School of Information at RIT

A few photos from the MS in AI Capstone Poster Showcase, which took place the other week.

We are so proud of everyone who presented and were delighted to see our graduates share their work! 🎓

Congratulations to Liam Ryan(pic 1), who won the Best Poster Award; Leona Joseph(pic 2) was runner-up, and to Charitha Madhamsetty (pic 3), who received the Best Social Impact Award; Sindhu Pasupuleti (pic 4) was the runner-up. 🏆

Vetrivel Maheswaran, an Information Technology and Analytics student who graduated this May, was recently featured in RIT's University Blog.

In the blog, A Graduate Student’s Guide to Getting Work Done in Golisano College, Vetrivel details his personal guide to navigating the College of Computing. He lists the best labs for productivity, quiet places to work, and discusses what makes Golisano such a hub for computing and technology.

You can read his full guide here: https://www.rit.edu/blog/graduate-students-guide-getting-work-done-golisano-college

Congratulations to Shevette Wilson, Senior Staff Specialist in the School of Information, who was the recipient of the 2025 - 2026 Staff Excellence Award! 🥳

The award recognizes a staff member who consistently exceeds expectations while making a significant impact on the college through innovation, integrity, and professionalism.

Please join us in congratulating and thanking Shevette for everything she does for the iSchool!

Join us on the second floor of Golisano this Friday, May 8th, at 12:00pm for the iSchool's Commencement Reception! Bring your family and loved ones, enjoy some food, and celebrate all your achievements with your fellow students, faculty, and staff. We can't wait to see all of our graduates there.

When: Friday, May 8th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: 2nd floor GOL

Reminder: the College of Computing is having two ceremonies this year. iSchool students will be walking during the second ceremony in the Gordon Field House on Saturday, May 9th. Please arrive for line-up at 11:30am. The ceremony starts at 12:30pm.

Congratulations to Swetha Srinivasan, our graduate department delegate! 🥳

Swetha Srinivasan is graduating this spring with an MS in information technology and analytics. She was first inspired to come to RIT after participating in a research study with School of Information professor Nirmala Shenoy while in her third year of undergrad at India’s Kumaraguru College of Technology. Upon arriving to RIT, Swetha began attending College Activities Board events, using them as opportunities to connect with Rochester’s culture and community. Her data engineering internship at Foundry further strengthened these local ties, as she also volunteered with the Rochester City School District during her tenure there. Additionally, she served as a student engagement assistant for International Student Services at RIT, where she welcomed over 600 international students to campus. Since completing her requirements in December, Swetha has started working at Nazareth University as a data analyst. The RIT Community inspired her to work in higher education and contribute to the education of students.

The University wide Career Fair is Wednesday, February 25th! Remember to update your resume, research the employers, and prepare your elevator pitch ahead of time. Tomorrow, make sure you dress professionally, read about each company while you wait in line, and have a portfolio or folder of resumes ready to hand out. We wish you all the best of luck!

RIT Career Services has lots more advice to help you make the most of your time at the Career Fair. You can view their full guide at: https://www.rit.edu/careerservices/career-fair-info-students

Our first Game Night of the semester is this Friday, February 20th! Join us from 5-9pm in GOL-2400 for:
🍕Free pizza
🕹All of the games
✌️Good vibes

Please join us in congratulating iSchool lecturer, Dean Ganskop, on being selected as a recipient of the 2025-2026 Provost’s Innovative Teaching Award! This award recognizes a full-time RIT faculty member who teaches in effective and innovative ways that improve the student educational experience. He will receive the award during the Celebration of Teaching and Scholarship 2026 dinner and ceremony on April 8th.

Co-director of RIT's Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (CAIR) Lab and iSchool associate professor Kristen Shinohara discussed typeface considerations for accessibility with NPR’s Michel Martin.

https://www.npr.org/2025/12/11/nx-s1-5639915/u-s-state-department-changes-official-font-from-calibri-back-to-times-new-roman

Temperatures are going to be below freezing throughout the weekend and most of next week. If you don't have warm enough clothes for your walk to class and finals, stop by Bern's Closet. They offer RIT students much-needed clothing items, generously donated by RIT staff, faculty, and Greater Rochester community members, with the goal for students to leave with a professional looking outfit or seasonal clothing—at no cost to them. Students can visit Bern's Closet Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturdays between 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

And reminder that the college-wide holiday party is Monday, December 8th, from 1:30pm - 3:30pm throughout the first floor of Golisano.

Then Tuesday, the college is holding it's next snack and study session from 5:00pm - 7:30pm in GOL-1710-1730 (CYBER).