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Local Alumni Chapter Hosting Innovation, Talent, and Collaboration Panel at Kitware | Nov. 6

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Join us for a dynamic panel hosted by the RPI Hudson Mohawk Alumni Chapter featuring: Bill Hoffman ’92, Chief Technical Officer, Kitware; Wes Turner ’85, PhD ’01, Sr. Lecturer, Computer Science, RPI; Karthik Bala ’97, CEO, Velan Studios; and Rick Arthur '92 Sr. Principal Engineer, GE Aerospace Research. No charge to current students, but you will need to arrange your own transportation to attend. Kitware is located at 1712 Route 9, Suite 3, Clifton Park, NY. Register by 10/31.

Computer Science Colloquia - Chuchu Fan: Large Language Models Can Solve Real-World Planning Rigorously | Nov. 6

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Chuchu Fan is an Associate Professor (pre-tenure) in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro) and Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) at MIT. Her research group, the Realm at MIT, works on developing computational tools that integrate rigorous mathematics into machine learning and AI for the design, analysis, and verification of safe, large-scale, and complex systems.

Procurement Services to Present Supplier Showcase on December 4

All faculty, staff, and students involved in RPI's procurement process are invited to attend this year's Supplier Showcase, which will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday, December 4 in the Alumni Sports & Recreation Center. Stop by to network with RPI's key suppliers and the Procurement team, get your professional head shot taken, win exciting raffle prizes, have some fun in the photo booth, and enjoy a sparkling spread of savory and sweet treats from campus and local shops!

Entrepreneur of the Year Award Celebration | Nov. 6

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Innovation is a significant part of RPI's storied past. The William F. Glaser ’53 Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes successful entrepreneurs whose vision, commitment, and creativity embody the entrepreneurial spirit that is the past, present, and future of RPI. This year, the winners of the award are Eben Bayer ’07 and Gavin McIntyre ’07, founders of Troy-based Ecovative. Join us for an awards ceremony, fireside chat with President Schmidt, and an RPI startup pitch competition

MMS Collaboration Software Training Series: Webex Event Training | Nov. 13

Planning a virtual event or supporting a student webinar? Join us for a practical walkthrough of Webex Events as part of the MMS Collaboration Software Training Series. Register now for this webinar presented via Webex on Thursday November 13, 2025 from 11am-12pm: https://rensselaer.webex.com/weblink/register/r4f44a1f130dd0f14e0e8989c146e99b3

Learn how to:
- Schedule and brand your event
- Use polls, Q&A, and chat tools
- Access recordings and reports
- Host with confidence

iEAR Presents: Artists Felici Asteinza and Joey Fillastre on 11/12

MILAGROS co-founders Felici Asteinza and Joey Fillastre, along with their ever-changing cast of collaborators, create site-specific works that explore the history of place through striking arrangements of color and mark. With an exuberant style that champions the hand made and the intuitive, MILAGROS energizes public spaces with effervescent patterns that obliterate the seams between structures and highlight the unique attributes of the surrounding architecture. Join virtually at 6pm on 11/12.
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