News by Topic: Partnerships
Cooperation brings out the best in us, and that’s no different at the university level. RIT is proud to partner with multiple companies and fellow universities to find novel breakthroughs in technology and create exciting new experiences for students.
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March 18, 2022
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RIT, Simcona partner on robot field experiments
Rochester Beacon talks to Michael Kuhl, professor of industrial and systems engineering, about smart warehouse systems.
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March 16, 2022
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RIT alumnus-supported Bundle for Ukraine raises more than $5.6 million in four days
Leaf Corcoran ’11 (computer science), who founded itch.io—an online marketplace for indie game developers in 2014—is one of the key organizers behind an online campaign that has raised more than $5.6 million to benefit the people of Ukraine.
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March 16, 2022
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NYS Pollution Prevention Institute collaborates with Syracuse University on USDA grant
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is collaborating with Syracuse University’s Center for Sustainable Community Solutions on a grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist communities and stakeholders in New York state with reducing the amount of edible food that goes to waste.
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March 14, 2022
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Faculty research improves smart warehouse technology and material handling options
Soon industrial robots in warehouses will be smart enough to know which has the right of way in busy aisles. Researchers at RIT are developing an intelligent materials handling system for warehouses that integrates smart technologies.
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March 10, 2022
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‘Deaf Day of Play:’ The Strong hosts NTID for special event
WROC-TV features “Deaf Day of Play,” hosted by NTID and The Strong.
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March 10, 2022
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Architect Michael Maltzan to deliver Vignelli Center Design Conversation Lecture March 17
Architect Michael Maltzan, whose firm is the design architect behind RIT’s performing arts complex, will be the next featured speaker for the Vignelli Center for Design Studies' Design Conversations Lecture Series.
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March 10, 2022
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RIT expert offers tips on staying safe with increased cybersecurity threats
WXXI talks to Ersin Uzun, the Katherine Johnson Endowed Executive Director of the RIT ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute.
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March 10, 2022
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RIT/NTID, The Strong present Deaf Day of Play March 20
NTID and The Strong have partnered to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. On Sunday, March 20, students from NTID’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education will provide ASL assistance at the museum’s admissions desk and its Skyline Climb high adventure course. And ASL tours of the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden will take place every hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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March 8, 2022
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ESL commits $3M to name cybersecurity institute
Rochester Beacon reports on ESL Federal Credit Union's $3 million commitment to name the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute.
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March 8, 2022
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RIT renames computer security hub
WHEC-TV reports on ESL Federal Credit Union's $3 million commitment to name the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute.
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March 8, 2022
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ESL pledges $3M towards creation of Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT
Spectrum News reports on ESL Federal Credit Union's $3 million commitment to name the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute.
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March 8, 2022
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Global Health Association holds donation drive for Ukraine with InterVol
RIT and the Global Health Association @ RIT are partnering with humanitarian organization InterVol in an urgent donation drive to aid the people of Ukraine affected by the Russian invasion. InterVol’s Ukraine Relief campaign is accepting donations through Thursday, March 10.
