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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is proud to announce a special event celebrating the life and legacy of one of RPI alumnus Garnet Douglass Baltimore 1881, a pioneering civil engineer, landscape architect, and the first African American graduate of RPI. A visionary in his field, Baltimore made lasting contributions to the Troy community through his innovative infrastructure projects and the design of some of the city’s most cherished landscapes. In recognition of his achievements, a New York State Historical Marker will be unveiled in his honor.  

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) announced it will award honorary degrees in engineering to Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, and R. J. Scaringe, ‘05, founder and CEO of Rivian.

TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s (RPI) Rensselaer Orchestra and the Empire State Youth Orchestra’s (ESYO) Symphony Orchestra are thrilled to announce their second annual side-by-side concerts, “Fluid Realities.”

Mohammed J. Zaki, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been named a 2025 Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), one of the highest honors in applied mathematics and computational science.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) unveiled a cutting-edge nuclear training lab with a ribbon-cutting in Room 2027 of the Jonsson Engineering Center (JEC), a hub of RPI’s School of Engineering on its Troy campus.

Lung cancer is one of the most challenging diseases, making early diagnosis crucial for effective treatment. Fortunately, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming lung cancer screening, improving both accuracy and efficiency.

Biotechnology researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) are working to further improve mRNA therapeutics, with the aim of reducing manufacturing costs and enabling additional therapeutic uses for mRNA technology.

The Rensselaer Cybersecurity Collaboratory (RCC) continues to make its mark in the world of Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, with two impressive performances this academic year.

Oshani Seneviratne, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Web Science Trust Network of Labs (WSTNet), effective January 1, 2025.

The stirring sounds of America’s military musical heritage will fill the air as the West Point Band performs its acclaimed “West Point on the March” concert at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. This free event presents a wide-ranging evening of classic marches and patriotic tunes, showcasing the talents of the U.S. Army’s oldest active band.To RSVP, click here