Stories by Patrick Montanaro

Pioneering Robotics at RIT

Written by Patrick Montanaro on Sat 05/02/2009 at 2:57 pm

We live in a world where technology is constantly changing. At the forefront of this industrial metamorphosis is the field of robotics. RIT, in association with Mechanical Engineering clubs, gives students the opportunity to work hands-on in this field to progress the development of machines.

Taking A Chance: Calculating Luck at RIT

Written by Patrick Montanaro on Sat 05/02/2009 at 12:56 pm

History is filled with various interpretations of luck and chance. Egyptian Mamluks created a system of cards that were able to translate divine fortune. Mid seventeenth century numerology served much of the same purpose. In Chinese culture, shaken incense was sought to decipher luck… For a modern age, chance can be calculated by the engineering minds in Building 9 at RIT.