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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.

RPI - SME Student Chapter S-141 Informational Meeting | July 9 (RSVP)

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - JOIN THE SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS RPI - SME Student Chapter S-141 Informational Meeting Become part of a national network of manufacturing leaders and innovators! Ready to get involved? Have questions? Join us for the information session! RSVP by July 8 – noon to Sam Chiappone, SME Faculty Advisor, by email: chiaps@rpi.edu

School of Science Arch Field Trip: Museum of the Earth | June 24

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM - ALL MAJORS WELCOME! Students can explore 8,000-square-feet of exhibitions that takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history. Exhibits include the Hype Park Mastodon, the 44-foot long Right Whale #2030 skeleton and the Coral Reef Aquaria. A one-hour program on Evolution and the Fossil Record is also included. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meet at RPI Union horseshoe entrance at 6AM, bus departure at 6:30AM. Return to RPI by 5PM. Sign-up ends 4PM June 23.

School of Science Arch Field Trip: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History | June 22

Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM - *RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, JUNE 22* ALL MAJORS WELCOME! Students will have the opportunity to engage with exhibits showcasing dinosaur fossils, ancient artifacts, minerals, and cultural treasures from around the world. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meet at RPI Union horseshoe entrance at 6:00 AM, bus departure at 6:30 AM. Bus will return to RPI by 7:30 PM. Sign-up ends 4 PM on June 20.

Graduate Summer Lunch & Learn-Writing Research and Teaching Statements for Academic Careers- Registration Required | June 18

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Writing Research and Teaching Statements for Academic Careers- Research and teaching statements are core components of the academic job application. In this lunch and learn, we will break down their key elements and offer strategies for translating your work and vision into compelling narratives. We’ll discuss how to tailor your statements to different institutions and articulate impact. Ideal for graduate students and postdocs preparing for the academic job market.Hybrid event.

Information Security Scam

Please be advised of a recent information security scam involving an individual falsely claiming to be an employee of RPI. This person, who has no affiliation with our Institute, contacted a recent RPI graduate and transferred them to someone posing as an immigration official. The caller then threatened to withhold or revoke the student’s degree and attempted to extort money.
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