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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August 13, 2015
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Researchers at RIT seek to solve looping problem
A team of computing security faculty and graduate students is creating Meshed Tree Protocol to make computer networks more reliable, faster and more secure. -
August 7, 2015
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Documentary a Student Academy Award finalist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named a RIT student’s documentary a Student Academy Award finalist. -
August 7, 2015
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Saunders Summer Startup jumpstarts business ideas
The 10-week crash course lets young innovators with bright ideas form interdisciplinary teams to start real companies and seek investment. -
August 4, 2015
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Wearable technology gives concussion data
David Borkholder ’92 developed wearable technologies that are being used by soldiers and athletes to help evaluate head injuries. -
August 4, 2015
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Graduates part of growing Brooklyn company
MakerBot, which makes desktop 3D printers and scanners and has three offices in Brooklyn, employs a handful of RIT graduates. -
August 4, 2015
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Brooklyn tech companies turn to RIT talent
Brooklyn companies are hiring RIT graduates because they have both the academic skills and hands-on experience needed in the startup workplace. -
August 3, 2015
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Symposium showcases achievements in research
The 24th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 7 and features the work of more than 200 undergraduate researchers. -
July 28, 2015
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Gallery r features work inspired by China visit
The exhibit “Liquid Earth” features work by RIT associate professor Elizabeth Kronfield, who was invited to China to complete an artist residency. -
July 27, 2015
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Consortium wins bid for national photonics center
A New York-based consortium, led by SUNY Polytechnic, RIT and UR, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar federal investment to create a national photonics center. -
July 17, 2015
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Professor, student honored by industry peer group
The American Institute of Architects Rochester Chapter awarded Jules Chiavaroli its highest honor for distinguishing service and gave scholarships to student Catherine Lange. -
July 15, 2015
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Something for everyone at Fringe Festival
RIT students, faculty, staff—and even the president and his spouse—are among more than 500 performers in this year’s First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. -
June 15, 2015
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BlackBox Biometrics receives major contract
Engineering faculty member David Borkholder and his company received a $9.4 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to help manufacture the Blast Gauge System.
