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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · 10h

Congrats to Dr. Nate Barlow from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, and his colleague Dr. Steve Weinstein, Harvey J. Palmer Professor in Chemical Engineering, on the publication of their new book!

RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · 4d

From lab to lake: RIT research in action! The Collaborative for Plastics and the #Environment team shared their sampling and community outreach work during the Healing Our Waters–Great Lakes 2025 Conference.

Learn more about their ongoing efforts: rit.edu/plasticpollution

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RIT Collaborative for Plastics and the Environment @ritcpe.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hear from Alonso Ponce about how we sample #plastics in stormwater with our #LittaTrap from EnviroPod. Part 2 coming soon!

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · 20d

From studying applied #math at #RIT to Delta Air Lines ✈️ Theodore Johnston ’20 uses predictive modeling to forecast demand, balance aircraft, crews, and customers, and work with the #FAA to keep flights running smoothly.

From RIT Math to Predicting Delta Flights: A Career Takes Off

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Elle Barnes @ecoevoelle.bsky.social · 28d

My amazing @ritscience.bsky.social student, Emma, attended Princeton EEB scholars program last week. So proud of her! She is looking for #PhD programs this cycle so if you are looking for a student that can bridge field, lab, and computational biology… she is the PERFECT person for your lab! 👩🏼‍🔬🧬✨

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Sep 19

#Satellites, planes, #drones, canoes, and more were deployed at RIT’s Tait Preserve for ROCX 2025, an open-community, major #data-collection experiment. Read more: rit.edu/science/news/rit-hosts-community-remote-sensing-experiment

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Sep 17

Alexandra Bros ’22 first became aware of water pollution growing up. At #RIT research and a field course at Lacawac Sanctuary set her on the path to a Ph.D. in #limnology. “My favorite course at RIT,” she says. “It introduced me to Lacawac and is why I found my true calling in #biological research.”

Field Course Sparks a Passion for a Freshwater Science Career

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Sep 12

RIT’s College of Science, with NASA support, is developing single-photon CMOS detectors for the Habitable Worlds Observatory. Their “first light” success places RIT at the forefront of astrophysics and the search for life on exoplanets.

Advancing Single-Photon Sensing Image Sensors to Enable the Search for Life Beyond Earth - NASA Science

A NASA-sponsored team is advancing single-photon sensing Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) detector technology that will enable future NASA

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Sep 11

RIT is celebrating a record year for sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025, receiving $105 million.

RIT sets record for sponsored research funding

RIT is celebrating a record year in sponsored research awards, including those issued from federal funding agencies.

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Sep 5

A NASA-sponsored team at #RIT is advancing single-photon sensing Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor #detector technology that will enable future #NASA #astrophysics space missions to search for life on other planets.

Advancing Single-Photon Sensing Image Sensors to Enable the Search for Life Beyond Earth - NASA Science

A NASA-sponsored team is advancing single-photon sensing Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) detector technology that will enable future NASA

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Sep 3

National recognition of #RIT College of Science faculty and staff highlights our upward momentum in #research, teaching, and #leadership. Prestigious awards and fellowships affirm their lasting impact in shaping the next generation of scholars.

👉 rit.edu/science/faculty/notable-honorifics

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RIT Collaborative for Plastics and the Environment @ritcpe.bsky.social · Aug 29

What happens to #plastics once they’re in the #environment? We’re going to find out with our research at the RIT Tait Preserve @ritarenas.bsky.social #studentresearch #microplastics @ritscience.bsky.social

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 27

Data, #stats, and big decisions! Paul Chwiecko ’02 transforms data into impactful decisions at #Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, applying the statistical methods he mastered during his time at #RIT.
📊 Read his story: rit.edu/science/spotlights/applied-statistics-powers-success-healthcare-finance

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 25

Advancing quantum science with machine learning. Dr. Nicola Lanatà earned an NSF LEAPS MPS grant for developing a data compression inspired method to streamline quantum simulations of strongly interacting electrons, boosting materials design and giving students access to cutting edge research.

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 19

Dr. Shahla Nasserasr earned an #NSF LEAPS-MPS grant for her project bridging combinatorics & eigenvalue multiplicities. Her research tackles the inverse eigenvalue problem, drawing on techniques like linear algebra & differential geometry and creates research and learning opportunities for students.

RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 18

From #NASA to a Ph.D. 🎓 Parker Mei interned with LPI & NASA, helping assess Europa’s habitability with ice radar and training generative models to improve #data. 🌟 This fall he starts his #ColorScience Ph.D. at #RIT, focusing on #photorealistic, energy-efficient displays.

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 18

#Math vs. corrosion! Dr. Blessing Emerenini helps develop BioShield CP, a #microbial coating for eco-friendly protection powered by advanced modeling & student research. #NSF #Research

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 15

RIT #Physics major Kaya Miller simulates gas and dust around supermassive black holes. Her #NASA SURF work builds spectral profiles to help scientists study #blackholes. “It’s exciting to contribute to something bigger and feel I might one day be part of it.”

RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 12

#RIT Ph.D. candidate Attila Varga’s research on a newborn exoplanet is making waves, earning a spot on #NASA’s homepage and headlines around the world. The discovery? The planet is shrinking under the harsh X-rays of its nearby host #star.

Ph.D. student’s NASA-funded research leads to new insight on exoplanets

RIT astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. student uses NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to study exoplanet being shrunk by its host star.

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 6

Two RIT AST Ph.D. students won #NASA FINESST grants for their #research. “It speaks to the excellence that we have in the program,” said Professor Zlochower. “It’s unusual to get one student winning. Two is quite remarkable.”

🔗 rit.edu/news/two-students-win-competitive-nasa-awards-graduate-research

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 5

RIT undergrads are making waves in #research, and we’re proud to see two College of Science scholars among those spotlighted. Our students are learning to solve #global challenges, and we’re excited to see what’s next. rit.edu/scien…

RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 1

Late-night skies, distant #galaxies, and a #supernova. #RIT Ph.D. student Edwin Alexani captured SN 2025rbs in galaxy NGC 7331 while observing at the U of R’s C. E. K. Mees Observatory. A night of #stars, nebulae, and discovery.

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Aug 1

The #RIT Undergraduate Research Symposium is a valuable opportunity for students to share original work, build confidence, and grow as #researchers and communicators.

We're proud of our College of Science scholars who presented, engaged thoughtfully, and supported one another. Well done!

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Jul 31

Emma Lenchenkova, an #RIT #Neuroscience student is using her Emerson Fellowship to study early neural biomarkers of #Alzheimer’s by comparing EEG data from young adults with/without a family history of the disease. The experience has solidified her desire to pursue a career in this type of research.

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RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hey, College of Science Tigers 🐯! Looking to get involved this fall? With 15+ #science and #math student #clubs (and tons more across #RIT), there’s something for everyone. And don’t miss the club fair!! It’s your chance to find your people and try something new!

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