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The RPI Experience: What's New, What's Next Virtual Session

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Curious what’s changing with The RPI Experience (Formerly The Arch) and what it means for you? Come join us for a live virtual chat where we’ll break down the latest updates, walk through expectations, and help you plan your next steps with confidence. We will also cover key details about Discovery semester registration for summer, fall, and spring, and answer your questions so you feel prepared for what's ahead!

Success Lab: Motivation & Change II

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Do you put things off until the last minute only to be disappointed by the outcome? Learn how to develop and maintain motivation to achieve goals to make change in your life. Whether you want to spend more time on school work or learn to play the piano, making change requires a specific set of steps to ensure success.

GRADUATE EDUCATION SEMINAR Scientific Publishing & Ethics in the time of Artificial Intelligence Marlene Silva, PhD Elsevier

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Please join Marlene Silva, PhD, for the Scientific Publishing & Ethics in the Time of Artificial Intelligence workshop. We will explore the world of scientific writing and scholarly publishing to help researchers communicate their discoveries clearly, confidently, and effectively. Light refreshments will be served.

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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