RIT College of Science
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We prepare our graduates to become world leaders who will expand the frontiers of science and mathematics. #STEM
We’re grateful for our students and for the faculty and staff who help them thrive. Wishing our #RIT community a restful and well-deserved #Thanksgiving break! 🍂🧡
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We’re grateful for our students and for the faculty and staff who help them thrive. Wishing our #RIT community a restful and well-deserved #Thanksgiving break! 🍂🧡
Backed by a #NIH award, Assistant Professor Stefan Schulze at #RIT is using his expertise in the structure and function of proteins to work with a #bacterial pathogen commonly associated with #antibiotic resistance. rit.edu/science/news/schulzes-lab-aims-build-foundation-new-biomedical-treatments
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Backed by a #NIH award, Assistant Professor Stefan Schulze at #RIT is using his expertise in the structure and function of proteins to work with a #bacterial pathogen commonly associated with #antibiotic resistance. rit.edu/science/news/schulzes-lab-aims-build-foundation-new-biomedical-treatments
Lions, tigers, and bears—that’s the everyday reality for Seneca Park Zookeeper Brenna De Angelis ’16 (biology), a Rochester native who now works with the animals she grew up visiting. Read more: rit.edu/science/news/rit-tiger-creates-career-caring-carnivores
November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Lions, tigers, and bears—that’s the everyday reality for Seneca Park Zookeeper Brenna De Angelis ’16 (biology), a Rochester native who now works with the animals she grew up visiting. Read more: rit.edu/science/news/rit-tiger-creates-career-caring-carnivores
Help the College of Science ROAR for Student Success! 🧡🐯 Your support on RIT ROAR Day helps our Tigers push boundaries by funding scientific research, tech needs, and travel to present their research. #TigersROAR
Support the next generation of scientists & mathematicians: tinyurl.com/yfvmetdb
Support the next generation of scientists & mathematicians: tinyurl.com/yfvmetdb
October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Help the College of Science ROAR for Student Success! 🧡🐯 Your support on RIT ROAR Day helps our Tigers push boundaries by funding scientific research, tech needs, and travel to present their research. #TigersROAR
Support the next generation of scientists & mathematicians: tinyurl.com/yfvmetdb
Support the next generation of scientists & mathematicians: tinyurl.com/yfvmetdb
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!
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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!
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
Learn more about their ongoing efforts: rit.edu/plasticpollution
October 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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
Learn more about their ongoing efforts: rit.edu/plasticpollution
#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
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#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
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
👉 rit.edu/science/faculty/notable-honorifics
September 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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
👉 rit.edu/science/faculty/notable-honorifics
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
📊 Read his story: rit.edu/science/spotlights/applied-statistics-powers-success-healthcare-finance
August 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
📊 Read his story: rit.edu/science/spotlights/applied-statistics-powers-success-healthcare-finance
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.
August 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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.
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.
August 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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.
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.
August 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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.
#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
August 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#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
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.”
August 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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.”
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
🔗 rit.edu/news/two-students-win-competitive-nasa-awards-graduate-research
August 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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
🔗 rit.edu/news/two-students-win-competitive-nasa-awards-graduate-research
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…
August 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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…
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.
August 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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.
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!
We're proud of our College of Science scholars who presented, engaged thoughtfully, and supported one another. Well done!
August 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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!
We're proud of our College of Science scholars who presented, engaged thoughtfully, and supported one another. Well done!
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.
July 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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.
Zach Zhao, a fourth-year Applied #Stats & Data #Analytics student, is using game theory to model crop decisions under water scarcity through the Emerson #Fellowship. “It’s a great way to dive into #research and prep for grad school. I’m grateful for the chance to work so closely with Dr. Siewe.”
July 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Zach Zhao, a fourth-year Applied #Stats & Data #Analytics student, is using game theory to model crop decisions under water scarcity through the Emerson #Fellowship. “It’s a great way to dive into #research and prep for grad school. I’m grateful for the chance to work so closely with Dr. Siewe.”
TigerSafe is RIT’s official campus safety app, offering real-time alerts and quick access to resources like emergency contacts, mobile BlueLight, and non-emergency support. We encourage all students to download #TigerSafe before arriving on campus to get familiar with its features.
July 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
TigerSafe is RIT’s official campus safety app, offering real-time alerts and quick access to resources like emergency contacts, mobile BlueLight, and non-emergency support. We encourage all students to download #TigerSafe before arriving on campus to get familiar with its features.
Noah Sanderson, a third-year #Physics student at #RIT, is spending the summer in Dr. Qiao’s AOFIM lab through the #Emerson Fellowship. “I’m grateful for the chance to explore this field and learn alongside advanced students. It’s shown me what’s ahead as I keep pursuing this path.”
July 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
RIT #neuroscience research crosses disciplinary boundaries, offering undergrad students abundant opportunities across campus. Students explore how the brain works through fields like visual perception, #AI, and virtual reality.
rit.edu/science/undergraduate-neuroscience-research
rit.edu/science/undergraduate-neuroscience-research
July 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
RIT #neuroscience research crosses disciplinary boundaries, offering undergrad students abundant opportunities across campus. Students explore how the brain works through fields like visual perception, #AI, and virtual reality.
rit.edu/science/undergraduate-neuroscience-research
rit.edu/science/undergraduate-neuroscience-research
Physics major Jonathon Sabrowski is using his Emerson #Fellowship to install a dilution refrigerator and integrate #detectors in RIT’s Experimental Lab for #Astrophysics. “It’s pushed me beyond physics and shown me what real astrophysics research is like. I’m becoming a more well-rounded scientist.”
July 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Physics major Jonathon Sabrowski is using his Emerson #Fellowship to install a dilution refrigerator and integrate #detectors in RIT’s Experimental Lab for #Astrophysics. “It’s pushed me beyond physics and shown me what real astrophysics research is like. I’m becoming a more well-rounded scientist.”