Researchers Reveal HIV Peptide's Possible Pathway Into the Cell
A computer generated image of a cell membrane being “pierced” by HIV peptides.
At Rensselaer, Freshman Applications Jump 100 Percent in Three Years
Applications increase another 10 percent from 2007 to new record level Troy, N.Y. — More than 11,000 high school students have filed applications to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, according to numbers released today by Rensselaer Admissions. The record number of applications for 2008 is up 10 percent from the previous year, and it is more than double the number received just three years ago in 2005.
Rensselaer Professor Achille Messac Elected Fellow of AIAA
Troy, N.Y. — Design optimization pioneer Achille Messac, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been elected a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). An award to commemorate this honor will be presented at an AIAA gala on May 14 in Washington, D.C.
Physicists Uncover New Solution for Cosmic Collisions
Troy, N.Y. — It turns out that our math teachers were right: being able to solve problems without a calculator does come in handy in the “real” world. Two theoretical physicists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have used what they call “pen-and-paper math” to describe the motion of interstellar shock waves — violent events associated with the birth of stars and planets.
Duquette Named Horton Professor of Materials Engineering at Rensselaer
Troy, N.Y. — Corrosion expert David Duquette, of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been named John Tod Horton Distinguished Professor in Materials Engineering. The endowed professorship is one of the highest honors bestowed on a Rensselaer faculty member.
Study Says Telecommuting May Harm Workers Left Behind in the Office
First-of-its-kind research addresses impact of virtual work on non-teleworkers Troy, N.Y. — As telecommuting and other forms of virtual work become increasingly popular, what happens to the workers who are left behind in the office? A new study by a management professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute suggests that the prevalence of telecommuters in an office can adversely impact coworkers who do not telecommute in terms of their job satisfaction and likelihood that they will leave the company.
Rensselaer Researcher Named Fellow of the American Academy of Mechanics
Troy, N.Y. — Jacob Fish, the Rosalind and John J. Redfern Chaired Professor of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and director of the university’s Multiscale Science and Engineering Center, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Mechanics (AAM).
Computer Vision Expert To Head Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer
New professor’s research involves heart and eye modeling, smart satellite imaging Troy, N.Y. — Professor Kim Boyer has joined the faculty of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as head of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering.
NSF Grant To Help Upstate Colleges Recruit Minority Students Into STEM Fields
Rensselaer among several institutions to receive grant Troy, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation has awarded $3 million over five years to an alliance of upstate colleges and universities, including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, to enroll and graduate more minority students from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree programs.
Rensselaer Students Rewarded for Innovative Ideas To "Change the World"
Troy, N.Y. — Five teams of students are being rewarded for imagining innovative ways to make the world a better place, from a low-cost solar water purification system to a “smart badge” for law enforcement officers.