TROY, N.Y. – Nate Krawchuk turned aside all 36 shots he faced and Rainers Rullers scored twice as the RPI men's hockey team opened the 2026-27 season with a 3-0 victory over Ohio State, which received votes in the most recent USCHO.com poll, tonight at Houston Field House.

TROY, N.Y. – The RPI women's hockey team struck first behind an early goal from Georgia Bailey and received a 23-save effort from Sadie Bellissimo, but Robert Morris scored twice in the second period to earn a 2-1 victory over the Engineers this afternoon at Houston Field House.

Friday / October 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm A unique opportunity to engage with faculty and students in a relaxed, open-house atmosphere. Presented by RPI Symposium Showcasing Academics, Research, and Student Organizations

Friday / October 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm Inspired by the popular TED Talk format, RED Talks features a series of three engaging presentations exploring a shared theme. This year’s theme is Space, inspired by the role of RPI alumni in the Artemis II mission.  Join two faculty experts and members of the student-led Rensselaer Rocket Society as they offer perspectives on the technologies, discoveries, and ambitions driving humanity’s next giant leap. Presented by RPI Gathering

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - RPI alumnus Richard Taveras ’07 joins Dr. Azita Hirsa for a Leaders in Action conversation about his journey from engineering to technology, finance, and executive leadership. Explore his insights on leading teams, managing change, making difficult decisions, and preparing for a career beyond the classroom.

Friday / October 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm Felix Deufel, sound artist and founder of Not a Number Studio and ZiMMT (Center for Immersive Media Arts, Music and Technology) presents his software Grapes 3D Audio Control, a universal 3D audio control software designed for live performance, show control, and the composition of spatial audio formats. Workshop Felix Deufel

Friday / October 9, 2026 at 9:00 am Join us for a celebration honoring Douglas A. Mercer ’77, who has given generously in support of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering. In gratitude for his inspiring $27 million gift, the ECSE department will be named in his honor. Presented by RPI Gathering

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - What can sound mean for humans and the environment? And how can immersive audio environments clarify—or create—these meanings? Researcher and artist Felix Deufel (ZiMMT, Leipzig), joins RPI composer and technologist Matthew Goodheart to talk about spatial sound, acoustics, composition, and their effects on human experience. All are welcome. Stay afterwards for refreshments and informal conversation in Evelyn’s Café at EMPAC.

Thursday / October 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm What can sound mean for humans and the environment? And how can immersive audio environments clarify—or create—these meanings? Researcher and artist Felix Deufel, who is the director of ZiMMT (Center for Media Art, Music, and Technology) in Leipzig, joins RPI composer and technologist Matthew Goodheart to talk about spatial sound, acoustics, composition, and their effects on human experience. Talk Felix Deufel & Matthew Goodheart