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Postponed- PhD Students' Summer Picnic

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - POSTPONED- Join the PhD Students’ Summer Picnic! As the sun beams down and the temperatures soar, we encourage all PhD students to gather for leisure, socializing, and delicious food. Join the PhD Students’ Summer Picnic! As the sun beams down and the temperatures soar, we encourage you to pack a blanket and outdoor games for a laid-back day with your peers. Relax, bond with your fellow students, and create lasting memories. Let's enjoy the summer season together!!

NSF GRFP Virtual Bootcamp begins August 4th

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 (all day) - Complete online modules at your own pace. Develop strong application materials for this 3 year fellowship which provides salary and tuition for graduate school. Fall 2025 seniors, 1st and 2nd year grad students in STEM fields that do not already hold a graduate degree are eligible. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. For info:madige@rpi.edu Feedback on application materials available for all applicants. Register: https://surveys.rpi.edu/jfe/form/SV_85M3eKII9idFy5M

NSF GRFP Bootcamp scheduled to run August 4th through 25th

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 12:00 AM - Mon , August 25, 2025 12:00 AM - Participants complete online modules on their own time. Develop strong application materials for this 3 year fellowship which provides a salary and tuition for graduate school. Feedback on documents available for all applicants. For more information email madige@rpi.edu. Register for the Bootcamp https://surveys.rpi.edu/jfe/form/SV_85M3eKII9idFy5M

New Jersey - Incoming Student Sendoff

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - If you live in the New Jersey area, and are home on spring break, we invite you to join local alumni to welcome the incoming Class of 2029 and their families to RPI! The event will be held at the D. Bilal Beasley Community Center in Irvington Park. Come share your RPI stories and tips with our newest students, and help make them feel welcome and connected.

Mechanical Engineering Review on July 16

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Join Rensselaer at Work faculty on a 30-minute information session covering Rensselaer’s online, project-based Master of Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering. Experienced engineers are asked to take on larger and more complex tasks as they progress in their careers, and this program provides the necessary breadth and depth, no matter where one's career takes them. Please RSVP to attend this event

Graduate Summer Lunch & Learn-The Art of Scientific Presentations | July 16 (Registration Required)

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Dr. Jacob Shelley-In “The Making of a Scientist” (1953), Anne Roe said, “Nothing in science has any value to society if it is not communicated…”. In this presentation, based on a long-running series of seminars and short courses, suggestions will be offered on how to prepare for, present, and benefit from scientific lectures, be they in a classroom environment, technical conference, local seminar, job interview, or short course. Registration is Required.

Griffis Business Park Tour & Luncheon | July 16 (Registration Required)

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Join us for the 2025 Griffiss Business Park Student Tour on July 16 in Rome NY. This full day experience includes visits to leading tech and research organizations such as the Air Force Research Lab and Innovare Advancement Center. Students will also have the opportunity to connect with RPI alumni over a networking lunch at NYSTEC. Registration is required by June 15. Transportation is provided.
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