The Office of Graduate Education is seeking nominations for the Faculty Advising Award for Graduate Education. The award recognizes faculty members whose advising has had a meaningful and lasting impact on graduate students.
Nomination letters (max. 2 pages) should provide specific examples of excellence in mentoring and student development, fostering a positive and productive research or academic environment, and the overall impact of the nominee’s advising. Submit to madige@rpi.edu by April 1.

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - The RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminar Series brings together faculty, researchers, and industry partners to share ideas, highlight collaborations, and advance semiconductor and microelectronics innovation. The seminar on February 17th, at the Albany NanoTech Complex, features Boon Ooi (RPI) and Walid Redjem (IBM) in a two 45-min talks with a networking break. Registration is required. Follow the link for more information.

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Sun , March 8, 2026 (all day) - Registration is now open for the Rπ Giving Day πK (5K) on March 14 at 11 a.m.! Join the campus community for a spirited run/walk with Pep Band, Puckman, trivia, giveaways, brunch at the Commons (with registration), and pi-themed medals. Run on campus or participate virtually — every mile supports Rπ Giving Day. Sign up today and share your experience with #RPi314.

February is full of opportunities to learn in the Mercer X Clubhouse community!  Are you interested in Scrum/Agile Project Management with a veteran, certified project management professional? Are you interested in semiconductor packaging technologies or RPAi's exploration of the tools and technologies in the world of AI?  RSVP for these free events held by Mercer X Affiliated Clubs!  If you are a Student Club that would like to join our community, please reach out to MercerXLab@rpi.edu.

Come to our Mercer X Scrum/Agile Project Management Q&A Session (Friday, February 20th) and/or Hands-on Workshop (Saturday, February 21st) with Monica Johns (TTM Technologies)! We have Sticky notes, Poster paper, a Mercer XLab dynamic workspace, and a veteran project management professional to help organize your projects. Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to introduce (or deepen) your understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies from Project Management. BYOP!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's lacrosse team wrapped its weekend in Nashville with an 18-7 win over Rhodes this afternoon.

“From Bauhaus to Passive House” BCA Architects & Engineers Lecture Wednesday, February 18, 5:00 p.m. est CBIS Auditorium Rensselaer Architecture continues its spring 2026 lecture series this Wednesday, February 18th at 5p.m. est with the lecture “From Bauhaus to Passive House” by Bruce Becker of Becker and Becker Associates. Bruce Becker is President of Becker and Becker Associates, Inc.

UTICA, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's indoor track and field team delivered a strong all-around performance at the Utica Fast Trax Invite today.

UTICA, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's indoor track and field team turned in a productive and well-rounded showing at the Utica Fast Trax Invite today, highlighted by event victories, multiple podium finishes, and impressive depth across the distance races.

TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's ice hockey team delivered its most complete offensive performance of the season tonight, rolling to a 6–1 home victory over Colgate.