Rensselaer Appoints Biotechnology, Administrative, and Education Leader Jonathan S. Dordick as Vice President for Research
Jonathan S. Dordick has been appointed vice president for research, effective today.
Light From Self-Luminous Tablet Computers Can Affect Evening Melatonin, Delaying Sleep
A new study shows that a two-hour exposure to electronic devices with self-luminous “backlit” displays causes melatonin suppression.
Rensselaer Named as One of the Nation’s Best 377 Colleges by Princeton Review in 2013 Annual College Guide
Rensselaer is one of the country's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review.
Two Rensselaer Alumni Honored as Presidential Early Career Award Winners
Two Rensselaer graduates have been honored as recipients of the national Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Welcomes Members of the Class of 2016
The incoming Class of 2016 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute promises to be an exceptional group, with an increase in average SAT scores, and more than 100 receiving a perfect 800 SAT critical reading or math score.
Batteries Made From World’s Thinnest Material Could Power Tomorrow’s Electric Cars
A new graphene anode material can be charged or discharged 10 times faster than conventional graphite anodes used in today’s lithium (Li)-ion batteries.
On The Ground With Curiosity
Now that NASA rover Curiosity is safely on the ground, it’s starting to take its bearings and perform its mission—analyzing the rock and soil of the Martian surface for clues to the planet’s past, particularly with regard to the presence of water, and the potential for habitability. As a member of the science team that’s […]
Touchdown!
At 1:32 a.m. Eastern time, the NASA rover Curiosity safely touched down on the surface of Mars after a journey of more than 300 million miles and a harrowing descent from orbit, complete with parachutes, rockets, and the perilous “sky crane manuever.” As a member of the science team for Curiosity, Rensselaer Dean of Science Laurie […]
LRC’s Bullough Authors National Academies Report on LED Airfield Lighting
Light-emitting diode (LED) technology holds significant promise for airfield lighting in the U.S.
Rensselaer Professor Steven Cramer Elected Fellow of American Chemical Society
Bioseparations and bioprocessing expert Steven Cramer, the William Weightman Walker Professor of Polymer Engineering, was elected a fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS).