Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences at #RIT, is featured on KPFA's Green Street podcast talking about her work uncovering the sources of plastic pollution that end up in our water. #plasticpollution

Our @ritscience.bsky.social is continuing its upward trajectory in #research and #innovation! Four new #RIT tenure-track faculty positions will receive funding from the @simonsfoundation.org. www.rit.edu/news/simons-... .

RIT alum Spencer Richman ’20 combines #biology and computing in his work as a Bioinformatics Software Engineer at Labcorp’s Personal Genome Diagnostics. He develops software that transforms #genomic data into tools for #cancer profiling, connecting computation with real-world medical applications.

A spider in space?! @ritscience.bsky.social researchers have revealed a clearer-than-ever view of the Red Spider Nebula, named for its distinct shape. This new, dramatic image is the @esa.int photo of the month! The Milky Way is festively creepy and crawly for Halloween 🎃 www.rit.edu/news/rit-res...

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

After just one day in RIT’s Imaging Science program, Anjali Jogeshwar told her mom, “There’s so much to learn here. A master’s won’t be enough.” That moment led her to pursue a Ph.D. and launch a career building 360° and space-ready cameras @circleoptics.bsky.social.

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

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

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.

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! 👩🏼‍🔬🧬✨

#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

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.”

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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!

What can a baby planet teach us about the #universe? At just 8 million years old, TOI 1227b is helping scientists uncover how planets form and evolve. The discovery was led by Attila Varga, a Ph.D. student in #astrophysical sciences and technology at #RIT.

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.”

RIT College of Science @ritscience.bsky.social researchers will continue to unlock some of the universe's mysteries as part of nine NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) @nasawebb.extwitter.link Cycle 4 programs. Learn more about the proposals RIT is investigating: www.rit.edu/news/rit-res...

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.”

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

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.”

RIT Counseling and Psychological Services offers confidential mental health support right in the College of Science. As an embedded therapist, Ayushma Basnet understands our students and tailors care to their unique needs.

Last Thursday we launched our plastic limnocorral experiment at Tait Preserve! We have been working on this for a year now so we're very excited to start getting results! Stay tuned to hear more about this experiment and what we find. #PlasticPollution #Microplastics @ritscience.bsky.social

Undergraduate research is at the heart of mathematics and statistics at #RIT. Students team up with faculty on projects from pure math to applied #stats, gaining experience for grad school and #data science careers. Learn more: rit.edu/science/undergraduate-mathematics-and-statistics-research

#RIT’s Office of Career Services & Co-op helps students explore careers, gain experience, and prepare for #co-ops, internships, and jobs. In the College of Science, students can connect with #Career Advisor Korinne Shaver for personalized support. rit.edu/careerservices/

When most people hear “uranium,” they picture mushroom clouds, Cold War standoffs, or glowing green rods from sci-fi. But it’s also a common element with a major impact on energy, medicine, and geopolitics. André Hudson, dean of #RIT’s College of Science, shares more in The Conversation.

Numerous members of the #RIT community will participate in exploring the universe during the James Webb #Space Telescope’s fourth cycle, set to begin in early July.

It is not goodbye; it's until we meet again. Thank you, Dave and Nancy, for eight amazing years dedicated to our Tiger community! #ThankYou #memories #RIT

Undergraduate research is a core part of the #RIT life sciences experience. Students can dive into hands-on projects from their first year, developing lab skills, #scientific writing, and real-world experience. Learn more about #LifeSciences: www.rit.edu/science/undergraduate-life-sciences-research

At RIT’s #LifeSciences school, students get hands-on with #molecularbiology tools like gel electrophoresis and DNA analysis building skills for #gradschool, #medschool, and #research careers.

Hear from Alonso about how our community cleanups work. We cleaned more than 230 pounds of #litter with the Seneca Park Zoo on Saturday! #cleanup #CommunityScience #communityscience #plasticpollution #rochesterny @rittigers.bsky.social @ritscience.bsky.social

Do you love to build, tinker, and explore how things work? If you're into remote-controlled aircraft, hands-on projects, or interested in #science, engineering, #math, or computer science, check out Imaging Science. It's where curiosity meets innovation.

RIT scientists were involved in a published paper about new evidence of intermediate-mass black holes, or black holes with masses between 100 and 100,000 times the mass of the sun.