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RIT joins research experience program
Undergraduate students from around the country will try their hand at research as part of an upcoming Research Experience for Undergraduates program at RIT. The REU Site in Computational Sensing is funded by a nearly $360,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
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RIT/NTID holds Student Research Fair on Friday
Nearly 30 deaf and hard-of-hearing student researchers will present their work at the first-ever NTID Student Research Fair.
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Undergraduate students from around the country will try their hand at research as part of an upcoming Research Experience for Undergraduates program at RIT. The REU Site in Computational Sensing is funded by a nearly $360,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
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RIT/NTID holds Student Research Fair on Friday
Nearly 30 deaf and hard-of-hearing student researchers will present their work at the first-ever NTID Student Research Fair.
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RIT on TV: Photonics to play role in Starshot programWROC-TV talks to Donald Figer, director of RIT's Center for Detectors, about how photonics will play a big role in the Starshot program, which aims to create a proof of concept for a “nanocraft,” a space probe that could be propelled into outer space by a light beam. watch video »
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RIT on TV: PB Jam
Time Warner Cable News stopped by the PB Jam, where volunteers made 2,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to donate to local homeless shelters. watch video »
Time Warner Cable News stopped by the PB Jam, where volunteers made 2,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to donate to local homeless shelters. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Computer Science House celebrates 40th anniversaryComputer Science House is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend with tours, games, a brunch and a formal banquet.
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Sports News
Softball splits doubleheader against Alfred
The softball team rallied from a 4-0 deficit to force extra innings before falling 5-4 in game one against Alfred University on Wednesday. In game two, RIT scored three times in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie en route to a 4-1 win.
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The softball team rallied from a 4-0 deficit to force extra innings before falling 5-4 in game one against Alfred University on Wednesday. In game two, RIT scored three times in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie en route to a 4-1 win.
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Jason Bovenzi named head wrestling coach
Jason Bovenzi, who spent the last three seasons as assistant wrestling coach at RIT, has been named head wrestling coach. Bovenzi replaces Scott Stever, who served as head coach at RIT for the last 18 seasons.
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Jason Bovenzi, who spent the last three seasons as assistant wrestling coach at RIT, has been named head wrestling coach. Bovenzi replaces Scott Stever, who served as head coach at RIT for the last 18 seasons.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RocRoots: Irondequoit kid's mowing now family business
Jeff Riesenberger '91 (management) featured more »
Henrietta Post
Henrietta professor's short film 'Long John' wins awards
Joseph Bellavia '01, '15 (film and animation), producer/director, RIT Production Services, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Where light has long shined
College of Science, School of Photography and Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies mentioned more »
Rochester Business Journal
Research taps many sources
Ryne Rafaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, featured more »
RocRoots: Irondequoit kid's mowing now family business
Jeff Riesenberger '91 (management) featured more »
Henrietta Post
Henrietta professor's short film 'Long John' wins awards
Joseph Bellavia '01, '15 (film and animation), producer/director, RIT Production Services, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Where light has long shined
College of Science, School of Photography and Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies mentioned more »
Rochester Business Journal
Research taps many sources
Ryne Rafaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, featured more »
Upcoming Events
GCCIS Dean’s Lecture Series: “Transition from Engineer to Leader & Product Design,” Tad Hunt ’97, GCCIS Distinguished Alumnus, 12:30 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium
Lecture: “A Smart Move—How Degree ‘Concentration Creativity’ Can Get You Off the Beaten Path to Success,” John Conklin ’15, SOIS Distinguished Alumnus, 2 p.m. today, Gleason Hall, room 2159
Speaker: Part of Viva l’Italia, “Reviving the ‘Invention of the Goths’: The Completion of the Cathedrals of Milan and Florence,” Sarah Thompson, 5 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Charles Arnold Lecture Series: Alex Wild, 6:30 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Research fair: NTID Student Research Fair, 10 a.m.–noon tomorrow, Rosica Hall, second floor
Lecture: “Criminal Justice to FBI to True Value CEO,” John Hartmann ’85, CLA Distinguished Alumnus, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Eastman Hall auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Is Conflict a Spectator Sport?” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
Lecture: “Career Advice and Personal Learnings,” Robert Jacoby ’77, CAST Distinguished Alumnus, noon tomorrow, Engineering Technology Hall, McGowan Commons
Networking opportunity: Meet the 2016 Distinguished Alumni, 2 p.m. tomorrow, The Wallace Center
Concert: Acapop 007, featuring Proof of Purchase and SUNY Geneseo’s Hips ‘N Harmony, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Panara Theatre, free for students, $5 others
Lecture: “A Smart Move—How Degree ‘Concentration Creativity’ Can Get You Off the Beaten Path to Success,” John Conklin ’15, SOIS Distinguished Alumnus, 2 p.m. today, Gleason Hall, room 2159
Speaker: Part of Viva l’Italia, “Reviving the ‘Invention of the Goths’: The Completion of the Cathedrals of Milan and Florence,” Sarah Thompson, 5 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Charles Arnold Lecture Series: Alex Wild, 6:30 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Research fair: NTID Student Research Fair, 10 a.m.–noon tomorrow, Rosica Hall, second floor
Lecture: “Criminal Justice to FBI to True Value CEO,” John Hartmann ’85, CLA Distinguished Alumnus, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Eastman Hall auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Is Conflict a Spectator Sport?” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
Lecture: “Career Advice and Personal Learnings,” Robert Jacoby ’77, CAST Distinguished Alumnus, noon tomorrow, Engineering Technology Hall, McGowan Commons
Networking opportunity: Meet the 2016 Distinguished Alumni, 2 p.m. tomorrow, The Wallace Center
Concert: Acapop 007, featuring Proof of Purchase and SUNY Geneseo’s Hips ‘N Harmony, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Panara Theatre, free for students, $5 others
Scoreboard
Softball: Alfred 5—1, RIT 4—4
Women’s tennis: Roberts Wesleyan 7, RIT 2
Women’s tennis: Roberts Wesleyan 7, RIT 2
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