) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Are attacks on refugees hate crimes?
John Klofas, professor of criminal justice, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Peace Partners Massage: Chair massages, until 4 p.m. today, Global Village, room 2290 (sign up)
Presentation: James Hall, candidate, director of Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, 3 p.m. June 13, Eastman Hall, room 4287
Audio Engineering Symposium: “Music, Audio and Mind: Interconnecting Sound of Past, Present, Future,” 1–5 p.m. June 16, Engineering Technology Hall, room 3185 (register)
Information session: National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, 2 p.m. June 16, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2120 (RSVP)
Conference: Effective Access Technology Conference, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. June 17 and 8:30 a.m.–noon June 18, Rochester Riverside Convention Center (details)
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 5:45 p.m. June 17, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Presentation: James Hall, candidate, director of Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, 3 p.m. June 13, Eastman Hall, room 4287
Audio Engineering Symposium: “Music, Audio and Mind: Interconnecting Sound of Past, Present, Future,” 1–5 p.m. June 16, Engineering Technology Hall, room 3185 (register)
Information session: National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, 2 p.m. June 16, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2120 (RSVP)
Conference: Effective Access Technology Conference, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. June 17 and 8:30 a.m.–noon June 18, Rochester Riverside Convention Center (details)
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 5:45 p.m. June 17, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
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