News by Topic: Creativity And Innovation
Breaking barriers is a specialty at RIT. Our students, staff, and faculty are always at the forefront, developing innovative technical solutions to today’s problems.
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November 4, 2014
RIT to celebrate National Toy Hall of Fame
Film and animation professor Tom Gasek and students will be on hand this weekend at The Strong for an animation workshop for children. -
October 31, 2014
RIT to bestow honorary doctorate on philanthropist
Lady Hamlyn, widely recognized for improving the quality of life for older people and philanthropic efforts on behalf of the arts, will be honored Nov. 7. -
October 31, 2014
Conference on design’s impact on health, wellness
Medicine+Design brings together healthcare professionals with industrial and graphic designers to enhance health and wellness in the Rochester area and beyond. -
October 30, 2014
Professor’s Fidget chair lets kids be kids
Design alumna and adjunct professor Sandra Turner’s study of children’s behavior led her to create the Fidget, a chair that allows kids to wiggle without tipping over. -
October 28, 2014
Micron chief technologist speaks Wednesday
Thomas Pawlowski will discuss new technology directions in computing system architectures on Oct. 29. -
October 27, 2014
Student teams pitch business ideas
Five teams of student entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas and won a total of $4,750 in cash prizes at Tiger Tank, an RIT program modeled on ABC’s Shark Tank. -
October 16, 2014
RIT hosts Entrepreneurs Conference Oct. 24
The 11th annual conference features keynote speaker Ted Dzuiba of eBay and the Tiger Tank business-idea competition. -
October 14, 2014
RIT to showcase computing accessibility work
RIT is sponsoring the ASSETS conference, which highlights computing and information technologies that benefit older adults and people with disabilities. -
October 13, 2014
RIT unveils new learning space
TRILE—the Technology Rich Interactive Learning Environment classroom—is a new interactive learning classroom that helps increase students’ academic performance. -
October 10, 2014
RIT to host Animation Show of Shows Oct. 14
The 16th Annual Animation Show of Shows is a screening of the best contemporary animated short films from the world’s most renowned festivals. -
October 9, 2014
Ben and Jerry’s co-founder to speak Oct. 17
Jerry Greenfield will be headlining Saunders College of Business’s Gasser Lecture Series during the 2014 RIT Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. -
October 3, 2014
RIT unveils new product realization lab
The Digital Manufacturing and Product Realization Lab will help companies and independent innovators convert their ideas into prototypes and ultimately new products.