News by Topic: Women
Rochester has a proud history of breaking barriers and fighting for social change. Susan B. Anthony and Anna Murray Douglass were Rochesterians and our community continues to celebrate their social contributions. RIT upholds a tradition of social equity by supporting female students with a host of clubs and organizations, as well as community resources, that provide platforms for meaningful discussion centering on feminine social justice.
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November 20, 2013
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Professor ‘Becoming Visible’ in RIT Press book
Jessica Lieberman, assistant professor of visual culture, shares her two-year medical journey with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in a new book, Becoming Visible. -
November 8, 2013
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Biochemistry student wins fellowship
Tessa DiDonato was awarded an American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. -
October 31, 2013
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Student shares passion for engineering and art
A Q&A with first-year mechanical engineering major Rozie Yeghiazarian. -
September 27, 2013
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Betsy Dell Named ‘Up & Coming Businesswoman’
Dell, associate professor of manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, was honored by local nonprofit professional group Rochester Women’s Network. -
September 25, 2013
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Professor to discuss biomedical optics
Mary-Ann Mycek, professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, speaks Oct. 10 as part of the College of Science Distinguished Speaker series. -
September 24, 2013
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CIAS professor named among ‘Women of Distinction’
Twyla Cummings was inducted into the print industry’s Women of Distinction program, honoring exceptional women in print communications and graphic arts from around the world. -
September 18, 2013
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Glass pumpkins cropping up at RIT
The School for American Crafts will sell its unique, hand-blown glass pumpkins, gourds, vases and paperweights during the ninth-annual Glass Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 5. -
September 17, 2013
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Engineering students volunteer in Guatemala
Three biomedical engineering undergrads worked at Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala City to troubleshoot technical problems with medical equipment. -
September 17, 2013
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RIT offers Future Faculty Career Exploration
The program brings in diverse scholars from around the world who are nearing the end of their doctoral studies to RIT to explore potential career options. -
September 6, 2013
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Saunders Dean ogilvie honored by The PhD Project
Dean dt ogilvie has been inducted into The PhD Project Hall of Fame, established in 2011 to recognize a select few who have inspired many. -
August 19, 2013
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RIT women ‘Light the Way’ Aug. 23
Lighting the Way is a traditional welcoming ceremony for female first-year and transfer students that will celebrate the connections and contributions of women at RIT. -
July 19, 2013
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Summer camp highlights everyday engineering
The camp, held July 8–12 at RIT, included hands-on engineering activities and events designed to inspire and encourage young girls interested in the engineering field.
