Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - 1D Topological Systems for Next-Generation Electronics Dr. Judy J. Cha Cornell University

A staging ground is a place where people and equipment are assembled before they're set in motion. In the case of the new exhibit at Troy's Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, "staging grounds," the phrase could refer to gatherings of ideas, sounds, memories and images that accumulate within artists' minds, and are then deployed into dynamic expression.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's tennis team traveled to NYU for an afternoon dual meet, where the host Bobcats claimed a 7-0 victory.

LATHAM, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's tennis team battled nationally ranked opposition today at TriCity Fitness, but ultimately fell by a 5-2 score to No. 12 Babson in a competitive non-league matchup.

ITHACA, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) swim & dive teams closed out the 2026 Liberty League Swimming & Diving Championships with a strong final-day showing today at Ithaca College, as the women's team secured a second-place finish and the men earned third place in the nine-team field following four days of competition.

TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's ice hockey team erupted for three third-period goals to secure a 3–1 ECAC Hockey victory over Harvard University in front of a sell out crowd in the 48th annual Big Red Freakout in Houston Field House.

POTSDAM, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's basketball team put together a balanced offensive effort and closed strong down the stretch to secure a 75–66 Liberty League victory at Clarkson's Alumni Gymnasium this afternoon.

POTSDAM, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's basketball team won a back-and-forth Liberty League battle this afternoon, pulling away late for a 70–58 victory over Clarkson at Alumni Gymnasium.

GENESEO, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's lacrosse team earned an 18-13 road win over Geneseo this afternoon.

ITHACA, N.Y. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) turned in another steady day of performances on Friday at the 2026 Liberty League Swimming & Diving Championships at Ithaca College, with the women's team holding firm in second place and the men remaining third among the nine competing programs as the meet moved into its final day.