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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April 17, 2014
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Teams head to business plan contest finals
Three teams of RIT students have advanced to the final round of the New York Business Plan Competition on April 25. -
April 15, 2014
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RIT hosts Effective Access Technology Conference
The second annual conference brings together experts to share ideas and innovative solutions to improve access for people with disabilities. The conference is June 17 and 18. -
April 10, 2014
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RIT properties approved for START-UP NY program
RIT is the first private university to be selected to participate in the state’s START-UP NY business development initiative, officials announced April 10. -
April 10, 2014
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Twyla Cummings wins diversity award
Cummings, senior associate dean of the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, was named the winner of the 2014 Isaac L. Jordan Sr. Faculty Pluralism Award. -
April 1, 2014
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Center receives boost in state funding
The newly passed state budget includes a significant increase in funding for RIT’s Center of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing and continued funding for NYSP2I. -
March 26, 2014
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Sustainability building earns LEED Platinum status
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability has been certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council. -
March 26, 2014
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Cutting-edge technology deeply rooted in GIS
The newly certified LEED Platinum Golisano Institute for Sustainability represents the ultimate manifestation of RIT’s commitment to sustainability. -
March 12, 2014
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Time Warner Cable leads sponsorship of Imagine RIT
Time Warner Cable, a longtime supporter of Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, is the premier sponsor for this year’s festival in May.
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March 6, 2014
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RIT launches free and open source software program
The FOSS program is the nation’s first interdisciplinary minor in free and open source software and free culture. -
February 26, 2014
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Workshop links researchers, business students
The Access Technology Commercialization Workshop is designed to promote commercialization of faculty-developed technology inventions for people with disabilities. -
February 25, 2014
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RIT chosen for national manufacturing consortium
RIT will play a key part in a new national consortium designed to help transform and bring innovations to U.S. manufacturing. -
February 24, 2014
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3D printing opens doors for those with prosthetics
RIT researcher Jon Schull and an online community of 3D printing hobbyists are helping to design, improve and create affordable prosthetics for those in need.
