Volatile Gas Could Turn Rwandan Lake Into a Freshwater Time Bomb Nov 17, 2009
A grant from the National Science Foundation won by Rochester Institute of Technology will fund the travel and lodging for 18 scientists from the United States to attend the three-day workshop. Anthony Vodacek, conference organizer and associate professor at RIT's Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, is working closely with the Rwandan Ministry of Education to organize the meeting. (Science Daily)
Scientists Create 'Golden Ear' Mouse With Great Hearing As It Ages Nov 10, 2009
9, 2009) What do you get when you cross a mouse with poor hearing and a mouse with even worse hearing. Ironically, a new strain of mice with "golden ears" -- mice that have outstanding hearing as they age. (Science Daily)
Dr. C.H. (Mel) Ott, Ph.D. Nov 9, 2009
Dr. Ott was a professor and chairman of accounting at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y., and at Southwestern Michigan College for 28 years. Prior to teaching, he had extensive business and governmental experience for some 30 years, including Arthur Andersen renegotiating contracts for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, was the controller and treasurer of a large manufacturing company (13 years), and owned a business for 10 years. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Parents: Be Web aware Nov 7, 2009
Driving that point home, President Barack Obama recently made a proclamation about cyber security: "A key measure of our success will be the degree to which all Americans educate themselves about the risks they face and the actions they can take to protect themselves ..." According to a study conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology, 48 percent of students as young as 6 and 7 interact with people on Web sites through kid-friendly games. And while 50 percent of those indicate they are... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Grudgingly, young users finally flock to Twitter Oct 23, 2009
Alex Lifschitz of Los Angeles tweets from his on-campus apartment at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Henrietta, N.Y., on Wednesday. Lifschitz, in his third year at the Rochester Institute of Technology uses Twitter as a tight-knit circle, keeping his contacts more limited than on Facebook ... Alex Lifschitz, in his third year at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, uses Twitter as a tight-knit circle, keeping his contacts more limited than on Facebook. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Air Force Hockey Opens Atlantic Hockey Play vs. RIT, Oct. 23-24 Oct 22, 2009
This Week *Air Force Falcons (0-4, 0-0 AHA) vs. RIT [Rochester Institute of Technology] Tigers (0-3, 0-0 AHA) *Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24, 7:05 each night at Cadet Ice Arena (2,470). Radio/Internet *Both games will be broadcast in Colorado Springs on AM 1300 KCS and on the internet at GoAirForceFalcons. (Airforcesports.com)
Tamarind Art Presents Ingots of Liquid Light : Opening Reception: 13 October 2009 6:30 to 8:00 pm Oct 22, 2009
Robin Bartholick graduated from New York's Rochester Institute of Technology with honors as a photographic talent. His list of clients includes Coke, Pepsi, Nintendo, Microsoft, Starbucks, Intel, American Airlines, Adobe Software, Porche, and many others. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Marist Men's Cross Country Takes Team Title At UAlbany Invitational Oct 18, 2009
The Red Foxes' 47 points put them 26 points clear of second-place Rochester Institute of Technology. Shelley finished second overall in the 8K race in a personal-best time of 24:39. (Goredfoxes.com)
Matt Hamill subject of independent movie Oct 14, 2009
An independent film company is wrapping up shooting for a film about the Schuyler resident, Ultimate Fighting Championship regular, and three-time NCAA Division III wrestling champion at Rochester Institute of Technology. Hamill earned a degree in electromechanical technology from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of RIT founded in 1968 to provide technical education for the deaf. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Atlantic Hockey » Oct 9, 2009
So, too, will Rochester Institute of Technology, a semifinalist the past two seasons and winner of two regular-season championships in three seasons. The chase for the final home berth in the quarterfinals should be pretty wild. (ESPN -- College Sports)
America's High-Tech Sweatshops Oct 2, 2009
"This is where a lot of the shenanigans take place," says Ron Hira, an assistant professor of public policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology who has written extensively on work visas. A study by the federal government last year estimated that 54% of visa rule violations were committed by companies with fewer than 25 employees. (BusinessWeek)
Medical students busted on YouTube, Facebook Sep 26, 2009
And many young adults don't appreciate that an Internet prank can bounce back years later, said Susan Barnes of the Lab for Social Computing at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY.. "Are they going to be able to live it down when they're 50 and a well-known surgeon? Or is it going to come back to haunt them?" Barnes said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Med Students 'Crossing Line' on Social Networking Sites Sep 24, 2009
And many young adults don't appreciate that an Internet prank can bounce back years later, said Susan Barnes of the Lab for Social Computing at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y.. "Are they going to be able to live it down when they're 50 and a well-known surgeon? Or is it going to come back to haunt them?" Barnes said. (Fox News)
Dow Jones to shutter Far Eastern Review Sep 22, 2009
Gledhill graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in newspaper operations management. He serves on the board of the local Crimestoppers organization. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
2Born-Again Christian Gavin Mcleod Stars in New Faith-Based Film» Sep 22, 2009
Dupre, who also teaches film at Rochester Institute of Technology, says having a strong Christian like Gavin Macleod play the lead is a built in marketing hook, "the equivalent of having the acting genius of a Meryl Streep in secular movie. Captain Stubing is someone America just loved.". Macleod charts his religious conversion back to September 15, 1984, seven years into the popular TV series "Love Boat." His mother had a serious medical condition and was scheduled for surgery. (Fox News)
For first time, brothers no longerteammates Sep 21, 2009
Brendan Gorman, an assistant coach at Rochester Institute of Technology the past four seasons, has been named head men s lacrosse coach at Babson College, where he will also serve as the athletic department s strength and conditioning coach. Marvin Pave can be reached at. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
James Krenov, 88, cabinetmaker, philosopher Sep 20, 2009
Speaking engagements around the world led to an invitation to teach at the Rochester Institute of Technology in the early 1970s. Students there urged him to put his thoughts in writing. (Boston Globe)
Coon Named Head Lacrosse Coach At RIT Sep 19, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - , who has served as an assistant coach for the UMass men's lacrosse program for the last four years was named the head coach at the Rochester Institute of Technology on Wednesday ... Lou Spiotti, RIT Director for the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation has named as the 13th head coach of the Rochester Institute of Technology men's lacrosse program. (Umassathletics.com)
Blurb(R) Announces Call for Entries in Best Blurb Books Photography Book Contest Sep 18, 2009
Before that, she graduated with a B.A. in photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Category: Pets Christopher Ameruoso, Paw Print Magazine. (PR Newswire)
Atlantic Hockey Preseason Poll Released Sep 17, 2009
The league is comprised of ten members: Air Force Academy, American International College, Army, Bentley College, Canisius College, University of Connecticut, College of the Holy Cross, Mercyhurst College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Sacred Heart University. Niagara and Robert Morris will join the league for the start of the 2010-11 season. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
State Museum presents glass art Sep 15, 2009
Taylor, the former head of the glass program at the Rochester Institute of Technology, has built an international reputation for his use of form, line, color and light. The artist has spent years pioneering and perfecting the cold-working process applied to optical glass. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Student filmmaker receives national award Sep 13, 2009
The video was by the band Brand New for their song titled Sic Transit Gloria, and Berkebile immediately found her calling after watching it (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Colleges Find Creative Ways to Cut Back Sep 13, 2009
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Netted $10,000 by going digital, moving some athletics publications online. MORE.. (Time.com)
Rare group show of photographic art at Rockport Center for Arts Sep 7, 2009
Petranek is a Fulbright Scholar who is currently a visiting assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY.. Seale s surreal photographs are a result of his slitscan technique, challenging the notion of what a photograph can reveal. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Bush, Obama Science & Technology Advisers to Speak at STEM Enterprise Workshop Aug 29, 2009
Other invited speakers include Dr. Ron Hira, assistant professor of public policy, Rochester Institute of Technology; Dr. Diana Hicks, chair, school of public policy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dr. James Hosek, director, Forces and Resources Policy Center, RAND National Security Research Division; Richard Ellis, president, Ellis Research Services, Carlisle, Pa. Dr. Katy Borner, Victor H. Yngve professor of information science, Indiana University; and Ann Kushmerick, manager, Global Sales... (PR Newswire)
Web addiction camp in China under probe Aug 21, 2009
"When they've come to the U.S., they've all been hooked on the social networking sites," said Susan Barnes, associate director of the Laboratory of Social Computing at the Rochester Institute of Technology. "No matter what time it is, you can always find somebody online.". (CNN -- Tech)
Circling the Square, Aug. 6 Aug 12, 2009
She s a graduate of a secondary school for the deaf in Washington, D.C. and received her degree in social work form the Rochester Institute of Technology. Now Amy is studying for a master s degree in Special Education with emphasis on Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (Danvers Herald, MA)
LHS graduate and family riding PMC in honor of his daughter Jul 31, 2009
This year s ride will be the first for Dylan, who attended the Rochester Institute of Technology and now own a residential construction company called Patriot Residential Management with Anson, a 1996 LHS graduate now living in Westford. The company does most of its work in Lexington and Burlington. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Capturing Images In Non-traditional Way Jul 31, 2009
13, 2006) A new computer chip lithography method under development at Rochester Institute of Technology has led to imaging capabilities beyond that previously thought possible ... 23, 2005) Scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology have discovered a wide range of quality in the digital images being produced by American museums, libraries, and other cultural-heritage institutions. (Science Daily)
Homeless black holes could 'play back' galaxy mergers Jul 14, 2009
Even if the black hole gets kicked out of one galaxy, it is still going to be gravitationally bound to the whole cluster of galaxies, says lead researcher Professor David Merritt from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Consequently, these black holes should still be floating around galaxy clusters today with their herd of stars and could have already been seen but mistaken for globular clusters (the giant elliptical galaxy M87, at the heart of the Virgo Cluster, has 16,000 orbiting globular... (Astronomy Now Online)
New Type of Cosmic Object to Be Revealed? Jul 11, 2009
"Every such black hole that's ever been kicked out is still potentially observable, and that's very encouraging," said lead study author David Merritt of the Rochester Institute of Technology. "It's not quite what anybody has seen so far," he said. (National Geographic)
New Astronomical Object Around Black Hole Jul 10, 2009
Some of these objects may already have been picked up in astronomical surveys, reports David Merritt, from Rochester Institute of Technology, Jeremy Schnittman, from Johns Hopkins University, and Stefanie Komossa, from the Max-Planck-Institut for Extraterrestrial Physics in Germany ... New calculations by David Merritt, from Rochester Institute of Technology, Jeremy Schnittman, from Johns Hopkins University, and Stefanie Komossa, from the Max-Planck-Institut for Extraterrestrial Physics in... (Science Daily)
Film and wine fest starts today Jul 8, 2009
I love our program this year, she said. It is really a very, very strong program with a great mix of films. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Engineering unemployment soared in 2Q to 8.6% Jul 8, 2009
"This recession is a clear opportunity for firms to layoff in the U.S. now that they have built up huge human resources in low-cost countries," said an associate professor of public policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology and a vocal critic of offshoring. "Firms are laying off in Boston before Bangalore. The firms can blame it on the recession, and since the government hasn't bothered trying to collect data on offshoring, we are left to speculate about what's really happening," Hira... (EETimes)
Higher fuel costs may be stalling recovery Jun 25, 2009
Amit Batabyal, an economics professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, said that when consumers spend money on gasoline, 00002FEC it doesn't stimulate the economy, because that sector is already doing well. Spending on a broader range of products would spur growth in several sectors -- and would do more to repair the economy, he said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
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At about 20,000 solar masses Its what most people would consider an intermediate-mass black hole, says David Merritt (Rochester Institute of Technology), who did not take part in the study. NGC 3621, some 22 million light-years away in Hydra, as seen in by one of the four units of the the at in Chile. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Business Spotlight, Doug Place Jun 5, 2009
I went to school at Rochester Institute of Technology for business degree that specialized in the printing industry. Is there a busy time of year. (Burlington Union, MA)
Here's the Best Way to Save Even More May 10, 2009
"It gets people thinking when they realize they spend five times as much on their car as they do on recreation," says Robert Manning, a consumer-finance research professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Big, embedded expenses are hard to pare. (Time.com)
Breakthrough Xerox Multifunction Printer Cuts Cost of Colour Pages by up to 62 Percent; Reduces Waste by 90 Percent May 7, 2009
" Solid ink technology, which has been used in Xerox desktop printers for more than a decade, has been completely redesigned to achieve faster speeds and higher print volumes. The ColorQube 9200 Series is available in three models with different colour speeds. Each has four print heads that can jet more than 150 million drops of ink per second, enabling speeds from 38 pages per minute (ppm) up to 85 ppm. The series also meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rigorous new ENERGY STAR(R)... (Canada Newswire)
Rich Musical Pickings With Easier Access To Archives May 1, 2009
23, 2005) Scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology have discovered a wide range of quality in the digital images being produced by American museums, libraries, and other cultural-heritage institutions. (Feb. (Science Daily)
OTHERS: Meet 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention teams Apr 29, 2009
Christie Ong, Rochester Institute of Technology. Sarah Ott, Valparaiso University. (USA Today)
Quebecor World wins time with creditor deal Apr 14, 2009
Frank Romano, professor emeritus at the School of Print Media at the Rochester Institute of Technology, warns that Quebecor World mustn't overdo the slimming down. "You need companies like Quebecor World to handle big orders from the large customers. There are only a handful of printers in North America that can do that and reduced competition in that area would not be a good thing," he said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Singapore and US Institutes Collaborate in Environmentally Impactful Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Apr 8, 2009
Singapore, Apr 6, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), USA, to collaborate in joint research projects, facilitate graduate students exchanges and organise joint academic meetings, symposia and other academic partnerships to advance the development of sustainable manufacturing technologies ...... (JCN Network, Japan)
Soldier on: ROTC student-soldiers fight through four-day endurance training Apr 7, 2009
The 300 student-soldiers from Syracuse University, Rochester Institute of Technology and Cornell University have been awake for nearly four hours, and it'll be another four until lunch is served. Five more obstacles to go. (Daily Orange, NY)
IBM criticized for job cuts, outsourcing Mar 29, 2009
The problem is where those jobs would be, said Ron Hira, a professor of public policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology. "This is really a question of policy," Hira said. (CNN -- International)
'Perfect storm' puts all types of families in financial peril Mar 27, 2009
"What's happening to families is a perfect storm," says Bob Manning, a finance professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. The personal stories illustrate how unemployment, health problems, shrinking retirement savings, unaffordable mortgages and other financial stressors lead to unprecedented challenges, worry and consequences. (USA Today -- Money)
Andover-linked baseball players propel Wheaton to eight-game winning streak Mar 26, 2009
With Wheaton College teammate Sean Munley (triple) on third with one out in the fifth inning, Haugh belted a 2-2 offering over the fence in left field, sparking the Lyons to a season-opening win over Rochester Institute of Technology on March 7, triggering an eight-game winning streak. And the 6-foot, 185-pound Haugh has been an impact bat in the middle of the order, leading the 12-1 Lyons, ranked 12th nationally in Division 3, with four home runs, a. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
RIT scientist fine-tunes Hubble Space Telescope Mar 26, 2009
A scientist at Rochester Institute of Technology has expanded the Hubble Space Telescope's capability without the need for new instruments or billions of dollars. Dan Batcheldor and his team improved the calibration of Hubble's Near-Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer to enable high-precision polarimetry. (EurekAlert!)
Sign Language Can Cause Repetitive ... Mar 24, 2009
Jaspar Shealy, PhD, and Wendi Latko, both of Rochester Institute of Technology, along with Michael Feuerstein,PhD, of University of Rochester Medical Center review a study of upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders (UECTD) in their paper, Biomechanical Analysis of Upper Body Risk in Sign Language Interpreting , Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, Plenum Publishing Corp, 1991. In their report they call UECTDs an occupational health problem in Professional Sign Language Interpreters. (Suite101.com)
Candidates seek school board seats Mar 23, 2009
He graduated from Horseheads High School and has a bachelor s degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has served on the Philomath School District budget committee and the district s long range facilities planning committee. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
UMES WINS SECTIONAL, EARNS BIRTH TO USBC CHAMPIONSHIPS Mar 19, 2009
Rochester Institute of Technology was second with 12,983, leaving Webber International (12,956) and Robert Morris (Pa. (12,546) to collect the final two qualifying positions. (Umeshawks.com)
WSU Swimming Gears up for Pacific-10 Conference Championship Feb 25, 2009
she joins WSU women's swimming after serving four years as the assistant coach at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Daugvilaite, a 2008 WSU graduate and four-season athlete for the Cougars, is in her first year as a student assistant coach. (Wsucougars.com)
Men's Lacrosse Rout Central Florida, 22-9 Feb 23, 2009
The Panthers open up their home schedule this Friday, February 27 when they host the Tigers of Rochester Institute of Technology at 4 pm on Competition Field. . (Aupanthers.com)
Lee, Weaver are Januarys Seniors of the Month Feb 21, 2009
She has already earned a partial scholarship to Rochester Institute of Technology where she ll attend this fall to major in graphic design or new media arts and design. Once I graduate, my ideal situation would be to find a job in the New England area, said Lee. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Rural sourcing gains US momentum Feb 19, 2009
"They offer lower costs than traditional US labour markets , potentially less risk (political and other) than offshore, closer proximity (and perhaps quicker and cheaper travel to the customer site than an offshore worker)," said Ron Hira, assistant professor of public policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Continued. (India Times)
Easter Island’s Controversial Collapse: More To The Story Than Deforestation? Feb 19, 2009
1, 2005) A researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology is unraveling a mystery surrounding Easter Island. William Basener, assistant professor of mathematics, has created the first mathematical formula to. (Science Daily)
Workers losing jobs at IBM get overseas option Feb 18, 2009
" IBM hasn't disclosed the number of employees being let go, but Alliance@IBM, a labor union trying to organize IBM workers, said it has counted nearly 5,000 job cuts in recent weeks. , an assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and co-author of , said that Project Match "is a clear indication that IBM plans on accelerating its massive offshoring of U.S. and Canadian jobs. " This version of the story originally appeared in Computerworld's print edition. Related Content Today's... (Computerworld)
Improved sensor technology could someday keep tabs on terrorists by remote control Feb 13, 2009
Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology are designing a new kind of optical sensor to fly in unmanned air vehicles, or surveillance drones, tracking suspects on foot or traveling in vehicles identified as a threat. "The Air Force has clearly recognized the change in the threat that we have," says John Kerekes, associate professor in RIT's Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science. (EurekAlert!)
Stemming Decay Of World's Art And Cultural Heritage Feb 11, 2009
10, 2009) The growing relationship between scientists and curators is the focus of a 4-day, UN-affiliated international conference in Caracas designed to promote innovative ways to stem the decay of some of humanity's greatest art and cultural treasures. "With the world financial crisis and the advent of climate change effects, there is a state of emergency at the museums of several tropical countries: entire collections are compromised," says Alvaro Gonzalez, a researcher at the Caracas-based... (Science Daily)
