Rensselaer Research Teams Receive Funding To Further Understanding of Robotics

Two new research projects from the School of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have been selected by the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute to receive funding to develop tools that will address critical aspects of robotic manufacturing technologies. The projects were chosen as they focus on modernization priorities set by the U.S. Department of Defense while strengthening U.S. manufacturing and empowering workers.

Manoj R. Shah, Former Professor of Practice at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Manoj R. Shah, former Professor of Practice at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his “technical advancements in design, analysis, and applications of electric machines.” As a Professor of Practice in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer, Dr. Shah taught courses in electric power engineering bringing theory and practice together. Dr. Shah continues his engagement with the ECSE department at Rensselaer as a Senior Research Scientist.

True innovation requires big tech, academia and government to work together

In a recent essay in the MIT Technology Review Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson defines how big tech, academia and government can work together to present holistic and innovative ways to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, and provide substantive solutions to build a better and sustainable future. By Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson

Scholars To Explore How Access to Health Care Impacts Social Vulnerability After Natural Disaster

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has received funds from the Natural Hazards Center Research Award Program to study the transportation-related health care access conditions that continue to affect the social vulnerability of Puerto Rican communities years after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in the deadliest U.S.-based natural disaster in 100 years.

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