Michael M. Abbott was an internationally recognized expert in thermodynamics Troy, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is honoring the legacy of celebrated chemical engineering professor Michael M. Abbott through a lecture series in his name. Abbott, who devoted more than 35 years to Rensselaer as a teacher, researcher, and student, died May 31, 2006.
TROY, N.Y. — James A. Hendler, a renowned computer scientist and World Wide Web researcher, has been appointed senior constellation professor of the Tetherless World Research Constellation at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Hendler will join Rensselaer Jan. 1, 2007.
Troy, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws at Harvard University’s 355th Commencement Exercises today in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Troy, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today announced that Amy and David Jaffe, Class of 1964, have made a gift of $1 million to create the Jaffe Fund for Experimental Media and Performing Arts. The Jaffe Fund will support commissions, performances, and productions of contemporary work over the next five years.
Troy, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson today announced the appointment of James G. Nondorf as the vice president for enrollment. The vice president for enrollment is responsible for undergraduate and graduate admissions and will oversee the office of financial aid.
TROY, N.Y. — Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, and Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center have discovered the presence of the genetic material RNA in the centrosome, the organizing structure inside each cell that assures proper cell division.
Peter Bohlin ’58, Santiago Calatrava, and Frederick W. Smith also receive honorary degrees
Troy, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will hold its 200th Commencement on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. on the Harkness Field, where approximately 1,300 students will be awarded their degrees. During the ceremony, Rensselaer will award 928 bachelor’s degrees, 286 master’s degrees, and 98 doctoral degrees.
A discussion on “global leadership and innovation” Troy, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s 2006 Commencement honorees — General Wesley K. Clark, Peter Bohlin ’58, and Santiago Calatrava — will join President Shirley Ann Jackson in a colloquy on “Global Leadership and Innovation,” on Friday, May 19, at 4 p.m. at the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies on 15th Street (at College Avenue) in Troy, N.Y.