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Chemistry for a Cause is one of the projects competing in this semester's Tiger Tank new business competition, hosted by the Albert J. Simone Center for Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Here chemistry students Jacky Lim, left, and Ryan Le Tourneau run tests in the lab. Chemistry for a Cause offers targeted molecular imaging agents designed for photoacoustic imaging— an inexpensive and non-invasive method for the detection of cancer.

Photo alumnus realizes dream of MoMA exhibit

Willie Osterman still recalls the time in the mid-1980s when— as is the RIT photography professor's custom every year—he asked his introductory photography students where they wanted to be in 10 years or so. "Without hesitation from the middle of the room a hand went up and Walid Raad said he was going to have a solo show at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)," recalled Osterman, the fine art photography program chair in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. Sure enough, MoMA recently presented the first comprehensive American survey of Raad '89 (professional photographic illustration) featuring his work in photography, video, sculpture and performance from the last 25 years. Read More >>

Students to compete on ABC's 'BattleBots' competition

Four RIT students will be competing in the second season of BattleBots, the hit television show that pairs dueling robots that may shoot fire, twist metal and crush their opponents. "We have a great driver and more than 30 years of combined experience in the U.S. FIRST Robotics competitions," said Bennett Wong, a first-year manufacturing engineering technology major from Rutherford, N.J. "We're not just a bunch of clueless college kids. We know what we need to do and are prepared to compete with the professionals." Read More >>

Simply Eats: Safe, quality dining for those with allergies

When Mitchell Goepel was a freshman, he remembers waiting 20 minutes for his gluten-free food at Gracie's to be prepared. Now with Simply Eats, a food station dedicated to eliminating the top eight food allergens, the fourth-year mechanical engineering student can choose from a variety of dishes any time during lunch or dinner. "I can actually grab food and be able to eat with my friends without them having to wait for me," said Goepel, who has celiac disease and enjoys eating the gluten-free chicken patties and pasta. Providing customers who may have a common allergy or intolerance with safe food at their convenience is the main goal of Simply Eats. The menu composed of more than 400 recipes eliminates allergens such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish and finned fish. Read More >>