March 27-28, 2026 GameFest is an annual showcase of student talent in game development, bringing together students from around New York State and the Northeast to exhibit their games. The GameFest awards recognize excellence in game design, technical innovation, artistic quality, and narrative design, and are awarded by a panel of expert judges from game studios in the Capital Region.   Presented by Games and Experimental Media Symposium Annual showcase and symposium of student game development

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - RPI at Work Dean Aric Krause, Ph. D., will be reviewing the online, project-based graduate degrees and certificates. Expect to hear details about how RPI Instructor Mentors provide industry expertise, advice, and mentorship in a targeted and experiential learning environment. Please RSVP if you plan to attend and learn more about RPI at Work.

ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) softball team swept a non-league doubleheader at Oneonta on Thursday afternoon at Red Dragon Stadium, earning a 3-1 win in the opener before holding off a late push for a 5-4 victory in a weather-shortened game two.

Please join us as the Department of Economics welcomes Dr. Edson Severnini, who will present: "The Social Lifecycle Impacts of Power Plant Siting in the Historical United States" next Wednesday, April 1st at 3:30 PM in SAGE 5510.

How is the climate crisis reshaping politics? April Anson (University of Connecticut) and William Callison (Hunter College) join RPI for a public conversation on climate politics and the global rise of authoritarianism. Bringing together political theory and environmental humanities, this event explores the growing connections between climate crisis and far-right politics—and what that may mean for the future. Event starts at 5pm on April 23 in CBIS Auditorium.

For Summer 2026, only Block Plans will be offered. These plans are available to students living on or off campus during the summer semester. Students who will be back living on campus for Fall 2026 are required to enroll in a residential meal plan for that semester. Additionally, Student and Community RAD may be used at all campus dining and retail locations. For more information please click the link above or email auxiliaryservices@rpi.edu with any questions.

The Rensselaer Astrobiology Research and Education (RARE) Center congratulates a local high school student, Mikaila, on being named a finalist for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May 2026. After earning first place at the Westchester Science & Engineering Fair and recognition from the Association for Women Geoscientists, she will present research conducted over two summers at the RARE Center.

Learn approaches to presenting content & editing principles to develop concise effective applications. Previous participants have secured major awards, including international fellowships! April 8th, 2:00-4:00 PM, In person.
Register to attend! https://surveys.rpi.edu/jfe/form/SV_6L3FFwv0qCROrvE
Questions? madige@rpi.edu

Please join the Cognitive Science Department on Wednesday, April 1st, at 12:00 pm in Carnegie 113 for a presentation titled "How we build linguistic representations in social and digital contexts" by Dr. Ben Weissman, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at College of the Holy Cross.

Beginning April 1, 2026, the walkway between the Jonsson Engineering Center (JEC) and the Greene Building will be fully closed. The pathway below the elevated walkway will be closed during the day and open evenings and weekends. Alternate pedestrian routes are required. Please plan your walk accordingly. The entire project is expected to be completed by May 15, 2026.