Welcome to In Focus, a vodcast series from RIT/NTID (Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf) that spotlights the people, programs, and ideas shaping the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

In this premiere episode, host Blake Nitko (NTID Class of 2014) sits down with Dr. Caroline “Carrie” Solomon, President of RIT/NTID, to explore her journey from biological oceanographer to educational leader. Discover how her lifelong curiosity about the environment evolved into a passion for empowering Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, fostering accessibility, and advancing inclusive excellence in higher education.

In this conversation:
• Dr. Solomon’s journey from studying water quality to leading NTID
• How science and curiosity shaped her career path
• The importance of accessibility and innovation in education
• Her vision for the future of NTID and the Deaf community

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About the Series:
In Focus is a bi-monthly vodcast from RIT/NTID that brings you closer to the people who inspire, innovate, and lead within the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Hosted by RIT/NTID alum Blake Nitko (’14), each episode offers meaningful conversations that highlight how accessibility, creativity, and connection continue to shape the future of education and technology.