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AdvanceRIT’s mission is to enable all RIT faculty, particularly women, to contribute their full potential, increase their representation and retention, and advance their careers.

Advance RIT is open to all faculty, regardless of gender.

AdvanceRIT started as an ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant from the National Science Foundation (Grant No. 1209115) and the office was institutionalized in 2019.

AdvanceRIT plays an instrumental role in:

• Connecting and engaging women faculty in the RIT community.
• Providing opportunities for professional and leadership development for women faculty.
• Supporting efforts for recruiting a diverse faculty critical for achieving excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
• Partnering with affiliated groups, departments, and colleges to support their efforts and bring positive change to RIT.
• Improving the quality of women faculty’s work life.
• Ensuring RIT is a place where all faculty are supported, valued, and respected.

Learn more

AdvanceRIT Podcast: Faculty Spotlight-Trailblazing Women at RIT

Welcome to the AdvanceRIT podcast series: Faculty Spotlight-Trailblazing Women at RIT, the podcast that takes you inside the remarkable journeys of some of the most accomplished women at Rochester Institute of Technology. Here at the forefront of research, innovation, and education, these trailblazers are shaping the future with their expertise, resilience, and dedication.

Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at their inspiring careers, groundbreaking contributions, and the impact they’ve made in their fields and communities. Join us as we explore their stories, celebrate their achievements, and uncover what it truly means to be a leader in academia."

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  Season 1: Episode1
  In the first episode, we spotlight an amazing faculty member who not only excels in scientific research but is also a phenomenal mentor and leader in fostering an inclusive and supportive lab environment.View More about Season 1: Episode1
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  Inaugural Message
  In our inaugural episode, RIT President Dr. David Munson shares his vision for gender equality on campus. Learn about RIT’s initiatives to support women students and faculty, and the bold new plans for the President’s Commission on Women. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the future of inclusivity at RIT

Advance RIT Newsletter

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RIT women faculty in the news

• Faculty exhibit in Venice earns a European Cultural Centre Award
  A group of six faculty members in RIT’s College of Art and Design have earned the University & Research Projects Award from the European Cultural Centre (ECC) for their collection of works, titled “Cultural Disruptors.”
• Lauren Hall on the Campbell Conversations
  WRVO's Campbell Conversations podcast speaks with Lauren Hall, associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts, about the current political landscape and rhetoric.
• Student spotlight: Fulbright student's research applies AI to real-world problems
  Diana Velychko, a Fulbright master’s student in artificial intelligence, is paving the way for more intuitive artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Her work focuses on the intersection of human perception and AI, aiming to bridge the gap between how people see the world and how machines interpret it.
• University researcher leads quantum computing project to improve electrical grid systems
  Yan, an assistant professor of electrical engineering in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, is leading a research team developing advanced optimization models and methods to manage complexities of operating the modern electrical grid through quantum computing.

Creativity begins with people from all walks of life. The credit for the RIT difference belongs to its people. We will attract and support an extraordinary mix of increasingly creative multi-talented students, faculty, and staff; and continue to diversify all segments of our community.
David C. Munson Jr, President

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental aspects of RIT's identity as an institution and are intrinsically tied to its historic strength as one of America's most innovative and forward-looking universities.
Keith Jenkins, Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion

Newsletter Fall 2024

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