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Astrophysicist confirms theory about dying stars

A revolutionary technique developed by NTID astrophysicist Jason Nordhaus could allow for a better understanding of the fates of solar systems when their stars cease to shine. more »

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GRE fails to identify successful Ph.D. students A team of researchers led by RIT Professor Casey Miller discovered that traditional admissions metrics for physics Ph.D. programs such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) do not predict completion and hurt the growth of diversity in physics. more »

Color scientist helps make top films look vibrant For nearly 15 years, color scientist Joseph Slomka ’00 (information science), ’03 MS (color science) has helped shape the visual experience of moviegoers around the world. more »

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E-Cigarettes Are Effective at Helping Smokers Quit, a Study Says
The New York Times — Jan. 30, 2019
Connections: How to combat climate change through policy and individual actions
WXXI.org — Jan. 30, 2019
Igloo Building, Petition Circulating, Bundling Up
Inside Higher Ed — Jan. 30, 2019
Norm & Company with E. Philip Saunders
WXXI.org — Jan. 28, 2019
U.S. graduate entry exams not a predictor of PhD success, says study
Physics World — Jan. 28, 2019
Connections: How to make veganism accessible to all communities
WXXI.org — Jan. 28, 2019

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RIT doctoral student receives prestigious 2019 Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship

Danielle Gonzalez, a computing and information sciences Ph.D. student at Rochester Institute of Technology, was one of only 10 outstanding doctoral students in North America selected to receive the 2019 Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship.