Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Join ASCE members for the first meeting of the semester. Representatives from WSP will be on hand to discuss what their firm does and the opportunities that they offer. This is a great way to network with professionals and spend time with fellow students. Refreshments will be served, (bring your own drink). Please note the room change for this semester, LOW 3130

Covid-19 Information for the Rensselaer Community

Covid-19 continues to affect our community, requiring us to adapt and change our protocols in response to evolving knowledge about the virus and changes in population immunity and susceptibility. Please read for details on what to do if you get sick as well as prevention, testing, treatment, and other on-campus protocols.

The RPI Counseling Center invites students to meet with a counselor without a formal appointment, during designated drop-in hours. There are two hours available for walk-in each day (M/F - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; T/W/Th - 2 to 4 p.m.). Academy Hall Suite 4200.

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - The Off-Campus Services Office will be available to answer questions and provide support for an off-campus Housing Search. Stop by and meet the staff and Resources available.

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - The Lighting Research Center (LRC) invites Seniors and 5th-year students to an Open House on January 21 from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Gurley Building. Learn about the co-terminal lighting program, including a paid 3-month summer internship, tour the facility, and meet Program Directors and faculty. Open to students in physics, engineering, architecture, design, cognitive science, and more. Pizza and beverages provided! RSVP: https://webforms.rpi.edu/lrc-open-house-registration We hope to see you!

Are you interested in becoming a mentor to new students in Calculus, Physics, or Chemistry? Apply to become an I-PERSIST mentor today! Share your subject knowledge, gain leadership skills, connect with faculty, and help new students adjust to RPI! Our application for Fall 2026 closes on January 30, so don’t wait. Click to view the application!

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Competitive fellowships provide salary and tuition for masters and PhD students. Graduate students, juniors, and seniors will learn how to find and apply to appropriate programs that will fund fall 2026 and beyond. Programs are available for all stages of your graduate career. International students are welcome! Register for the virtual session. Email madige@rpi.edu for information or visit https://graduate.rpi.edu/funding-and-fellowships/nationally-competitive-fellowships

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 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/1FAIpQLSc32V1VpSUFvaIqXJaF2BZGZ81a4WQj5KER0S4RZIftZ_mnQA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Spring 2026 Applications Now Open for CMDIS BYOND Build Your Own Nano Device Program. The Center for Materials, Devices and Integrated Systems', Micro and NanoFabrication Clean Room, offers a four-module certificate program for undergraduates, an exciting opportunity for those planning to pursue a graduate degree or those looking to prepare for a professional career in microelectronics, medical, and energy industries. Applications for the Spring Term are due by 5:00 pm on January 19.

RPI R users are invited to the January meeting of RPIrates: The RPI R Users Group! Our topic for Weds, 21 Jan (6p, AE217) will be "Getting Started with R and RStudio!" led by Dr. John S. Erickson, DirResOps for the Rensselaer FOCI. This special session is designed for anyone who is new to R. We'll review the R Studio IDE, R syntax, and R's basic data structures; provide helpful tips for troubleshooting your code; and point to helpful tutorials and other resources that will lead to R success!