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 22, 2024
The SHED marks its Imagine RIT debut April 27
The SHED, touted as the new heartbeat of campus, makes its Imagine RIT debut this year. This multi-use facility embodies RIT's blend of technology, the arts, and design, offering a vibrant hub for creativity, interdisciplinary learning, and innovative performances year-round.
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April 19, 2024
Scavenger Hunt for RIT Students planned at Imagine RIT
RIT spices up Imagine RIT with an exciting scavenger hunt exclusively for students. Participants can follow clues to discover selected exhibits, snap selfies with QR codes, and compete for a chance to win one of three $100 Tiger Bucks prizes.
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April 18, 2024
RIT community gathers to break ground on Tiger Stadium
RIT breaks ground on Tiger Stadium, a $30 million project set to redefine the university's athletics landscape. Scheduled for completion in fall 2025, the stadium serves as a new home to the soccer and lacrosse teams and will elevate attendee and student-athlete experiences.
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April 18, 2024
RIT Global students set to present at Imagine RIT
Students from RIT’s global campuses will be making the trek to the U.S. for this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival. Teams from all of RIT's global campuses will be presenting their exhibits in the Gordon Field House; this is the second year that students from global campuses will be attending the festival in person.
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April 16, 2024
Six-hour RIT Unlabeled Music Festival takes over the SHED on April 20
RIT's second annual Unlabeled Music Festival, part of SpringFest 2024, will showcase over 40 student acts across four stages in the innovative SHED building on April 20. From rock bands to a cappella and electronic music, the festival highlights the growing interest and talent in performing arts at RIT.
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April 12, 2024
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival set for April 27
Detecting deepfakes, a device to help grocery stores like Wegmans inspect strawberries and reduce waste, and even the economic impact of Taylor Swift are just a few of the nearly 400 exhibits at this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.
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April 12, 2024
Cary Collection opening Thursday was grand
What do Nicolas Copernicus, William Morris, and Joe Kubert have in common? Works by the astronomer, designer, and comics artist—legends in their respective fields—are represented in the Cary Graphic Arts Collection and are now accessible to everyone in the remodeled Wallace Library.
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April 11, 2024
RIT’s Game Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of video games
Finals week is approaching and, in addition to studying, a club of students, nearly 150 strong, gather to perform “Snake Eater” from the video game Metal Gear Solid 3, the title theme from Octopath Traveler, and “The Battle at the Summit” from Pokémon Sun and Moon.
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April 11, 2024
RIT students from across the globe launch entrepreneurial startups through the Simone Center
According to a 2023 Bloomberg article, over 5 million startup companies are founded each year in the United States. At RIT’s Albert J. Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, students are working together to turn their dreams of starting companies into reality.
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April 4, 2024
RIT student Mike Elrod creates a 3D-printed electric skateboard
Driven by creativity, compelled by a passion for robotics, and drawing from his background in engineering, fifth-year mechanical engineering student Mike Elrod created his electric skateboard using a 3D printer when he found himself without transportation during his co-op.
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March 29, 2024
Imagine RIT offers more than you can imagine
The annual Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a huge, campus-wide community event that showcases the artistic and inventive spirit of Rochester Institute of Technology students, faculty, and staff.
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March 29, 2024
Dedication and service on display at university’s Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff
RIT honored the service and dedication of its employees with the Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff ceremony on March 28. The annual awards are presented to staff members who exemplify outstanding service and dedication to the university and who exhibit a high degree of personal ethics and integrity, while consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to student success.