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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September 16, 2014
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RIT hosts 2014 Software Freedom Day
To educate people about the benefits of using high quality free and open source software, RIT hosts its fifth annual Software Freedom Day Rochester celebration Sept. 20–21. -
September 10, 2014
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Students win Digital Rochester achievement award
Kevin Lewis and Melika Alipour Leili received the Student Achievement Award in Digital Rochester’s GREAT Awards 2014 on Tuesday for their mobile centrifuge project. -
September 8, 2014
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Community Grants Program accepting applications
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is accepting applications for its Community Grants Program to improve the health and environmental quality of New York state. -
September 8, 2014
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Thousands come out to illuminate RIT campus
Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Louise M. Slaughter Hall and the surrounding quad basked in a sea of light Saturday for RIT’s 30th Big Shot photograph. -
September 5, 2014
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Big Shot team puts RIT campus in spotlight
Hundreds of volunteers are needed for RIT’s 30th Big Shot photo project. The image will capture Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Louise M. Slaughter Hall and the quad.
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August 27, 2014
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Top RIT News stories and videos from the summer
While many students, faculty and staff were away during the summer months, much was happening on campus. Here are some stories and videos you may have missed. -
August 13, 2014
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RIT to study environmental impact of nanomaterials
Golisano Institute for Sustainability and Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences are the recipients of a $300,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation. -
August 12, 2014
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Celebrating new class of Future Business Leaders
Forty high school students from the Rochester City School District will graduate Saturday after completing the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program. -
August 5, 2014
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Hackathons help students get jobs, make difference
Hackathons are more than coding. They have become a way for students to impress future employers, give back to the community and socialize. -
July 25, 2014
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RIT gets nearly $100,000 for fuel cell research
Golisano Institute for Sustainability has received nearly $100,000 from the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology to fund fuel cell research. -
July 24, 2014
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Students jumpstart businesses in summer program
Saunders Summer Startup is a small-business launchpad where young innovators with bright ideas form interdisciplinary teams to start real companies. -
July 22, 2014
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RIT hosts Undergraduate Research Symposium Aug. 8
More than 180 undergraduate students will showcase their projects at the 23rd annual RIT Undergraduate Research Symposium Friday at the RIT Inn and Conference Center.
