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The 2025 McKinney Writing Contest is open, and both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit entries in a wide range of categories to win cash prizes! Entries are due by midnight on March 11, 2025. Please see the McKinney Writing Contest page for more information, or email the contest committee if you have questions.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Register to join Rensselaer at Work faculty for a session covering Rensselaer’s online, project-based Master of Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering. Learn how professionals can develop their practice in core mechanical disciplines while being able to customize the program to fit their needs!
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Learn the basics of correct thesis organization and format, appropriate paper attribution and reference citation styles—plus review the most commonly found mistakes and ways to avoid them! This workshop is for any student who will be writing an MS thesis or PhD dissertation, so be sure to register and bring your questions!
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:00 AM - Wed , January 22, 2025 5:00 PM - The Center for Materials, Devices and Integrated Systems’ Micro and NanoFabrication Clean Room offers a four-module certificate program for undergraduates, an exciting opportunity for those planning to pursue a graduate degree or those looking to prepare for a professional career in microelectronics, medical, and energy industries. Applications for the Spring Term are due by January 22.
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - The Mueller Center Campus Recreation and Wellness team will be offering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification trainings for students. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Emma Atkinson in the Mueller Center.
The Office of Undergraduate Education is currently accepting Undergraduate Research Program (URP) applications for the Spring 2025 semester! Full- and part-time undergraduate students may pursue research for academic credit or as a paid research assistant. Visit Undergraduate Research Program for more information. Application deadline is Monday, January 20, 2025.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - The Red & White student organization is hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop, run by alum Dr. Bill Blanchfield, that aims to educate students on topics such as pensions, 401ks and investments. Register if you plan to attend!
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Rensselaer students! Connect with friends at the free EMPAC+ Pizza Pre-show, then join the one-night-only film and talk program with theatermaker and choreographer Jack Ferver! Register now for "Dramatis Personae,” in which you'll discover the ideas and techniques of Ferver's MY TOWN, then plan to arrive early with your RPI ID.
At 4:00pm on Wednesday, January 22 in Amos Eaton 217, all are welcome to join Cameron Cogburn from the Physics Department for a presentation on quantum simulation problems, including the Spin-Boson model, Schwinger Model, and Ising Model scattering. Please contact Tom Morgan if you are interested in presenting at future meetings.
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 (all day) - Grab your favorite RPI spirit gear and get ready for this year’s Spirit Day! Just snap a photo in your best red on your preferred social media with #RPISpiritDay2025, or submit your photo via bit.ly, then plan to join us at the Union Horseshoe at 11:30 a.m. on Spirit Day with your spirit gear for a group photo, and to enjoy giveaways and free snacks!
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - This session will feature a presentation by Professor Amy Graves, Walter Kemp Professor Emerita of Natural Science and Professor of Physics at Swathmore College.
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Enjoy an evening of music as the Rensselaer Society of Piano Arts performs at the Chapel + Cultural Center, with talented pianists from the RPI student community showcasing their artistry and passion in diverse pieces. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:00 PM - All are invited to a combined film and talk program with theatermaker, choreographer, and performer Jack Ferver. "Dramatis Personae" includes short film, discussion, and a live reading by the artist of a section of their in-progress work MY TOWN, co-commissioned with NYU Skirball.
In early February, the Webex desktop app will release an update to version 45.2, and at that time versions 44.4 and older — as well as Windows 10 versions prior to version 1809 — will no longer be supported by the Webex desktop app. All members of the Rensselaer community are asked to ensure that their Webex desktop app is up-to-date with the most current version for the best Webex experience.
ECSE Assistant Professor Dr. Liu Liu has received an NSF CAREER award from the Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) for his project, “CAREER: Elastic Algorithm-Architecture Co-Design for Energy-Efficient and Scalable AI via Dynamic Connectivity.” Dr. Liu’s research aims to reduce AI’s rapidly growing energy footprint by rethinking how AI hardware processes, stores, and transfers data.
The Division of Human Resources invites faculty and staff to our next in-person Brunch with Benefits session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Led by Ms. Carly Samach, LMHC, we'll discuss "Disrupting the Cycle of Burnout". Representatives from CDPHP will also be on hand. Registration is required and limited!
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Students
The McKinney Student Writing Contest Is Now Open!
The 2025 McKinney Writing Contest is open, and both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit entries in a wide range of categories to win cash prizes! Entries are due by midnight on March 11, 2025. Please see the McKinney Writing Contest page for more information, or email the contest committee if you have questions.
Rensselaer at Work to Hold Mechanical Engineering Review
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Register to join Rensselaer at Work faculty for a session covering Rensselaer’s online, project-based Master of Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering. Learn how professionals can develop their practice in core mechanical disciplines while being able to customize the program to fit their needs!
OGE Online Workshop to Offer Tips for Dissertation, Thesis Preparation and Submission
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Learn the basics of correct thesis organization and format, appropriate paper attribution and reference citation styles—plus review the most commonly found mistakes and ways to avoid them! This workshop is for any student who will be writing an MS thesis or PhD dissertation, so be sure to register and bring your questions!
Applications Open for CMDIS BYOND Build Your Own Nano Device Program
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:00 AM - Wed , January 22, 2025 5:00 PM - The Center for Materials, Devices and Integrated Systems’ Micro and NanoFabrication Clean Room offers a four-module certificate program for undergraduates, an exciting opportunity for those planning to pursue a graduate degree or those looking to prepare for a professional career in microelectronics, medical, and energy industries. Applications for the Spring Term are due by January 22.
Student MHFA Certification Training Concludes January 28
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - The Mueller Center Campus Recreation and Wellness team will be offering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification trainings for students. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Emma Atkinson in the Mueller Center.
Spring 2025 URP Applications Now Being Accepted
The Office of Undergraduate Education is currently accepting Undergraduate Research Program (URP) applications for the Spring 2025 semester! Full- and part-time undergraduate students may pursue research for academic credit or as a paid research assistant. Visit Undergraduate Research Program for more information. Application deadline is Monday, January 20, 2025.
Red & White Hosting Financial Literacy Workshop
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - The Red & White student organization is hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop, run by alum Dr. Bill Blanchfield, that aims to educate students on topics such as pensions, 401ks and investments. Register if you plan to attend!
EMPAC+ Pizza Pre-Show to be Held Exclusively for RPI Students
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Rensselaer students! Connect with friends at the free EMPAC+ Pizza Pre-show, then join the one-night-only film and talk program with theatermaker and choreographer Jack Ferver! Register now for "Dramatis Personae,” in which you'll discover the ideas and techniques of Ferver's MY TOWN, then plan to arrive early with your RPI ID.
Community
Quantum Computing Users Group to Hold Monthly Meeting
At 4:00pm on Wednesday, January 22 in Amos Eaton 217, all are welcome to join Cameron Cogburn from the Physics Department for a presentation on quantum simulation problems, including the Spin-Boson model, Schwinger Model, and Ising Model scattering. Please contact Tom Morgan if you are interested in presenting at future meetings.
RPI Spirit Day is January 31!
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 (all day) - Grab your favorite RPI spirit gear and get ready for this year’s Spirit Day! Just snap a photo in your best red on your preferred social media with #RPISpiritDay2025, or submit your photo via bit.ly, then plan to join us at the Union Horseshoe at 11:30 a.m. on Spirit Day with your spirit gear for a group photo, and to enjoy giveaways and free snacks!
Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Scheduled for January 22
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - This session will feature a presentation by Professor Amy Graves, Walter Kemp Professor Emerita of Natural Science and Professor of Physics at Swathmore College.
MSE Distinguished Lecture to be Held January 22
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Dr. Vijay Narayanan, of IBM, will present “Semiconductor Innovations for the AI Era.”
Rensselaer Society of Piano Arts to Present Winter Recital
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Enjoy an evening of music as the Rensselaer Society of Piano Arts performs at the Chapel + Cultural Center, with talented pianists from the RPI student community showcasing their artistry and passion in diverse pieces. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Live In-Person: Jack Ferver to Share In-Progress New Work in “Dramatis Personae”
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:00 PM - All are invited to a combined film and talk program with theatermaker, choreographer, and performer Jack Ferver. "Dramatis Personae" includes short film, discussion, and a live reading by the artist of a section of their in-progress work MY TOWN, co-commissioned with NYU Skirball.
Multimedia Services Announces Webex App Support Policy Enforcement
In early February, the Webex desktop app will release an update to version 45.2, and at that time versions 44.4 and older — as well as Windows 10 versions prior to version 1809 — will no longer be supported by the Webex desktop app. All members of the Rensselaer community are asked to ensure that their Webex desktop app is up-to-date with the most current version for the best Webex experience.
ECSE Faculty Recognized with CAREER Award
ECSE Assistant Professor Dr. Liu Liu has received an NSF CAREER award from the Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) for his project, “CAREER: Elastic Algorithm-Architecture Co-Design for Energy-Efficient and Scalable AI via Dynamic Connectivity.” Dr. Liu’s research aims to reduce AI’s rapidly growing energy footprint by rethinking how AI hardware processes, stores, and transfers data.
Faculty and Staff
HR, CDPHP to Hold In-Person Brunch with Benefits January 21
The Division of Human Resources invites faculty and staff to our next in-person Brunch with Benefits session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Led by Ms. Carly Samach, LMHC, we'll discuss "Disrupting the Cycle of Burnout". Representatives from CDPHP will also be on hand. Registration is required and limited!
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