RIT College of Science

RIT College of Science professor Moumita Das is uncovering the physical principles that make biological cells and tissues resilient and adaptable. Through research that combines physics, mathematics, biophysics, and computational methods, Das explores the fundamental rules that govern living systems. Recently, she co-organized the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology workshop, Expanding the Palette of Mathematics in Biology.

Uncovering the physical principles of biological cells and tissues with AI and Math | Moumita Das Credits: Human elbow joint anatomy graphic courtesy of Magnific: ht...

Today, we’re celebrating an extraordinary milestone for a truly remarkable colleague.

After 20 years of dedicated service to the RIT College of Science, John Galluci is retiring. As Dean Hudson shared, John has been "the epitome of professionalism, quiet, unassuming, dependable, and always committed to follow up and follow through."

And as if retirement weren’t enough to celebrate, today is also John’s birthday and wedding anniversary. Talk about a special day!

Congratulations on all fronts, John, and thank you for 20 years of service. We wish you all the best in retirement and this exciting next chapter. 🎉

Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat. As multidrug-resistant bacteria continue to increase, researchers at RIT are looking for a solution.

Wadsworth working to curb the spread of antibiotic resistance with NIH award

RIT and the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have formed a new collaborative academic pathway providing qualified RIT students the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or a Master of Science in pharmaceutical sciences.

UB Pharmacy, RIT announce partnership for future pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students RIT and University at Buffalo announce an academic pathway for students pursuing degrees in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences.

Congratulations to Anthony Vodacek, RIT professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science on being named a 2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the Africa Regional Research Program.

Dr. Vodacek will lead research focused on developing sensor networks to support regional lake monitoring across the African Great Lakes. Building on prior research and existing datasets, the project will identify opportunities to strengthen long-term environmental monitoring capacity, helping inform sustainable lake management and responsible regional development.

This work reflects the College of Science’s commitment to global collaboration, impactful research, and advancing scientific solutions to complex environmental challenges.

Spectrum News speaks to Ke Xu, assistant professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, about the growing demand for data centers as artificial intelligence use expands and the debate over their economic and environmental impact in New York state.

Pros and cons to potential data center developments In today's artificial intelligence driven world, stakeholders weigh in on New York's data center controversy.

AI is transforming nearly every industry, and RIT’s Frederick and Anna B. Wiedman II Professor Dimah Dera is working to develop adaptable and trustworthy models that support different intelligent sensing technologies. She recently earned a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to support her research and education efforts.

Dimah Dera and students to develop trustworthy AI through NSF CAREER Award RIT imaging science endowed assistant professor Dimah Dera has received an NSF CAREER Award to engage students to develop trustworthy AI.

RIT alumnus Erich Hernandez-Baquero, Ph.D. (imaging science ’00), was selected to serve as assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition, a leadership role helping shape the future of national security and space technology.

We’re proud to celebrate his leadership and the impact RIT alumni continue to make across industry and government.

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Trump taps defense firm execs to lead space acquisition, NRO - Breaking Defense Erich Hernandez-Baquero has been selected to serve as the Space Force’s next acquisition czar, while Roger Mason has been nominated as the next director of the National Reconnaissance Office.

RIT Assistant Professor Ke Xu received a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to research edge computing for AI, helping smart devices process information locally instead of relying on the cloud.

The research could support applications like wearable health devices, robotics, and autonomous sensors while reducing energy use and reliance on large data centers. Xu will also work closely with RIT students on this interdisciplinary research project.

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COSMOS-Web team releases the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web The COMOS-Web research team, co-lead by RIT professor Jeyhan Kartaltepe, has released the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web.