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NSF GRFP Application News and Reviews | Oct. 23

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 (all day) - Students applying to the NSF GRFP are highly encouraged to seek review of your documents from the Fellowship Advisor. NSF has changed the formatting requirements for applications and the advisor will check to make sure your documents are compliant and free of technical issues. Email them at least 2 weeks before the deadline to Betty Madigan at madige@rpi.edu.

New Minor in Quantum Computing Now Available

A new interdisciplinary minor is available for any student who wants to explore quantum computing. Students will gain both theoretical insight and practical exposure to quantum algorithms, hardware platforms, and the concept of quantum advantage, the point at which quantum systems outperform classical approaches on meaningful tasks. Minor requirements can be found in the RPI catalog. To discuss declaring this minor, please contact the School of Science Hub at ScienceHub@rpi.edu

The National Society of Leadership and Success Presents: Speaker Broadcast Series with Oprah Winfrey! | Oct. 21

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM - Join The NSLS RPI Chapter as we watch a live broadcast with Oprah Winfrey. She'll speak on her experiences as a leader and offer a candid reflections on how students can grow as leaders themselves! Popcorn will be provided!

OGE Dissertation and Thesis Preparation Workshop | Oct. 15

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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! Register here

RPI at Work to Host Mechanical Engineering Information Session | Oct. 15

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Join RPI at Work faculty on a 30-minute information session covering RPI's online, project-based Master of Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering. Experienced engineers are asked to take on larger and more complex tasks as they progress in their careers, and this program provides the necessary breadth and depth, no matter where one's career takes them. Learn how professionals can develop their practice in core mechanical disciplines while customizing the program to fit their needs

Graduate Student Appreciation Day Dinner | Oct. 14

Tues. Oct. 14, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - The Office of Graduate Education & Graduate Experience invites all graduate students to a special appreciation dinner. Please join us for an evening of delectable cuisine and engaging conversation as we acknowledge your commitment and efforts. Take this opportunity to unwind and mingle with your fellow students. This event offers a platform to connect with Deans and staff in a laid-back setting and cultivate a stronger graduate student community. 

"A Hitchhiker's Guide to R for Data Science (2e)"; RPIrates Monthly Meeting (Weds, 15 Oct, 6p, AE217)

RPI R users are invited to the October 2025 meeting of RPIrates: The RPI R Users Group! Our topic for Weds, 15 Sep (6p, AE217) will be "A Hitchhiker's Guide to 'R for Data Science (2e)'". Whether you are new to R or consider yourself a veteran, you'll gain a new appreciation of the R language and platform through the lens of R4DS! RPIrates is led by Dr. John S. Erickson, Director of Research Operations of the Rensselaer IDEA and Chief Instigator of RPIrates. Pizza and salad starts at 5:30p.
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