Today’s Top Stories
The Harmonica and the Blues
A new course that was offered this spring blends a history of America’s most iconic music with an understanding of the tiny instrument that has come to symbolize its sound.
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Materials science program looks to the future
Experimental physicist Casey Miller, director of materials science and engineering, is tasked with reshaping the program to better meet student and industry needs.
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RIT hosts webinar on leadership skills
“Engineering Leadership Programs at RIT” on May 19 is for professionals looking to advance skills within high-tech industries.
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A new course that was offered this spring blends a history of America’s most iconic music with an understanding of the tiny instrument that has come to symbolize its sound.
read more »
Materials science program looks to the future
Experimental physicist Casey Miller, director of materials science and engineering, is tasked with reshaping the program to better meet student and industry needs.
read more »
RIT hosts webinar on leadership skills
“Engineering Leadership Programs at RIT” on May 19 is for professionals looking to advance skills within high-tech industries.
read more »
Commencement 2015
Lecturer graduates alongside his studentsAs commencement draws near, University News is highlighting a few members of the Class of 2015. Today, read about lecturer Arthur Nunes-Harwitt, who is graduating alongside many of his students. See all commencement news at rit.edu/news/commencement.
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Sports News
Men’s lacrosse advances to quarterfinals
Sophomore Ryan Lee scored with 22 seconds to play in regulation as the men’s lacrosse team defeated Union College 10-9 in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Saturday. The Tigers advance to the national quarterfinals on Wednesday.
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Sophomore Ryan Lee scored with 22 seconds to play in regulation as the men’s lacrosse team defeated Union College 10-9 in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Saturday. The Tigers advance to the national quarterfinals on Wednesday.
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RIT in the News
Space.com
No Warp Drive Here: NASA Downplays 'Impossible' EM Drive Space Engine
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer in physics, quoted more »
Auburn Citizen
What's a wayzgoose? Wells College celebrates print with revival of medieval tradition
Amelia Fontanel, assistant curator, Cary Graphic Arts Collection, pictured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
To code or not to code? Is it a vital skill?
Michael Yacci, professor of information sciences and technology, quoted more »
No Warp Drive Here: NASA Downplays 'Impossible' EM Drive Space Engine
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer in physics, quoted more »
Auburn Citizen
What's a wayzgoose? Wells College celebrates print with revival of medieval tradition
Amelia Fontanel, assistant curator, Cary Graphic Arts Collection, pictured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
To code or not to code? Is it a vital skill?
Michael Yacci, professor of information sciences and technology, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Lecture: “Banksy: Completed,” Carol Diehl, 5 p.m. May 12, Webb Auditorium, Booth Hall
Speaker: Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society Chapter Event featuring Danielle Benoit, University of Rochester, 5 p.m. May 12, Institute Hall, room 1160
Statesmanship Lecture Series: “What Can Science Fiction Tell us about Politics?” Craig DeLancey, philosopher, 5:30 p.m. May 12, Xerox Auditorium
Performance: Brick Wall script reading, 7:30 p.m. May 12, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Speaker: “Capturing Abstraction in Chemistry Problem Solving,” Hannah Sevian, hosted by CASTLE and SMERC, 2 p.m. May 13, Carlson Auditorium
Speaker: Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society Chapter Event featuring Danielle Benoit, University of Rochester, 5 p.m. May 12, Institute Hall, room 1160
Statesmanship Lecture Series: “What Can Science Fiction Tell us about Politics?” Craig DeLancey, philosopher, 5:30 p.m. May 12, Xerox Auditorium
Performance: Brick Wall script reading, 7:30 p.m. May 12, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Speaker: “Capturing Abstraction in Chemistry Problem Solving,” Hannah Sevian, hosted by CASTLE and SMERC, 2 p.m. May 13, Carlson Auditorium
Scoreboard
Baseball: RPI 10, RIT 5 (May 9)
Baseball: RPI 13, RIT 9 (May 9)
Baseball: RIT 9, Clarkson 5 (May 8)
Read the story: Baseball’s magical championship run ends
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 10, Union 9 (May 9)
Baseball: RPI 13, RIT 9 (May 9)
Baseball: RIT 9, Clarkson 5 (May 8)
Read the story: Baseball’s magical championship run ends
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 10, Union 9 (May 9)
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