Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Join RPI at Work Associate Dean Michael Hughes for a 30-minute information session covering RPI's online, project-based Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering degree programs. Explore how professionals can develop their practice in core engineering disciplines while being able to customize the program to fit their needs. Please register to attend.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - In the age of AI, it is increasingly important to understand how AI can serve as an effective tool in the writing process, and what it means to use it with academic integrity. This workshop explores how to use AI effectively and responsibly while maintaining your own voice as a writer.

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

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!

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Join RPI at Work Associate Dean Michael Hughes for a 30-minute information session covering RPI's online, project-based Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering graduate degree programs. Expect to learn how professionals can develop their practice in core engineering disciplines while being able to customize the program to fit their needs at work. Please register to join this online session.

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 4:00 AM - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 Dr. Sara E. Mason Senior Scientist / Group Leader, Theory & Computation Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory "Making Computation Work Harder: From Defect Chemistry to AI-Accelerated Discovery" 4:00PM

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.

Join representatives from RTX for a Career Day in the Darrin Communications Center Great Hall on Wednesday, October 21st! Meet with the team to learn about available internship and full-time opportunities, as well as life at the company. Bring your questions to their tables from 9am to 5pm! Register in Handshake.

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 (all day) - Fall 2026 School of Engineering (SoE) Midterm course evaluations are now open. Your feedback is very important to the Institute and the school, so please complete the SoE midterm evaluation surveys for all your courses! Evaluations will be available through Friday, October 23, 2026.

No Drop-in Tutoring: Sunday, 10/11 and Monday, 10/12 due to Indigenous People's Day. One to One tutoring is still available by booking an appointment online.