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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March 28, 2013
RIT to host NASA Space Apps Challenge
The 48-hour challenge will gather citizens from around the world to work together to solve challenges relevant to improving life on Earth and life in space. -
March 26, 2013
Researchers develop advanced image processing
Advanced in technology have increased the availability of high-res, remotely sensed images, so RIT researchers are developing processing technologies to handle that data. -
March 19, 2013
What every entrepreneur needs to know
A two-hour session that walks budding entrepreneurs through the business-plan process will be held March 28 in Student Innovation Hall. -
March 7, 2013
Innovative RIT students face Shark Tank
Six teams from a pool of 50 competed in the finals of RIT’s Shark Tank competition and won cash prizes from $250 to $2,000. -
March 4, 2013
Collaboration spawns sustainable business venture
Industrial design alumni Katherine Sears and Dom Colaprete worked with entrepreneur Laura Weller-Brophy to design an innovative laundry cleaner. -
March 1, 2013
Shark Tank competition returns tonight
Shark Tank is back—and six teams of RIT students will compete for the opportunity to turn their business start-up dreams into reality. -
February 22, 2013
RIT inducts 4th class into Innovation Hall of Fame
Six people—each pioneers and visionaries in their respective fields—will be inducted into RIT’s Innovation Hall of Fame on May 3. -
February 20, 2013
RIT launches Albert J. Simone Innovation Series
The speaker series aims to introduce the investment and business community to innovative and entrepreneurial research being conducted by RIT’s faculty. -
February 19, 2013
Callie Babbitt receives CAREER award
Babbitt will study the sustainable management of lithium-ion batteries that are discarded after use in electric vehicles and modern consumer electronics. -
February 18, 2013
RIT selected as a ‘Sustainable 16’ finalist
The second-annual Environmental March Madness tournament rewards excellence in environmental academics and sustainability. -
February 15, 2013
RIT launches new research center for digital media
RIT is creating the Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity (MAGIC), which will provide research, development, education and entrepreneurial activities. -
February 12, 2013
Business plan guide addresses needs of investors
The new 'Rochester/Finger Lakes Business Plan Guide for Technology Companies' has been created to serve Rochester-area investors, entrepreneurs and innovators.