Sustainability News
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August 17, 2017
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Students help determine options for vacant city lots
RIT students are working with Rochester high school students to see if some of the 300 city-owned vacant lots in the Marketview Heights neighborhood can be turned into assets such as community gardens, playscapes or exercise stations. -
August 7, 2017
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Undergraduate student innovators unveil research at 26th annual symposium
More than 250 student projects, representing RIT’s nine colleges, were on display at the 26th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Aug. 4. Research proposals were featured in a series of oral and poster presentations throughout the day.
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July 27, 2017
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RIT researcher to study energy storage in U.S. grid
Assistant Professor Eric Hittinger has received a National Science Foundation grant to study the environmental effects of energy storage on the electricity grid. -
July 18, 2017
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RIT researchers working on ‘wire revolution’
Researchers in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering won a Department of Energy award to develop more efficient, durable and cost-effective carbon nanotube technology in electronic components and systems that now use copper wiring. -
July 13, 2017
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Remanufacturing group honors Nabil Nasr
The Remanufacturing Industries Council has honored Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, with its ACE Award—given to an inspiring person recognized for leadership in creating positive change for the remanufacturing industry and sustainability. -
July 11, 2017
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Student group wins award for sustainable shaver
RIT’s student chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World won an award in the national Cradle to Cradle Challenge for their model of a sustainable razor that could help decrease the environmental impact of billions of disposable razors that are discarded each year. -
June 26, 2017
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World Remanufacturing Conference convenes at RIT
Nearly 150 industry leaders from around the world gathered at RIT June 21-22 for the RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference, receiving the latest briefings on best practices, emerging trends and issues of critical importance to the manufacturing industry. -
June 12, 2017
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Top stories and videos for May
Imagine RIT and commencement dominated May’s most watched videos. Check out all of last month’s top stories and videos. -
May 24, 2017
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May 19, 2017
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10 projects win Community Grants Program awards
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2017-18 Community Grants Program as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state. -
May 11, 2017
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Goodbye, Goodbuy! starts next week at RIT
One of the largest college recycling and sustainability programs in the country is set to begin Monday, when the third annual Goodbye, Goodbuy! event kicks off as students begin to move out at the end of the academic year at RIT. -
May 6, 2017
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A decade of innovation, creativity engages thousands
The 10th Imagine RIT festival drew big crowds, despite cool and rainy weather. Tens of thousands came to experience nearly 400 exhibits in science, technology, engineering, fine arts and mathematics, including student research projects and displays organized by campus clubs.
