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RARE Student Wins First Place at International Science and Engineering Fair

The Rensselaer Astrobiology Research and Education (RARE) Center is proud to congratulate local high school student Makaila on winning First Place in the Earth and Environmental Sciences category at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona. Her project, “Investigating the Stability of Prebiotic Uracil Under the Conditions of Impact-Generated Terrestrial Hydrothermal Systems,” earned a $6,000 award and reflects two summers of research conducted in the RARE laboratories under the mentorship of Dr. Meri Herrero, Dr.

Ridenour. Jaiswal, Muliyil, and Wheeler Named Women's Tennis All-Liberty League Following Historic Season

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's tennis program was recognized in the Liberty League's postseason awards announced today, capping a historic spring in which the Engineers captured the program's first-ever Liberty League Championship, earned their first NCAA Tournament appearance, and secured the first NCAA victory in program history with an opening-round win over Allegheny. In addition, Head Coach Justin Roe and his staff were named the Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year.

Okada and Shah Receive All-Liberty League Honors

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's tennis program earned multiple postseason recognitions as the Liberty League announced its annual awards today, led by Tsubasa Okada receiving All-Liberty League First Team honors in singles. Okada also teamed with Tasmay Shah to collect All-Liberty League Second Team recognition in doubles, while Shah added a Second Team selection in singles.

President's Commencement Colloquy

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 3:30 PM - Join us for our annual President's Commencement Colloquy, a lively conversation with our Commencement honorary degree recipients, The Honorable Dr. Darío Gil and Christine Ann Miller ’97 — two remarkable leaders at the forefront of science and health care. Doors open at 3 p.m. Colloquy begins at 3:30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception with refreshments in Evelyn’s Café. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

PhD Hooding

Friday / May 15, 2026 at 8:30 am Join us for our annual Colloquy, a lively conversation with our Commencement honorary degree recipients — two remarkable leaders at the forefront of science and health care. Doors open at 3PM. Colloquy begins at 3:30PM and will be followed by a reception with refreshments in Evelyn’s Café. Free and open to the public.  Watch Live Featuring The Honorable Dr. Darío Gil Graduation 2026

Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - The Ph.D. Hooding ceremony is a unique recognition of the achievement of each student who has earned a doctorate. Each doctoral candidate is introduced individually during the ceremony. They will have their hood placed on them while standing on the stage in the concert hall. Check-in starts- at 7:45 AM Ceremony- at 8:30 AM Refreshments- after the ceremony concludes.
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