May 8, 2017
Student Helen Snell makes a facial mask at the “Prosthetics to Special Effects: Life Mask Creation” exhibit at Imagine RIT on Saturday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
A decade of innovation, creativity engages thousands
The 10th Imagine RIT festival drew big crowds, despite cool and rainy weather. Tens of thousands came to experience nearly 400 exhibits in science, technology, engineering, fine arts and mathematics, including student research projects and displays organized by campus clubs. read more » | watch video »
Connecting engineering, biology to impact health care
Thomas Gaborski’s NanoBio Device Lab is where engineering and biology intersect. The assistant professor of biomedical engineering is developing new nano-membranes, flexible structures made of porous materials for more precise cell filtration and analysis to detect diseases. read more »
Men’s lacrosse wins Liberty League Championship
The men’s lacrosse team advances to the second round of the 2017 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship after winning the Liberty League Championship over St. Lawrence University in overtime on Sunday. read more »
The 10th Imagine RIT festival drew big crowds, despite cool and rainy weather. Tens of thousands came to experience nearly 400 exhibits in science, technology, engineering, fine arts and mathematics, including student research projects and displays organized by campus clubs. read more » | watch video »
Connecting engineering, biology to impact health care
Thomas Gaborski’s NanoBio Device Lab is where engineering and biology intersect. The assistant professor of biomedical engineering is developing new nano-membranes, flexible structures made of porous materials for more precise cell filtration and analysis to detect diseases. read more »
Men’s lacrosse wins Liberty League Championship
The men’s lacrosse team advances to the second round of the 2017 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship after winning the Liberty League Championship over St. Lawrence University in overtime on Sunday. read more »
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Linda Gottermeier, associate professor, NTID, was awarded the 2017 Ronald D. Dodge Memorial Faculty Grant for the project "Mobile Applications to Enhance Communication in Learning and Business Environments," which aims to enable students to explore the value of mobile apps that allow interaction across cultures and communication modalities.
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RIT in the News
WHAM-TV
RIT, Fashion Week team up for photo shoot
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WHAM-TV
RIT wins sixth straight Liberty League title 13-12 in OT
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WUHF-TV
RIT on TV: 10th annual Imagine RIT
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WHEC-TV
RIT on TV: Imagine RIT: Augmented Reality Chess
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Democrat and Chronicle
Imagine RIT: Students enrich lives with technology
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GoodCall
Sweet Revenge: Job Prospects Great for Geeks and Nerds
Manny Contomanolis, senior associate vice president and director, Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT ranks as top game design school on East Coast
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Animation Career Review
Where Art Meets Craft: Q&A with RIT's Chair of Animation, Brian Larson
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RIT, Fashion Week team up for photo shoot
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WHAM-TV
RIT wins sixth straight Liberty League title 13-12 in OT
more »
WUHF-TV
RIT on TV: 10th annual Imagine RIT
more »
WHEC-TV
RIT on TV: Imagine RIT: Augmented Reality Chess
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Imagine RIT: Students enrich lives with technology
more »
GoodCall
Sweet Revenge: Job Prospects Great for Geeks and Nerds
Manny Contomanolis, senior associate vice president and director, Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT ranks as top game design school on East Coast
more »
Animation Career Review
Where Art Meets Craft: Q&A with RIT's Chair of Animation, Brian Larson
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Upcoming Events
Reception: “Photography in Ireland,” 5–8 p.m. tomorrow, University Gallery
Symposium: School of Individualized Study capstone projects, 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Reading Room
Global Campus Virtual Reality Experience: Experience sights, sounds and flavors of China, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and Rochester, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Global Village plaza
Award ceremony: Honoring the 2017 recipients of the Alfred Davis Public Service Awards, 4 p.m. Wednesday, University Gallery
Lightning talks: Kate Gleason College of Engineering senior design projects, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday, James E. Gleason Hall, room 4480
Design Conversations lecture series: James Goggin, 4 p.m. Thursday, Golisano Hall auditorium
Concert: RIT Chamber Singers and RIT Singers, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Allen Chapel
Symposium: School of Individualized Study capstone projects, 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Reading Room
Global Campus Virtual Reality Experience: Experience sights, sounds and flavors of China, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and Rochester, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Global Village plaza
Award ceremony: Honoring the 2017 recipients of the Alfred Davis Public Service Awards, 4 p.m. Wednesday, University Gallery
Lightning talks: Kate Gleason College of Engineering senior design projects, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday, James E. Gleason Hall, room 4480
Design Conversations lecture series: James Goggin, 4 p.m. Thursday, Golisano Hall auditorium
Concert: RIT Chamber Singers and RIT Singers, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Allen Chapel
Scoreboard
Men’s track/field: NYSCTC Championships, 5th of 13 teams - 84 points (May 6)
Women’s track/field: NYSCTC Championships, 4th of 12 teams - 106 points (May 6)
Softball: RIT 7, Skidmore 4 (May 6)
Softball: Clarkson 5, RIT 2 (May 6)
Men’s crew: New York State Championships, V8-2nd, 2V8-3rd, N8-2nd (May 6)
Women’s track/field: NYSCTC Championships, 4th of 12 teams - 106 points (May 6)
Softball: RIT 7, Skidmore 4 (May 6)
Softball: Clarkson 5, RIT 2 (May 6)
Men’s crew: New York State Championships, V8-2nd, 2V8-3rd, N8-2nd (May 6)
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