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OGE Dissertation and Thesis Workshop

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Learn the basics of correct thesis organization and format, appropriate paper attribution and reference citation styles—plus a review of the most commonly found mistakes and ways to avoid them. This workshop is for any student who will be writing a MS thesis or PhD dissertation. Bring your questions! To register for this WebEx event:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFkgmVANxbN3fM_h4B_2HXGFobhyfkpRiw876g1tc6xFXRiA/viewform?usp=header

Smoothie Socials

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - The Office of Alumni Engagement invites all students to join us for RPI Smoothie Socials, your monthly midweek pick-me-up! Enjoy delicious smoothies and snacks, connect with fellow students and select staff members, and get to know the Alumni Engagement team. Each month features a fun theme and a unique giveaway for the first 50 students through the door! October’s theme - Cozy and Connected; Giveaway - RPI fuzzy socks; Featured flavor - RPI Chai. We hope you’ll drop in and say hi!

Big Red BBQ at Reunion and Homecoming (Registration Required)

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Calling all students! The Office of Alumni Engagement invites you to join RPI alumni at this year’s signature Reunion and Homecoming event. Enjoy great food, a live band, and fun games while connecting with alumni from across the generations. If you have a campus meal plan, you’ll use your meal swipe on site. Don’t have a meal plan? No problem — you’re still invited to enjoy the BBQ! Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

BME Co-Terminal/Accelerated Masters Program Information Session

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - The Department of Biomedical Engineering is hosting a Co-Terminal/Accelerated Masters Program virtual information session on October 7 at 6pm via Teams. Any students interested in obtaining their M.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering or M.Eng in Biomedical Engineering Data Science are encouraged to attend! Questions? Reach out to Anne (swifta@rpi.edu)

Show, Don’t Tell: Make Your Grad Essay Stand Out

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - How can you make your graduate application essay more convincing? This workshop focuses on the principle of “show, don’t tell” and how to use specific examples, experiences, and details to demonstrate your strengths, interests, and goals. Learn strategies for turning general statements into compelling evidence and making your personal statement or Statement of Purpose stand out.

Webinar: AI Skills Employers are Looking For in Master's Students

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Master's students graduating in today's job market are increasingly being asked by employers to demonstrate their AI literacy and skills. But AI literacy is not just about knowing how to use AI tools, it is about knowing when to use them, how to use them responsibly, and how to think critically about the results they produce. Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar where you'll learn what employers actually expect when they ask about your AI skills and how to prepare your answers.

Webinar: The Key Difference Between Academic and Nonacademic Hiring and What It Means for Your Job Search

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - As a PhD exploring your career options, one of the most important things to understand is that academic and nonacademic employers value very different aspects of your PhD training and experience. This means that to job search effectively, in academia or beyond, you need to understand what each type of employer is looking for and adopt a strategy accordingly.
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