Institute News
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March 25, 2025
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What if Canada retaliates for Trump’s tariffs?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by the Rochester Beacon.
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March 18, 2025
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Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT accepting Community Grants Program project applications
The program, founded in 2008, is part of the NYSP2I’s ongoing efforts to make the state more sustainable for workers, the public, the environment, and the economy through pollution prevention.
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March 17, 2025
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This ancient bit of ingenuity keeps carbon trapped for thousands of years
Salon speaks to retired GIS Professor Emeritus Thomas Trabold about the findings.
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March 12, 2025
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‘No one really gains’: Economics professor explains possible effects of ongoing trade war
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the effects of a trade war on American consumers.
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March 10, 2025
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Five policy lessons from 60 years of U.S.-China trade
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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March 4, 2025
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What Are Tariffs And How Will They Impact America?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by NewsOne.
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February 21, 2025
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RIT Ph.D. student and visiting assistant professor driving global sustainability
Since 2008, Thiab has been an active practitioner in the field of sustainable business and contributed to several programs and initiatives focused on sustainable solutions in Jordan and more recently the United States.
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February 12, 2025
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Students explore leadership roles in sustainability through RIT pilot program
In its inaugural year, the program begins with an orientation at the start of the fall semester and lasts throughout the academic year. It offers an experiential learning approach through interactive workshops, conversations with sustainability advocates, and hands-on activities.
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February 12, 2025
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RIT’s GIS introduces master’s collaboration with Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of Golisano Institute for Sustainability, about the partnership.
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February 6, 2025
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The best possible case for Trump’s announced tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Rochester Business Journal features an essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability.
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February 5, 2025
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GIS introduces master’s collaboration with Zurich University of Applied Sciences
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology has partnered with Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in Switzerland to launch a dual-degree master’s program.
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January 28, 2025
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Can Trump’s Move to Block Birthright Citizenship Survive the 14th Amendment?
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Medium.
