RIT Graduate School

Our graduate students took on the challenge of explaining years of research in just three minutes. ⏰
 
Congratulations to the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®️) winners:
First Place: Sagar Lekhak, Imaging Science PhD
Runner-Up: Sherralyn Sneezer, Sustainability PhD
People’s Choice: Priya Benny Chiriyankandath, Biomedical and Chemical Engineering PhD
 
Sagar will go on to represent RIT at the Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Regional 3MT Competition this spring.
 
We are pleased to recognize Dr. Erich Hernandez-Baquero, who earned his PhD in Imaging Science in 2000, as the recipient of the RIT Graduate School’s 2024–25 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented at the 3MT event.

See more moments from the event at rit.edu/graduateschool. Link in bio

Photo: Keith Bullis

Welcoming new beginnings at RIT with President Sanders! 🧡🎉

From last week ☕️🍪🎰🏆🍬🤝

Students will have the opportunity to join incoming RIT President Bill Sanders for a fireside chat from 6:15 PM – 8 PM on Monday, March 3, in the Student Alumni Union, Ingle Auditorium. This is an opportunity for students to engage with the new president in a relaxed and friendly setting. 
 
Students are encouraged to register in advance through campus groups. You can also submit questions in advance via the online submission form. The deadline to submit a question is Thursday, Feb. 27.

Graduate students engaged in a day of focused learning and collaboration at the Writing Retreat on February 1, 2025, led by Mary Jane Curry. A dedicated space to enhance research, share insights and dive deep into the world of academic writing. ✍🏻📝👩🏼‍💻

RIT, quiet under a blanket of snow❄️

📚 Grad students, this is your chance to share your voice and experiences with the community! Whether you’ve mastered a new skill, overcome challenges, or discovered the best study hacks, your journey can inspire and connect with others who are walking a similar path.

We’re looking for blogs that showcase the diverse and unique lives of grad students. Maybe it’s advice for navigating research, reflections on balancing life and academics, or stories of moments that shaped your journey—we want to hear it all!

By sharing your blog, you’ll be featured on our website, reaching a broader audience and connecting with peers who’ll resonate with your experiences. Plus, it’s a great way to add a creative accomplishment to your portfolio.

💻 Submitting is simple! Tap the link in bio or scan the QR code to get started. We can’t wait to read your stories and celebrate your journey.

Feeling the finals stress? We’ve got just what you need!

Stop by at 📍A950 Shed on 🗓️Thursday, Dec 5, from ⏰2-3pm to pick up an exam care package full of goodies to fuel your study sessions.

Brought to you with care by Graduate Senator Jyothi and the Student Government

First-come, first-served - don’t miss out!

Take a moment to unwind and recharge - you deserve it!
Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with good food, great company, and well-earned rest.✨🍂🎃

I am a designer and researcher translating ideas and stories into desired outcomes through visual communication. I love exploring typography, forms, and colours to make vivid, thought-provoking designs. I value sustainable practices and am inclined toward human-centered design, advertising, and motion graphics.

About Award:
Communication Arts 31st Interactive Annual Award winner in the student category

About Project: Amorfe
Interactive Brainstorming Interface
Amorfe is an experimental interactive platform for brainstorming and collaboration of ideas using a multi-touch interface.

The platform allows participants to play around with ideas, merge and split ideas, and use artificial intelligence as a resource to gain new perspectives and outcomes in real time.

The interface is designed to optimize the design process through visuals, making it more engaging, intuitive, fun and inclusive. It leverages AI to streamline the brainstorming and ideation phase.

Developed for multi-touch devices, the simulated prototype allows users to see a potential use case and showcase its utility in user design practices.