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Computer Science Thesis Defense | Zhenhan Huang

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - PhD Candidate: Zhenhan Huang Advisor: Prof. Jianxi Gao Date: March 20th Time: 1:00 pm Where: Webex - https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=mc82e5d5e37b65cac02faec4acfe6f507

Computer Science Thesis Defense | Linh Tran

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Name: Linh Tran Advisors: Ana Milanova and Stacy Patterson Day: March 20th Time: 11:00am Location: LOW 3045 or https://rensselaer.webex.com/meet/tranl3

Lally Excellence in Teaching Award Nominations Now Open

Recognize a Lally faculty member who made a lasting impact on your academic experience. The Lally Excellence in Teaching Award honors instructors who inspire learning, foster engaging classrooms, and go above and beyond for students. Submit a nomination by April 1 using this link: https://forms.gle/hzGhR2Wjih7NoppB7.

ASCE Student Chapter Meeting

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - McLaren Engineering Group will offer insight into their comprehensive engineering services. Join fellow ASCE members for some pizza while learning what projects McLaren is currently developing.

MARCH - APRIL Mercer X CLUBHOUSE WORKSHOP Events

Bring the heat with March - April Mercer X Workshops: Learn skills to Maximize Your Summer (Andrew Morrison '87). Design an Integrated Circuit (IEEE) or a Pixie Radio with an Antenna (W2SZ). Learn from experts about cutting-edge AI technology (RPAi). Create your own custom keypad to learn PCB design and physically make it using the Mercer X Printed Circuit Board Prototyping Suite (IEEE). RSVP for these free events held by Mercer X Affiliated Clubs!

MS Defense

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Name: Caleb Carr Advisor: Dr. Chris Sims Day: March 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Sage 4112, https://rensselaer.webex.com/meet/carrc4 Title: Disentangling Representation and Policy Complexity in Reinforcement Learning via Dual Mutual Information Penalties

Giving Effective Presentations

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Want to present your ideas clearly and confidently in class? Want to capture your audience’s attention? This workshop will help you learn how to organize your content, design clear and effective slides, engage your audience, and deliver your message with confidence. Discover how presentations are not just about sharing information, but also about inspiring your audience.

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Computer Science Thesis Defense - Brandon Rozek

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Name: Brandon Rozek Advisor: Selmer Bringsjord Date: Wednesday, March 18th Time: 2 PM Location: Winslow, 4th Floor Virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82547712753?pwd=dn4wqALIgNenCRxnUwlMi1JNsxPwp0.1 Title: Towards Automated Planning and Goal Recognition under Qualitative Uncertainty

Graduate Student Lunch and Learn-Easy Food Prep with SODEXO- Seating is limited. Students must register.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Join us for Easy Food Prep with SODEXO-Lunch will be served after. Seating is limited. No walk-ins. Students must register. Email Noelle Sanchez at sanchn2@rpi.edu to RSVP.

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