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.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Please join the HASS Hub for an afternoon of snacks, quick advice, and one-on-one time with the Career and Professional Development (CCPD) team. Come for HASS specific: career fair preparation, resume & cover letter review, Handshake tips, portfolio assistance, and RPI Experience preparation. Graduate and Undergraduate Students are welcome!

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - This special webinar series is designed for master's students from all academic backgrounds. Daily webinars on the following topics: September 14: 3 mistakes master's students must avoid in their job search, September 15: The role of recruiters in the hiring process, September 16: How to build a network when you don't have one, September 17: Strategic resume writing for master's students, September 18: Career advice for international students job searching in the US

As a member of the Council, you'll represent the student community by sharing thoughts and ideas and providing feedback on current topics and issues being discussed. Meetings will be held every other Friday from 12:00–1:30 p.m., beginning October 2, 2026. Lunch will be served. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 15.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 (all day) - The RPI Neurons are PAID student leaders who are trained to educate, advocate, and empower students around a variety of health related topics. If you're passionate about health & well-being subjects like violence prevention, mental health, alcohol & other drug education, sexual health, and relationship health and are looking to get involved in making a difference, this may be the opportunity for you! Full-time undergrad/grad students encouraged to apply at the attached link.