I grew up in Schenectady and as a kid one of my favorite Electric City excursions was a trip to the science museum and, even better, the planetarium it contained. I have fond memories of snuggling into the reclining planetarium chairs and watching as stars, planets and constellations were pointed out, visiting the museum’s optical […]
The NSF has awarded a five-year, $5 million grant to Rensselaer and partners to expand US leadership through the Research Data Alliance (RDA).
A new book by Aparna Gupta shows how simulation modeling and analysis can be utilized to help solve risk management problems.
World-leading bioseparations expert Georges Belfort was recently elected a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Nanomaterials Expert Ganpati Ramanath Named John Tod Horton ’52 Professor of Materials Engineering at Rensselaer.
Shawn Kantor, a distinguished economist, was recently named head of the Department of Economics at Rensselaer.
Fractals — endlessly repeating patterns that are self-similar at different scales and are found throughout nature (see: seashells, trees, leaves, and the Romanesco broccoli above) — also frequently appear in design in Africa, from fabric to buildings to entire villages, as Rensselaer Science and Technology Studies professor Ron Eglash explained in his fascinating 2007 TED […]
Starting next week, scientists will create a high-resolution contour map and images of the lakebed and surrounding mountains.
A pair of regional companies spun off from Rensselaer are highlighted in a new national report by The Science Coalition.
The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences has appointed Robert Nideffer head of the Arts Department this summer.