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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December 7, 2018
![Woman stands with clipboard in front of the otter exhibit at Seneca Park Zoo.]()
RIT, Seneca Park Zoo lead world in river otter research
Research involving North American river otters based at Monroe County’s Seneca Park Zoo has concluded the fascinating animals can visually discriminate between two-dimensional objects and detect differences in shapes and colors. -
November 20, 2018
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New program proves it’s never too late to graduate
Through a new program called the Completer Project, RIT is letting former students know that it’s never too late to come back and finish. -
November 2, 2018
![A group of young women focusing on their computer screens during the hackathon.]()
RIT hosts all-girl youth hackathon
Girls as young as 11 will use their laptops, imagination and teamwork skills for social good at ROCGirlHacks Powered by AT&T, Rochester’s all-girl youth hackathon hosted Nov. 17 at RIT. -
October 30, 2018
![A collage of photos featuring different groups who's proposals won awards in the Community Grants program.]()
13 teams win awards for 2019 Community Grants Program
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2019 Community Grants Program as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state. -
October 30, 2018
![Members of the platform party stand in a line at the front of a presentation and close their movie clap-boards to symbolize the opening of the MAGIC Center.]()
RIT opens new MAGIC Spell Studios building
Tours and hands-on experiences were the order of the day as RIT formally opened the newest building on campus—the 52,000-square-foot MAGIC Spell Studios. The RIT community is invited to an open house until 3 p.m. today. -
October 25, 2018
![One woman on the right adjusts augmented reality glasses on another woman who is wearing them on the left.]()
NTID to explore augmented reality technology
Using augmented reality to make STEM content more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in live presentation settings is the goal of a $258,000 grant from the National Science Foundation awarded to NTID. -
October 24, 2018
![Two students and two faculty members working on this project pose for a photo in front of their lab bench, which is covered in different tools and models.]()
Researchers improve upon stethoscope design
Researchers at RIT and URMC developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart ailments and problems that might occur with an implanted heart pump. -
October 23, 2018
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RIT to receive $1 million for clean energy project
RIT has won $1 million as part of the Energy to Lead Competition, which challenges New York colleges and universities to develop plans for local clean energy projects on campus and in their communities as the state seeks innovative solutions to combat climate change. -
October 16, 2018
![Two women and three men pose for a photo holding the Century Award trophy.]()
Tigers set records at United Way Golf Tournament
The annual RIT United Way Golf Tournament raised a record $12,000 for the Greater Rochester United Way Community Fund. The event also featured the most teams (40) and sponsors (18) in the tournament’s history. -
October 15, 2018
![An aerial view of students interacting with employer booths at the career fair.]()
RIT/NTID hosts Career Fair
Representatives from more than 50 local and national corporations, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations looking to diversify their workforce will meet with hundreds of deaf and hard-of-hearing students—who are also prospective employees—at the 18th annual Career Fair on Oct. 17. -
October 9, 2018
![Four contributors from RIT and University of Rochester pose with their award certificate.]()
RIT partners with UR on breastfeeding initiative
RIT was recognized for participating in an initiative by the University of Rochester to support breastfeeding women in the community and the workplace. -
October 3, 2018
![Monet's "Waterloo Bridge" painting with the words "Monet's Waterloo Bridge Vision and Process" overlaying the image at the top.]()
RIT Press, Memorial Art Gallery explore Monet
Impressionist painter Claude Monet created more than 40 versions of London’s Waterloo Bridge. His artistic vision and creative process are put under the microscope in a new scholarly catalogue by RIT Press that serves as a companion to a new exhibition at Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery.
