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December 1, 2018
2017-18 Community Grant Awardees
Announcing our winners of the community grants award.
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November 12, 2018
RIT researchers take a bite out of food waste
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability is employing food waste treatment technology and equipment in its new food waste utilization testbed—the goal of which is to share results with businesses—by using excess food from RIT’s dining halls. -
October 30, 2018
13 teams win awards for 2019 Community Grants Program
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2019 Community Grants Program as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state. -
October 24, 2018
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
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 17, 2018
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 3, 2018
NYSP2I joins regional businesses in new initiative
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is sponsoring an effort by regional business and community leaders to help companies establish best practices when it comes to workforce operations, community impact and environmental stewardship. -
September 26, 2018
World Remanufacturing Conference at RIT brings together thought leaders
More than 150 thought leaders from around the world gathered in Rochester last week for the RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference, receiving the latest briefings on emerging trends and issues of critical importance to the remanufacturing industry. -
September 25, 2018
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September 25, 2018
Student Awarded AIANYS Student of the Year Award
The 2018 AIA New York State Honor Awards Jury has awarded Leah Przybylski the AIANYS Student of the Year Award for notable contributions and accomplishments by a student member of the AIA within New York State. Congratulations, Leah!
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August 24, 2018
RIT garners record $78 million in research funding
RIT’s sponsored research portfolio grew in fiscal year 2018, reaching a record $78 million in funding. RIT received 340 new awards and had a record 333 principal investigators associated with active research awards. -
August 13, 2018
Material efficiency for increased competitiveness
Researchers discuss the new technologies that are being developed to increase remanufacturing, recycling, and reuse of metals, polymers, electronic waste, and paper and fibers.