Orchestra and Chorus to Perform in Dec. 16 Holiday Concert at Rensselaer
A holiday concert featuring the Rensselaer Orchestra, the Rensselaer Concert Choir, and a Festival Chorus on Sunday, Dec.16.
Study of Social Network “Check-ins” Shows That Geographic Proximity Is Still the Strongest Predictor of Friendship
The closer you live to another person, the more likely you are to be friends with them despite the growing use and impact of social media.
Nature Materials Study: Boosting Heat Transfer With Nanoglue
Researchers have developed a new method for significantly increasing the heat transfer rate across two different materials.
Novel Antibodies for Combating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Antibodies developed by Rensselaer researchers are unusually effective at preventing the formation of toxic protein particles linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Rensselaer Awarded Prestigious Grant From Henry Luce Foundation To Establish a Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professorship in Computer Science
A five-year $499,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation will establish the Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professorship in Computer Science.
Rensselaer Professor Shawn-Yu Lin Named Fellow of the AAAS
Nano-photonics expert Lin was cited by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for “pioneering and developing photonic crystals.”
Ecoluminance: LRC Develops New Method to Light Roundabouts
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer has developed a concept for roadway illumination called "Ecoluminance".
NSF-Supported Research Data Alliance/U.S. Collaborates with International Partners to Accelerate Data Sharing
The NSF has awarded a $2.5-million grant to Rensselaer to enable its participation in a new international organization to accelerate research data sharing around the globe.
Rensselaer Launches Center To Explore Intersections of Science and Humanities
Rensselaer has launched the new Center for Cognition, Communication, and Culture (CCC).
Scaling Up Success in High-Performance Computing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The combination of powerful new hardware, a talented new director, and a continued industry focus is set to amplify the impact of the supercomputing center.