Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons Uranium enrichment concentrates one specific type of the atom to create a substance that can generate massive amounts of energy.

Uranium isn't just for nuclear weapons. This common element powers 10% of global electricity, fuels nuclear submarines and aids cancer treatments. We had a biochemist explain the science behind uranium enrichment. By @hudsonlabrit.bsky.social @rittigers.bsky.social:
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Thank you Dr. Stack-Whitney

Grateful for our incredible @ritscience.bsky.social alumni. It was a pleasure meeting and connecting with so many impressive Tigers. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet and share their journeys, and a special shoutout to my colleague Margaret Rollins!

"Reflection fuels #discovery." Dean Hudson highlights the importance of pausing to reflect and find inspiration. At #RIT College of #Science, we believe science isn’t just about the lab—it’s about understanding the world, our place in it, and shaping the future.

RIT professor leads research showing true structure of the iconic Ring Nebula RIT Professor Joel Kastner leads a research team that determines the true three-dimensional structure of the iconic Ring Nebula.

#RIT Professor Joel Kastner and his research team have revealed the clearest ever 3D view of the Ring Nebula, one of the most photographed objects in our night sky since 1886. This research gives us an unprecedented look at the true structure of this cosmic wonder. #nasa #space #ringnebula #science

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Congrats! Dr. Dina Newman, Prof. in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences for winning the 2024-25 Provost’s Innovative Teaching Award! This award celebrates her outstanding contributions to enhancing the experience of our scholars and advancing new methodologies for teaching and learning.

We’re proud to announce Dr. Dimah Dera, Assistant Professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, has been appointed as the Frederick and Anna B. Wiedman II Endowed Chair! This prestigious endowment honors her achievements in #research, scholarship, and #teaching excellence at RIT.

Join us April 3, 2025, for the RIT College of Science's Imaging Science Spring Industrial Associates Symposium at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center! 🎉 Free for RIT students—register now: lnkd.in/gAGkAcn4 #ImagingScience #RIT

Where does black fall on the color spectrum? A color scientist explains Black doesn’t appear in the visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. So why do we still see it?

Michael Murdoch, associate professor of color science at RIT, answers this Curious Kids question for @us.theconversation.com breaking down the science behind black and how we perceive it. #colorscience #science

Congrats to Dr. Lea Michel, Professor in Chemistry & Materials Science and College of Science DEI Director, on receiving the Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching! 🎉 This award honors faculty who excel in teaching and support student success. Well deserved! 👏 #RITScience #TeachingExcellence

Is Avoiding Microplastics Even Possible? Here’s What Experts Say Read this if you’re wondering what you can actually do to reduce exposure (and if it’s even worth trying).

Can you really avoid microplastics? 🤔 Experts weigh in on whether reducing exposure is possible. SELF spoke with Christy Tyler, professor in RIT’s Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, to break it down. #microplastics #plasticpollution

Don’t miss this snapshot of innovation from 2024! RIT’s School of #Chemistry and Materials Science newsletter, The Schlieren, highlights the research, student and faculty achievements of the past year. Read it here: rit.edu/science/sites/rit.edu.science/files/2025-02/RIT_Chemistry_Schlieren_2024.pdf

Rochester Prep High School students gain research experience at RIT RIT-Rochester Prep High School Partnership gives high school seniors college-level research experience with faculty mentors.

Rochester Prep high school seniors completed a capstone #RIT program, engaging in hands-on #research. This initiative pairs high school students with faculty mentors for early exposure to college-level research and a preview of the #college experience. #ROC www.rit.edu/news/rochest...

The College of Science is shaping the future by empowering women in science every day.
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RIT Research Minute: Soft Matter Signaling YouTube video by Rochester Institute of Technology

Professor Jairo Diaz and his #research team are experimenting with soft matter to create new materials for the future. Learn how they’re changing the internal structure of tiny microscopic droplets to create something new.

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I was worried I didn’t belong in science—until I discovered many researchers feel the same way Impostor syndrome can be a sign of growth rather than failure, this Ph.D. student writes

I was worried I didn’t belong in science—until I discovered many researchers feel the same way | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

RIT partners with Vellore Institute of Technology for AI and data science summit Rochester Institute of Technology and Vellore Institute of Technology recently hosted an AI and data science summit in Chennai, India.

#RIT and Vellore Institute of Technology collaborated to host the #AI and Data Science Summit in Chennai, India. The event focused on establishing a joint Center of Excellence in AI to drive innovative #research, education, and industry partnerships. #tech #technology
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#RIT Tigers are making waves! Dean Hudson connected with alumni who are leading, innovating, and making an impact worldwide.

A special shoutout to our College of Science grads who joined him in San Francisco—your success continues to inspire!

Get to know RIT's next president! #RIT #college #shorts #shortsvideo #shortsfeed #rochester YouTube video by Rochester Institute of Technology

Another chance to learn more about our next president, including the answer to an important question: Is Ollie the labradoodle coming to campus? #dogs #doggos www.youtube.com/shorts/FpVcN...