Science and Math News
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October 24, 2018
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RIT’s Nasr releases U.N. report on circular economies
Rethinking how industrial products are manufactured and dealing with them at the end of their useful life could provide breakthrough environmental, social and economic benefits, according to new research from the International Resource Panel. -
October 23, 2018
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RIT to receive $1 million for clean energy project
RIT has won $1 million as part of the Energy to Lead Competition, which challenges New York colleges and universities to develop plans for local clean energy projects on campus and in their communities as the state seeks innovative solutions to combat climate change. -
October 22, 2018
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October 17, 2018
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RIT named among top ‘green colleges’
RIT, for the eighth consecutive year, has been named one of the greenest universities by The Princeton Review—while also placing on the new “Top 50 Green Colleges” ranking list. -
October 2, 2018
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2018 Distinguished Alumni: Meet Lisa Allen
Meet Lisa Allen ’90 (diagnostic medical sonography), the College of Health Sciences and Technology 2018 Distinguished Alumna. -
October 2, 2018
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Model follows light to supermassive black holes
The hunt is on for orbiting pairs of supermassive black holes on the verge of collision. Researchers at RIT have built the first simulation that could lead scientists to them. -
September 30, 2018
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2018 Distinguished Alumni: Meet Steve Wear
Meet Steve Wear ’91 MS (imaging science), the College of Science 2018 Distinguished Alumnus. -
September 7, 2018
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Student leaders work to grow graduate culture
Yashar Seyed Vahedein, an engineering Ph.D. candidate, established the Doctoral Student Association (DSA) as a social and professional connection for RIT’s doctoral and prospective Ph.D. students. -
August 27, 2018
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Inclusive Excellence cultivates diversity
The first Inclusive Excellence research fellowship was held this summer and paired seven undergraduate students in the College of Science with research mentors. The initiative is working to create a deeper understanding of diversity in the College of Science and at RIT. -
July 16, 2018
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Developing solar sailing technology for NASA
Grover Swartzlander, professor in RIT’s Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, is taking solar sailing to the next level with advanced photonic materials. This new class of materials could be used to steer photons and enable near-Earth, interplanetary and interstellar space travel. -
July 11, 2018
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New SG president encourages community involvement
Bobby Moakley, RIT’s new Student Government president, thinks every student should feel welcomed at RIT, regardless of what their interests are, where they are from or their beliefs. -
June 18, 2018
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Mapping artificial intelligence at RIT
Researchers in RIT’s Center for Human-Aware Intelligence believe their work could lead to breakthroughs in everything from health care to energy management to cybersecurity.
