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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Researchers Play Key Role in Development of “Closed Loop” Artificial Pancreas Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are combining automation techniques from oil refining and other diverse areas to help create a closed-loop artificial pancreas. The device will automatically monitor blood sugar levels and administer insulin to patients with Type 1 diabetes, and aims to remove much of the guesswork for those living with the chronic disease.

Nanomechanics Expert Cited for Research on Multiscale Aspects of Deformation and Fracture Nanomechanics and multiscale modeling expert Catalin Picu, professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Research Led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scientist Finds Evidence That Early Antarctic Circumpolar Current Development Impacted Global Climate

Rensselaer Researchers Win $1.2 Million NIH Grant To Develop New Software for Assessing, Analyzing Patient Radiation Exposure From X-ray CT Imaging A new $1.2 million study led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks to develop software for calculating and tracking a patient’s radiation exposure from diagnostic X-ray CT scans.

University’s Pair of World-Class Research Centers Investigate the “Whys and Hows” of Lighting Lighting technology touches nearly everything we do — from illuminating our homes and workplaces, to making a left turn at an intersection, or snapping a photo with a cell phone. Given the sheer ubiquity of lighting, it’s easy to take the technology for granted — but lighting is the subject of intense scrutiny by scientists at two Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute research centers.

Public Encouraged to Attend Conversation with U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough, and Retired Rensselaer Board Chairman and Member Samuel F. Heffner On May 27, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will continue its annual tradition of inviting the campus and Capital Region communities to attend and participate in a far-reaching discussion with some of the nation’s most important and vibrant thinkers.

This year, 1,700 students will receive degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday, May 28, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) stadium. They represent the next generation of leaders, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, patent holders, game designers, and innovators, in fields ranging from engineering to architecture, from fine arts to science, from game design to information technology, and from business to the military.

Cyberinfrastructure Expert James Myers To Join U.S. Council on Competitiveness HPC Advisory Committee James Myers

Bloomberg BusinessWeek has ranked the Lally School of Management & Technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the top spot in the nation for financial management and corporate strategy. The rankings are part of the Bloomberg BusinessWeek 2011 list of top undergraduate specialty business programs.