Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education News

Looking to learn more about the roots of American deaf culture, fourth-year student Grace Bradford went on a study abroad trip to France. From June 24 to July 4, the ASL/English interpretation and School of Individualized Study double major traveled with other NTID students to Paris, Reims, La Balme-les-Grottes and Lyon.

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.

The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Overnights podcast features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.

RIT has received a $1.3 million gift to endow its partnership between the university and Genesee Country Village & Museum. The gift comes from RIT alumnus Philip Wehrheim and his wife, Anne. Wehrheim received a degree in business from RIT in 1966.

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Grant Cos, professor in the School of Communication.

Vanesa Chiodo, a second-year museum studies student, worked as a public programs intern over the summer at The Strong National Museum of Play. Although she was only going into her second year of classes, Chiodo was eager to get some real work experience under her belt.

The New York Times talks to Eric Hittinger, associate professor in the Department of Public Policy, about the benefits of LED lighting.

The Catholic Courier features Hannah McGroarty, an applied arts and sciences major, who received the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project organizing a used-uniform closet at a local Catholic school.

Meet Anika Aftab, this year’s Student Government president. Aftab would like to see RIT students have more options to create their own minors. She’d also like to create more workshops for students to develop skills they haven’t had the opportunity to build and to continue the college’s sustainability efforts

Patrick Edwards, a second-year chemistry and public policy double major, was picked from more than 800 applicants to participate in the 2019 Station1 Frontiers Fellowship program.

The Saratogian features Keith Koster ’09 (applied arts and sciences), a three-time cancer survivor who recently completed the Centennial Challenge, hiking all 46 Adirondack High Peaks while carrying an American Legion flag to celebrate the Legion’s 100th anniversary.

Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The College Post.