This session is designed to facilitate an open discussion of Atomic Habits by James Clear. Participants will reflect on the book's key concepts, share perspectives, and discuss practical ways to apply its principles to personal and professional growth. No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day.

This course introduces the tools available in Percipio to support growth through certifications and skill benchmarks. You'll learn how to identify relevant certifications and use benchmark assessments to measure current knowledge. Perfect for employees and supervisors alike, this session will help you navigate the platform's upskilling features and align learning with career development objectives.

At RPI, we maintain that “leadership” involves a learnable set of actions and behaviors that is available to everyone. Whether it be leading a particular project or initiative, assisting others in overcoming obstacles and capitalizing on opportunities, or catalyzing co-creation with colleagues, Rensselaer community members model leadership every day.

Benefits Open Enrollment | November 2–16, 2026

Benefits Open Enrollment is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for these upcoming opportunities to learn about your benefits, explore wellness resources, and prepare for the 2027 plan year.

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - In this workshop we will look at some of the basics of AI, terminology, explore how prompts influence the responses these systems generate, and discuss tools available. As faculty and instructors, we don’t need to become AI experts. However, having a basic understanding of these tools can help us make thoughtful decisions about assignments and classroom expectations. Please click the link in the See section to register by Friday, October 9th. Space is limited.

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Join RPI at Work Associate Dean Michael Hughes for a 30-minute information session covering RPI's online, project-based Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering graduate degree programs. Expect to learn how professionals can develop their practice in core engineering disciplines while being able to customize the program to fit their needs at work. Please register to join this online session.

Are you hiring students for the spring semester? The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) will host a virtual training for faculty and staff interested in posting their on-campus job or research opportunities in Handshake. The training will take place on Wednesday, November 4th from 11-11:45am. Learn about the job board system, writing strong postings, and see a demo of the platform. If you are interested in attending or have questions, please email Nicole Doran at stongn@rpi.edu.

Do you know a colleague or team who goes above and beyond, makes a lasting impact, brings innovative ideas to life, or exemplifies what it means to be part of the RPI community? There’s still an opportunity to shine a spotlight on someone making a difference!

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - This course provides supervisors with a step-by-step overview of how to assign learning content to employees using Percipio. You’ll learn how to search for relevant courses, create and manage assignments, track completion, and support your team’s development goals. Designed to be quick and practical, this session equips you with the tools needed to guide your team’s learning journey effectively.

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Join this RPI at Work Programs Overview to learn more about the online, project-based degrees and certificates. Expect to hear details about how RPI Instructor Mentors provide industry expertise, advice, and mentorship in a targeted and experiential learning environment. Please RSVP if you plan to attend and learn more about RPI at Work.