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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February 7, 2025
RIT student will take ‘Year Unknown’ on the road in hopes of winning Best Student Game
Julian Heuser, a fifth-year computer science major, is taking his game Year Unknown to the Game Developer’s Conference in March. His game is in the running for Best Student Game at the Independent Games Festival, which is held during the conference.
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February 5, 2025
Adding chirality to semiconductors could improve light-based technology
Photonics Spectra interviews Steven Weinstein, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, about his recent collaboration on semiconductor research.
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February 4, 2025
The redesigned Doomsday Clock finally has a look to match its message
Fast Company talks with Juan Noguera, assistant professor of industrial design, about redesigning the Doomsday Clock.
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January 31, 2025
The Best Colleges For Internship, Co-Op Programs 2025
University Magazine places RIT in the top 10 for the Best Colleges For Co-Op Programs, citing a comprehensive approach to experiential education.
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January 31, 2025
Saunders College of Business relaunches student incubator program
Formerly known as the RIT Student Accelerator, the Bernard Kozel Startup Program @ Saunders aims to empower students across all majors at RIT by offering hands-on learning experiences, networking opportunities, and strategic mentorship from RIT advisers, industry experts, and investors.
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January 31, 2025
Faculty member helps redesign ‘Doomsday Clock’
Juan Noguera, assistant professor in the School of Design, combined both traditional and modern techniques in the redesign of the infamous clock that made international headlines this week. The body of the clock was printed in RIT’s SHED.
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January 28, 2025
William H. Sanders named RIT’s 11th president
The dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering is praised for his research credentials, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement. He starts at RIT July 1.
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January 24, 2025
RIT partners with Vellore Institute of Technology for AI and data science summit
The three-day event included topics such as AI applications in healthcare, ethical AI in language models, AI in education, harnessing AI for industry, and others.
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January 22, 2025
New research shows AI systems are getting closer to processing information like humans
RIT engineering professor Cory Merkel was one of more than a dozen researchers in neuromorphic computing contributing findings published on Jan. 22 in Nature.
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January 21, 2025
Student filmmakers showcase their work on WXXI in the next edition of ‘RIT Shorts’
WXXI continues to spotlight the work of students and alumni from RIT’s School of Film and Animation through RIT Shorts, a biannual short film series.
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January 15, 2025
New program connects multidisciplinary student teams with faculty mentors
Spearheaded by RIT’s Division of Academic Affairs and Professor Joe Geigel, the rigorous program engages undergraduate and graduate students in long-term, large-scale, multidisciplinary projects led by faculty researchers.
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January 14, 2025
Lessons learned: RIT Venture Creations company Sweet Pea uses incubator experience to pivot business toward profit
Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen provides plant-based meals made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.