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School of Mathematics and Statistics
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March 6, 2019
RIT researchers developing ways to use hyperspectral data for vehicle and pedestrian tracking
A classic scenario plays out in action films ranging from Baby Driver to The Italian Job: criminals evade aerial pursuit from the authorities by seamlessly blending in with other vehicles and their surroundings. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has RIT researchers utilizing hyperspectral video imaging systems that make sure it does not happen in real life.
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January 22, 2019
RIT to collaborate with Argentine institute
RIT’s Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation and Insituto Argentino de Radioastronomía are beginning new systematic pulsar timing studies. RIT is helping IAR upgrade its two radio telescopes to get them operational again after decades without use.
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January 22, 2019
Professor Lousto recognized as outstanding physicist diversifying the field
The American Physical Society is recognizing RIT Professor Carlos Lousto for significant contributions to physics research and the advancement of underrepresented minority scientists.
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April 12, 2018
Playful teaching style earns assistant professor two awards
Nathaniel Barlow is the winner of RIT’s Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Innovative Teaching with Technology Award. -
May 11, 2016
Summer camp for girls recognized by STEM group
RIT’s SMASH Experience for Girls has been recognized by the Finger Lakes STEM Hub as an exemplary K-12 program in science, technology, engineering and math.