Sustainability News
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April 25, 2017
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Students showcase assistive technology projects
Two teams of RIT engineering students have found “endless possibilities” for second-hand clothing—from insulation and wall dividers to chairs and desks—through two upcycling projects in their senior design classes. -
April 25, 2017
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RIT hosts Global Learning Symposium on Thursday
The third annual Global Learning Symposium will include exhibits from students showcasing their academic achievements while abroad and will recognize prestigious international fellowship and scholarship winners. -
April 20, 2017
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RIT’s Nasr honored for engineering distinction
Nabil Z. Nasr, associate provost for academic affairs and founding director of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, has been honored for a lifetime of engineering distinction and leadership by the Rochester Engineering Society. -
April 6, 2017
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RIT celebrates researchers’ achievements
RIT honored researchers who served as principal investigators on active awards in fiscal year 2016 at an April 5 reception. Also recognized were the 18 recipients of Seed Funding Awards and 11 new inductees in RIT’s PI Millionaires. -
March 29, 2017
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Researchers study carbon nanotubes as water filters
Enhanced single-walled carbon nanotubes offer a more effective and sustainable approach to water treatment and remediation than the standard industry materials—silicon gels and activated carbon—according to a paper by RIT researchers John-David Rocha and Reginald Rogers. -
March 29, 2017
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End of presidential era
Under Bill Destler’s leadership, RIT’s enrollment has reached record levels, selectivity and diversity have improved, the value of research awards has skyrocketed and geographic draw continues to widen. But his strong relationship with students is the key piece of his legacy. -
March 8, 2017
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Packaging science students host Packaging Jamboree
The 32nd annual Packaging Jamboree focuses on innovations and technologies that are helping improve problems in the environment. It is organized and run entirely by students. -
February 24, 2017
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Forums planned this week with RIT’s 10th president
Two campuswide open forums will be held this week with David C. Munson, RIT’s incoming president. -
February 1, 2017
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Top stories and videos for January
News and videos about David C. Munson Jr. being named as RIT’s next president were among the most popular last month. Check out all of January’s top stories and videos. -
February 1, 2017
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New Institute to Improve Competitiveness of US Manufacturing
The REMADE Institute will leverage up to $70 million in federal funding to focus its efforts on driving down the cost of technologies essential to reuse, recycle, and remanufacture materials.
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January 26, 2017
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David C. Munson Jr. introduced with high hopes
David C. Munson Jr., who will follow retiring RIT President Bill Destler, received a standing ovation when he was introduced to the community in the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff say they are excited to meet and work with the new president. -
January 25, 2017
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David C. Munson Jr. named RIT’s 10th president
David C. Munson Jr. was introduced to the community today as Rochester Institute of Technology’s 10th president. Munson, who will assume RIT’s top post July 1, was introduced by RIT Board Chair Christine Whitman at a community-wide event this morning in the Gordon Field House.
