Wednesday 2:30-4:00pm

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science tour and demos

There more to the spectrum than what meets the eye. Come learn how scientist use all sorts of image capture to make sense of the world around us. Hyperspectral imaging from a drone helps farmers apply pesticides only where needed, reducing pollution of lakes and rivers. Large-scale goniometry reveals the sand and water content of beaches. Lidar is used to understand what’s beneath the rainforest canopy. Multispectral imaging reveals invisible text on ancient documents, removed by man and nature centuries ago. Virtual reality paired with eye tracking provides clues to improve the driving skills of recovering stroke patients. Learn about these technologies at the Center for Imaging Science.

Meet in the main lobby, just inside the main entrance.

MAGIC Spell Studios

MAGIC stands for: Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity and was founded in 2013. MAGIC Spell Studios opened in 2018 and is a 52,000 square feet devoted to media research and production. 

Monday 4:15-5:15pm  OR   Wednesday 2:30-4:15pm

Tour the Cary Graphic Arts Collection

Get hands-on with history! Join us for a tour of RIT’s Cary Graphic Arts Collection, a rare book and special collections library dedicated to the history of printing and graphic communication. You'll have the opportunity to view highlights from the library’s vast collection and print your own keepsake on a 19th-century printing press.

Monday 2:30-4:15pm  OR   Wednesday 4:15-5:45pm

Art & Architecture Walking Tour

RIT moved to its current location in 1968 and because of the importance of visual arts to the Institute, two percent of the construction budget was allocated for purchasing art for the campus. Mrs. Vanderbilt Webb, founder of the School for American Crafts was on the design planning committee of the new campus. She was knowledgeable about art and particularly instrumental in identifying and selecting an impressive group of works for the new campus. Some of RIT’s most prominent pieces include large works by world-renowned artists including Josef Albers, Henry Moore, Jose de Rivera, Alistair Bevington and Harry Bertoia.

The walking tour will include many of these prominent works.

Wednesday 2:30-5:00pm

Munsell Color Science Laboratory Open House

Visit with faculty and students of the Lab, and learn all about their cutting edge color science research. During that tour, please join Mark Fairchild who will be signing copies of his latest book, Munsell Trees: A Season of Leaves and Colors. Images from the book were featured at Color Impact 2023. You’ll also have a chance to learn about other RIT Press titles on topics such as photography, art, and design.”