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RIT Dubai team develops communication technology for verbally impaired patients

Solution uses brain signals and eye movements to articulate thoughts through an avatar

November 13,2024 Dubai, UAE: A graduation project developed by a team from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has delivered an innovative solution to help verbally impaired patients to communicate through an avatar-based artificial intelligence model. The project is the work of Emirati electrical engineering graduate, Abdallah Al-Serkal and classmate Ahmad Yousef who spent two years developing and refining the technology during their undergraduate degree studies.

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RIT Dubai convenes international education leaders to advance experiential learning

Forum aims to bridge the gap between local high schools and global universities

October 30,2024 : Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has hosted a delegation of education leaders from India and China to discuss the future of experiential learning in bridging the gap between high school and university. The two-day Educreator forum, staged at the university’s internationally renowned Innovation Center, also showcased the growing reputation of Dubai as a global hub for education.

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General Motors and RIT Dubai collaborate to secure valuable internships for budding talent

Academia and industry unite to nurture STEM skills among future workforce.

September 16,2024: Dubai, UAE: Four students from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai recently secured prestigious internship opportunities with renowned automotive manufacturer, General Motors, to apply their technical talents in the workplace while pursuing their university studies.

The collaboration between RIT Dubai and General Motors Africa and Middle East reflects the organizations’ shared goals to nurture the next generation of STEM talent and increase equitable access to skills and professional development in the field.

RIT Dubai’s students, Abdullah Adawi, Anas Nazzal,  and Shahd Salahat, embarked on their internships with General Motors.

Senior industrial engineering students, Abdullah Adawi, Anas Nazzal, and Tala Hassouna, and psychology major, Shahd Salahat, embarked on their internships during the recent summer break, contributing to several projects across different departments, while developing new skills along the way.

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RIT Dubai to launch Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design

New degree program to prepare students for the future of digital communication and design

June 04,2024 , Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai is set to launch a new undergraduate degree program that will prepare students for work in the rapidly evolving fields of new media, interactive design, and mobile applications.  The Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design will be open to applicants looking to combine technology and creativity, to take them to the forefront of future digital communications.

Students in New Media Design Lab – RIT

Focussing on the increasing role of the internet and smart devices in reaching and influencing audiences, the new program will equip participants with advanced skills in visual design, communication, and user experiences, across a full spectrum of digital products and interfaces. Students will have the opportunity to take on real-world challenges and design cutting-edge interactive solutions, ranging from mobile applications to fully immersive digital environments, while experimenting with augmented and virtual realities.

Student in New Media Design Workshop – RIT

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