For more than a century, scientists have wondered why physical structures like blood vessels, neurons, tree branches, and other biological networks look the way they do. The prevailing theory held that nature simply builds these systems as efficiently as possible, minimizing the amount of material needed. But in the past, when researchers tested these networks against traditional mathematical optimization theories, the predictions consistently fell short. 

Student Health Services has compiled a directory of local, New York state, and nationwide support resources for the transgender and gender non-conforming community.

TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) softball program has announced its 2026 schedule as Head Coach Amber Maisonet and the Engineers look to build on a 2025 season that saw RPI reach the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive spring.

Hosting a campus event or supporting a student webinar? Join a hands-on Webex Event Training Webinar, part of the MMS Collaboration Software Training series. Register now for this webinar presented via Webex on Friday January 16 from 11am-12pm: https://rensselaer.webex.com/webappng/sites/rensselaer/webinar/webinarSeries/register/783d951c6ab8482e9198a7bd6075a700

Learn the basics of Webex Event hosting, with demonstration and Q&A, along with new features recently added to the hosting platform.

Join us on Friday, January 23, from 11am-12pm for a hands-on Webex Training Session, part of the MMS Collaboration Software Training series. This session focuses on the Webex application and its integration with Outlook and Blackboard, so you can efficiently schedule, launch, and manage meetings directly from the tools you use every day.

Register now: https://rensselaer.webex.com/webappng/sites/rensselaer/webinar/webinarSeries/register/783d951c6ab8482e9198a7bd6075a700

Join Jim Evans, Director of MultiMedia Services, for a live webinar on Friday January 30, from 11am-12pm, introducing Rensselaer’s Digital Asset Management System. Discover how to access campus‑wide photography, multimedia files, and institutional assets—all in one place.

Register now: https://rensselaer.webex.com/webappng/sites/rensselaer/webinar/webinarSeries/register/783d951c6ab8482e9198a7bd6075a700