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.
New Technique Enables High-Sensitivity View of Cellular Functions
Researchers have developed an ultrasensitive method for detecting sugar molecules—or glycans—coming from living organisms.
World Wide Web Expert Jim Hendler Receives Inaugural Strata "Big Data" Award
Professor Jim Hendler has been honored with an inaugural Strata Data Innovation Award, given to individuals who have made significant innovations in the data field.
“Cage/Gould” Concert Commemorates Centenary of John Cage and Legacy of Glenn Gould
“Cage/Gould” features compositions that span John Cage’s career. Philosopher Elie During will be speaking.
“Blue” Light Could Help Teenagers Combat Stress
A new study from the LRC shows that exposure to morning short-wavelength “blue” light has the potential to help sleep-deprived adolescents.
Geomicrobiology Expert Yuri Gorby Joins Rensselaer as Blitman Professor of Engineering
Yuri Gorby recently joined Rensselaer as the Howard N. Blitman ’50 P.E. Career Development Professor in Engineering.