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Learn more about our rankings and recognition Areas of Study Art, Design, and Architecture Business, Management, and Leadership Communications and Digital Media Computing and Information Sciences Engineering and Engineering Technology Environmental Studies and Sustainability Game Design, Development, and Arts Health Professions and Medical Sciences Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Photography, Film, and Animation Science and Math Undeclared and Individualized Study Faces of RIT Take the Leap Michael Oshetski ’03 CEO, Micatu Inc. Focused on making the utility grid more efficient and sustainable, Oshetski, an RIT alum, has a passion for entrepreneurship. Turning a start-up into reality led him to sharing a key piece of advice: Just go for it. Online Face-Off Evan Hirsh Computer Science Trading gloves and helmets for a monitor and a mouse has ushered in a new era in sports: competitive, organized gaming. By mirroring professional eSports, the RIT eSports team pursues competitive gaming at the highest possible level, rivaling the excitement of traditional sports teams. The Physics of Animation Mari Jaye Blanchard Assistant Professor School of Film & Animation To create movement, Blanchard’s classes are full of motion, with students jumping, crawling, and walking to better understand the physics they are trying to draw. Architecture Is Awesome Blair Benson Architecture M.Arch. When Blair changed careers she realized that it is never too late to pursue your passion. Now she embraces the collaborative nature of the design process, combining functionality, aesthetic appeal, and responsible practices in her architectural work. Giving Back Jennifer Wheeler, M.D. BS ’01 Biotechnology Family Medicine After 9/11, Wheeler enlisted in the US Army and served as a doctor in Afghanistan. Now, she practices family medicine and serves as a preceptor to RIT students who are embarking on their own careers in medicine. Making a Positive Impact Katherine Duffy Sociology and International Relations She’s a professional ballet dancer and a humanitarian who spends her free time volunteering at a children’s home in Haiti. Duffy created a degree program in the School of Individualized Study so she can one day establish a non-profit of her own. Where Science Meets Art Zayneb Jaff Pre-health Studies Metals and Jewelry Design Studying health studies has helped Jaff develop her logic and analytical skills. Adding a dual major in metals and jewelry design will prepare her well for medical school, where today’s doctors must be both knowledgeable and innovative in their approaches to patient care. Relationships Are Key to Success Jess Sudol ’06 VP/Civil Dept. 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