Science and Math News
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October 2, 2018
![Lisa Allen poses with an ultrasound screen. The screen shows a high-quality ultrasound image of a human baby.]()
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
![Two black holes swirl around each other, nearly touching in the center of the image. The black holes are bright pink and fade to a dark blue or purple around the edges.]()
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
![Steve Wear and Sophia Maggelakis pose for a photo together, Wear holding the distinguished alumni award trophy.]()
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
![The Inclusive Excellence researchers pose for a photo together in front of their research posters.]()
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.
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July 16, 2018
![reflective-light solar sails attached to NASA’s Near-Earth Asteroid Scout.]()
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. -
June 4, 2018
![RIT students and Professor Rojas are outside setting up their solar powered 3D printer. In the distance, a large group of school children look at their progress.]()
Team creates solar-powered 3D printing system
RIT engineering students and faculty traveled to Cali, Colombia, to deliver and show residents how to use a new solar-powered 3D printing system they developed. The team worked with partners from the Universidad Autónoma de Occidente throughout the spring semester to create the product. -
May 2, 2018
![Hamad Ghazle standing at a podium accepting his award.]()
Ghazle honored as 2018 Edwina Award winner
For his advocacy for gender diversity on campus and in the community, Hamad Ghazle was honored with the 2018 Edwina Award during RIT’s annual Women’s Career Achievement dinner and gala. -
April 28, 2018
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RIT grad returns to West Coast for ‘dream job’
Cynthia Walker is on the cusp of a health-care career focusing on the heart. She graduates from RIT on May 11 with a BS from the School of Individualized Study and a certificate in echocardiography, or ultrasound of the heart, from the College of Health Sciences and Technology. -
April 28, 2018
![Portrait of Ashley Adair in a lab wearing a white coat and glasses.]()
Graduating biotech major found enriching experiences at RIT
College of Science senior Ashley Adair is a trailblazer in her family: She will be the first to earn a college degree. She is also one of the first RIT students to graduate from a program that equips STEM majors with skills for navigating college.
