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 1, 2013
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Professor studies improving bridge design
Amanda Bao, assistant professor of civil engineering technology, is researching how to increase load resistance and capacity of bridges—even during earthquakes or tsunamis. -
March 28, 2013
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Saunders College cited in top business schools
The E. Philip Saunders College of Business is recognized in the top 100 programs listed in the 2013 Best Undergraduate B-Schools rankings by Bloomberg Businessweek. -
March 28, 2013
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Red Hat gives gift to MAGIC Center
Red Hat Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source software solutions, has made a gift to RIT’s new Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity. -
March 28, 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
