Winners of the Fall Rensselaer Change the World Challenge Announced

The Paul J. ’69 and Kathleen M. Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently held its biannual Change the World Challenge during which four student teams were named winners for the business concepts they developed to address societal challenges.

Rensselaer Student Yuvraj Chopra Recognized By Nassau County

Yuvraj Chopra, a student in the Lally School of Management and the School of Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, recently received a citation from Nassau County in recognition of the contributions he has made to the region and community. 

Expert Panel on AI in the Capital Region To Feature Deborah McGuinness

Deborah McGuinness, the Tetherless World Senior Constellation Chair at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will provide insights into Artificial Intelligence alongside other leading experts during an upcoming public panel discussion titled “A.I. The Future of Climate, Clean Energy and Cybersecurity in the Capital Region.”

New RPI Podcast Episode Showcases the RAVE

In the latest episode of Why Not Change the World? The RPI Podcast, an electrical engineer and an aerospace engineer describe their vision for how virtual reality can be used to teach a new generation of students.

Rensselaer School of Architecture Students and Faculty Launch Installation at Oslo Architecture Triennale

Students and faculty from the School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently launched an installation at the Oslo Architecture Triennale, the biggest architecture festival in the Nordic region focused on tackling architectural and urban challenges. The installation, Message in a Bottle, will remain up at the Oslo National Museum of Architecture through Sunday, November 24.

Rensselaer Faculty and Students to Pay Tribute to Harriet Tubman

In honor of the 170th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery, students and faculty from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University at Albany, and Albany Law School have collaborated on a pop-up exhibit, which will be on display at the Albany Barn from November 22 to 23.

Rensselaer Industry Day to Foster Collaboration in Solving Global Challenges

TROY, N.Y. — The innovations that will enable greener energy systems, next generation computing, artificially intelligent solutions, and even health-care technology are all being developed right now on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus. These solutions are ripe for research and industry partnerships.

Charles Taylor, Co-Founder of HeartFlow Inc., to Receive Davies Medal

Troy, N.Y. — Charles Taylor ’87, ’91, ’92, recognizes that every person’s heart and health are different, which is why he has spent his career focused on developing a personalized approach to diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease. His visionary work as the co-founder of HeartFlow Inc. is one of the reasons that, later this week, Taylor will be awarded the Davies Medal for Engineering Achievement from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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