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Chip could eliminate animal testing in chemicals, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals industries Troy, N.Y. — A new biochip technology could eliminate animal testing in the chemicals and cosmetics industries, and drastically curtail its use in the development of new pharmaceuticals, according to new findings from a team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of California at Berkeley, and Solidus Biosciences Inc. 

Troy, N.Y. — James A. Knowlton, a senior administrator at the United States Military Academy, has been named director of athletics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Knowlton succeeds Ken Ralph, who joined Colorado College as athletic director in August.

Troy, N.Y. — Thirty-four middle school teams from around the Capital Region, New York state, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut competed Dec. 9 in the FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Power Puzzle Challenge at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The global competition has been brought to the region for the third time through a partnership between General Electric (GE) and Rensselaer.

New technology could enable new cancer treatment techniques and antibacterial coatings Troy, N.Y. — Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new way to seek out specific proteins, including dangerous proteins such as anthrax toxin, and render them harmless using nothing but light. The technique lends itself to the creation of new antibacterial and antimicrobial films to help curb the spread of germs, and also holds promise for new methods of seeking out and killing tumors in the human body.

21st Century Challenge Competition designed to encourage sustainable new business ventures

Troy, N.Y. — Earthquake engineering and soil dynamics expert Ricardo Dobry was recently named Institute Professor of Engineering, one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon a Rensselaer faculty member. 

Troy, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed high honors upon a team of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute faculty and staff for their critical contributions to the rebuilding of New Orleans levees ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Findings may reveal secret to interaction between Earth’s core and mantle Troy, N.Y.— Leslie Hayden’s research into deep Earth interactions has led to some important findings, particularly for someone so new to the field, and the scientific world is paying attention. Hayden, a graduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is first author on a paper to be published in the scientific journal Nature. The findings will be published in the Nov 29, 2007 edition of the journal. 

Troy, N.Y. — Today’s corporate leaders are increasingly aware that growth and success depend on a company’s ability to tap external sources of innovation. Yet many find it difficult to translate that knowledge into action. A new book co-authored by a management professor from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a management professor from Northwestern University presents multiple models that companies can customize to fit their particular circumstances.

Robert Hull