Celebrate Family Weekend with an afternoon of outstanding music presented by the RPI Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, and Wind Symphony. This exciting program features a dynamic mix of choral, wind, and orchestral works, from inspiring spirituals and majestic classics to vibrant contemporary favorites. Join us October 24, 4-5:30pm in DCC 308.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - "The Last Lecture: The Journey, The Impacts and The Future". Many people assume their lives are shaped by the big moments: the promotions, the deployments, the degrees. Looking back on two careers that together span nearly 50 years, Dr. Earl “Rusty” Lee sees it differently. In this lecture, he will talk about the small, almost forgettable events that quietly changed his direction, and how missing even one of them could have sent him down an entirely different path.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Come to the Mueller Center to see and pet some Therapy Dogs for a relaxing break during your busy day.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - This Mathematical Sciences Colloquium will feature a presentation titled "Using Gradient Data to Preserve what Matters in Reduced-Order Models of Dynamical Systems" by Dr. Sam Otto. He is an Assistant Professor at Cornell MAE. His lab exploits mathematical structure and data to develop faster algorithms for simulating, learning, reducing, and controlling complex engineering systems.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Join us for an ECSE Master Practioner Seminar: "Powering the Future: Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities in the Electrical Transmission Grid" with Dan Korot, Retired GE Vernova Leader for Grid Solutions - FACTS. Abstract and speaker bio can be found at the event URL.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Eleanor Alexander Stribling Lecture, "Technology Advancement to Answer “Are We Alone?”: The Path to the Habitable Worlds Observatory", Dr. Alison Nordt (NAE, AIAA), Director, Space Science Instrumentation, Lockheed Martin

ISSS will host a virtual workshop presented by NPZ Group (Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C.). Hear from expert immigration lawyers about the visa options after graduation, including H-1B, O-1, and much more! Online event on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/NPZ-workshop-FA26

October 21, 2026 - 1:00pm - Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebration. Innovation is a significant part of RPI's storied past. The award recognizes successful entrepreneurs whose vision, commitment, and creativity exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit that is the past, present, and future of RPI. This year's honoree is Ajit Prabhu ’98, the founder of Quest Global. The awards ceremony, fireside chat with President Schmidt, and an RPI startup pitch competition will be held in the EMPAC theater.

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Tables encapsulate rich information in a compact format, making them invaluable for data analysis and decision-making. However, it can be challenging to build a unified method that can effectively leverage the information they contain. This work investigates the necessary ingredients to enable scalable retrieval and understanding of structured data, explored from four perspectives.