Experience AI Like Never Before: Digital Art Pioneer David Rokeby at RPI
Artificial intelligence isn’t just about algorithms and automation — it’s rooted in centuries of human fascination with consciousness, creativity, and what it means to be human.
Computer Culture Emerged in Canada Through Convergence of Unique History and Governmental Policies
“There is a standard story about how computers developed that is centralized around Silicon Valley; this creation myth of the computer as a uniquely American cultural and social phenomenon,” said Michael Century, a professor in the Department of Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. “That story is not wrong, but it's not the whole story.”
Rensselaer To Celebrate Launch of New Dual Degree in Music and Management
To celebrate the launch of a new dual degree program in music and management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will host Creative Entrepreneurship: The Music-Tech-Business Connection, a presentation and panel discussion, on Monday, April 22. It will be held at 4 p.m. in Studio Beta of the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) on campus and is free and open to the public.
Rensselaer Piano Showcase To Take Place April 17
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will present a piano showcase on Wednesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) on campus. The event, free and open to the public, will feature compositions for up to four pianos in addition to original student work.
Making Music to Connect the World: Earth Week Music Celebration at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences set to debut an innovative artistic performance combining music, philosophy, and the sounds of nature on April 24 in EMPAC.
Geert Lovink, Founding Director of the Institute of Network Cultures, Internationally Renowned Media Theorist and Internet Critic, to Speak at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Internationally renowned Dutch-Australian media theorist and Internet critic, Geert Lovink, will speak at Rensselaer on April 1. Lovink’s is hosted by the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Bach And Beyond: Arts Professor Michael Century To Perform At EMPAC Nov. 6
Michael Century will perform a solo concert at EMPAC showcasing his musical versatility with a repertoire combining classical and experimental pieces, and piano and accordion performances.
Rensselaer Professor Michael Century To Showcase Breadth of Musical Talent in Upcoming Performance
Michael Century will take the stage at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.
Nov. 9 Piano Waves Concert To Feature Works for up to Four Pianos
Concert, With Participation of Rensselaer and College of Saint Rose, Continues Collaboration Between Area Institutions.