Rochester Institute of Technology—Sustainability & Architecture
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a multidisciplinary academic unit of the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, USA. The mission of GIS is to undertake world-class education and research missions in sustainability.
GIS academic and research programs focus on sustainable production, sustainable energy, sustainable mobility, and ecologically friendly information technology systems. These programs are led by a multidisciplinary team of faculty and researchers who collaborate with organizations locally, nationally, and internationally to create implementable solutions to complex sustainability programs.
Academic activities at GIS are complemented by five state-of-the-art research units:
- Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery (C3R): an internationally recognized center for applied research in remanufacturing.
- Center of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing (COESM): dedicated to enhancing the environmental and economic performance of products and processes.
- Center for Sustainable Mobility (CSM): focused on developing viable technologies for sustainable transportation systems and the support of complex equipment systems.
- New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I): a research and technology transfer center funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to provide a state-wide, comprehensive and integrated program of environmental research, technology development and diffusion, outreach, training and education.
- NanoPower Research Labs (NPRL): dedicated to the development of new materials and devices for power generation and storage for microelectronic components and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).
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Featured Programs & Degrees
Architecture
Learn more about the Master of Architecture program and career options here.
Admissions
To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application and meet the minimum requirements.
Program Options
This is a full-time program that begins in the Fall semester and with courses meeting on campus.
Sustainable Systems
Find the details about the MS in Sustainable Systems here.
Admissions
To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, GRE, and meet the minimum requirements.
Program Options
This program is full-time and on campus.
Ph. D. in Sustainability
Find the details about the Ph.D. in Sustainability here.
Admissions
To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application, GRE, and meet the minimum requirements.
Program Options
This program is full-time and begins in the Fall.
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