Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM - Congratulations to Professor Ravishankar Sundararaman for his promotion to a full professor position in the Materials Science & Engineering Department! In addition, he was also awarded with RPI James M. Tien '66 Early Career Award - The award honors productivity in both teaching and research, with outstanding achievement in one of these areas.

Just a quick reminder to please complete your syllabus in HelioCampus. Based on the requirements from the Provost's office, faculty should have their syllabi published in HelioCampus by June 2, 2025. HelioCampus will publish all syllabi automatically on June 9, 2025.

If you need assistance, contact oira@rpi.edu or speak with your department or school administrator who assists with HelioCampus.

You can access the Institute Syllabus Template on RPI Info>Faculty and Staff Resources>Syllabus Templates.

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Schedule a confidential consultation to help you become better informed and more confident about your workplace retirement savings plan benefits. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to midnight, or online at https://nb.fidelity.com/public/nbpreloginnav/rpi/microsite/#/tem/meet-with-us

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM - Get ready to step into the Workforce Challenge with RPI’s Run/Walk Training Program! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or somewhere in between, all paces and abilities are welcome. Join us at the '86 Field: Wed @ 5 PM (April 30, May 7) & Mon @ Noon (May 5, 12) for a casual 30–45 minute meetup to build fitness, connect with colleagues, and have fun—no experience necessary. Move your body, meet your community!

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - The Office of Foundation Philanthropy invites faculty to a workshop on securing funding from the Simons Foundation, one of RPI’s key philanthropic partners. Attendees will gain insight into the foundation’s priorities, explore available grant opportunities, and hear strategies from a successful RPI grant recipient. Faculty at all stages of the funding process are encouraged to attend.

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Learn to lead from every aspect of an organization with a real-world MBA experience. Prepare to lead the most dynamic and innovative organizations. Engage, involve, motivate, and lead others to reach their fullest potential.  Join Rensselaer at Work Dean Aric Krause, Ph. D.,  as he reviews this innovative project-based, online MBA for professionals program. Please register to receive login details to join this virtual event.

The HelioCampus syllabus module is available for faculty to access for the summer term beginning on April 28, 2025. Per requirements from the Provost's office, faculty should have their syllabi published by June 2, 2025, two weeks after the start of classes.

Research Administration and Finance (RAF) has recently updated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sponsored Program Close Out Policy to reflect recommendations resulting from a recent internal audit.

The updated policy delineates in it the responsibilities of RAF, Principal Investigators and Business Administrators for closing out awards.

Inquiry-based learning and creativity are key elements toward creating engaged learning. The Gameful and Immersive Learning Teams invite interested faculty to apply to redesign one of their courses (or a course element). Following the successful spring 2024 Innovative Pedagogy Fellows initiative, the Office of Undergraduate Education is capitalizing on this momentum by funding a professional development opportunity for a new cohort of fellows in 2025, the Reflective Pedagogy Fellows.