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January 17, 2024
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Top cybersecurity students attack at RIT’s Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition
The world’s greatest collection of cybersecurity talent assembled at RIT Jan. 11-14 for the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) global finals. The annual event wrapped up the largest offense-based cybersecurity competition for college students, which is hosted annually by RIT.
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January 17, 2024
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Golisano Institute for Sustainability team at RIT to lead U.N. workshop in Ghana
A research team from Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at RIT is headed to West Africa later this month to facilitate an important discussion regarding the current state of consumer electronic product (CEP) markets in the Republic of Ghana.
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January 15, 2024
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RIT offers mental health first aid training for students, faculty, and staff
A new training program for RIT students, faculty, and staff aims to bolster a campus-wide approach to supporting student mental health. Nearly 300 people have completed the Mental Health First Aid Training course last semester and have received certification from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing.
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January 12, 2024
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RIT hosts global cybersecurity competition to nurture future talent
WHAM-TV features the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) global finals, held at RIT.
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January 11, 2024
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Getting AI ready for the real world takes a terrible human toll
Essay co-written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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January 11, 2024
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Dubai's first vertical axis wind turbine to power RIT's sustainability park
The National features the installation of a vertical axis wind turbine on the RIT Dubai campus.
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January 10, 2024
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School for Deaf graduate's DNA part of deep-space mission
The Journal Courier features the late Michael Dennis McKinney Sr., a 1981 NTID graduate.
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January 9, 2024
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U.S. Battery Producer Enticed to Set Up Shop in the EU
The Wall Street Journal features GDI, a graduate of RIT's Venture Creations business incubator.
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January 2, 2024
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Should we limit the number of new clothing items we purchase each year?
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Melissa Dawson, associate professor and director of the undergraduate industrial design program.
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January 2, 2024
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RIT’s Moumita Das elected as American Physical Society fellow
The APS Fellowship Program was created to recognize members who have made advances in physics through original research and publication, innovative contributions in the application of physics to science and technology, or teaching or service in the activities of the organization. No more than one half of 1 percent of the APS membership, excluding students, is recognized with fellowship.
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December 29, 2023
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RIT exploring ways to increase plant-based dining options
Spectrum News talks to Herlan Manurung, corporate executive chef, and student Karaline Foley, president of the Vegan Club, about plant-based food options.
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December 28, 2023
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RIT students place in the Bloomberg 2023 Global Trading Challenge
The Democrat and Chronicle features the student team who competed in the Bloomberg 2023 Global Trading Challenge.
