Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Come learn about the US Constitution. Highlights: Constitutional bingo, Visit from Uncle Sam, Voter registration and information, snacks. We will be at The union (15th st lobby) and the Concourse outside Sage Dining hall.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Join the RTX team to learn about the various opportunities available within Pratt & Whitney! Refreshments will be provided. Register at the Handshake link!

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Preparing to apply to graduate school? The Writing Lab is offering a workshop that introduces key strategies for writing an effective Statement of Purpose (SOP) or personal statement. Learn how to begin the writing process, organize your ideas, highlight your experiences and goals, and compose compelling application essays.

Level up your career in just one more year! Discover our STEM-Designated MS in Econ program. Gain advanced quantitative and research skills to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data, backed by a flexible curriculum. Come see if it’s right for you. Registration is required. Event is October 7 at 1pm.

Today, September 17, we celebrate Constitution Day — honoring the birth of the document that has guided the United States since 1787.

RPI is partnering with United Way of the Greater Capital Region to launch a new Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. Gain hands-on experience while helping members of the local community prepare their taxes. No previous tax experience is required, and training will be provided. Interested? Attend the information session on September 30 from 1–2 p.m. in the RPI Union’s Ellsworth Room (3602).

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Many PhDs and postdocs enter their program with the goal of becoming a professor. But today's academic job market is highly competitive, and a tenure-track role may not be the right fit for everyone. As your values, life circumstances, and career goals evolve, it is important to reassess what career paths align with your personal and professional needs. Join this webinar where we'll walk you through the key factors to consider as you evaluate whether a faculty career is the right path for you.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 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/1FAIpQLSfXLYDcrE7fL0Tlu3bn8uHgY_oLpN7DRqShoVzjyzliYxPbFQ/viewform?usp=header

The DoW SMART Scholars and National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate programs fund up to five years for Bachelors, Masters, or PhD students in STEM fields. Citizens of the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are eligible to apply. Register HERE: https://surveys.rpi.edu/jfe/form/SV_6L3FFwv0qCROrvE for the virtual information session on Sept 23rd at 1pm, or email madige@rpi.edu for more information.