Faculty and Staff

Teaching and Learning Collaboratory 2026 Spring In-Person RPI Faculty and Graduate TA’s Workshop: Teaching and Mentoring with Neurodivergence in Mind

In this session, faculty are introduced to a greater understanding of neurodivergence in college students. The program clarifies what neurodivergence is, what it isn’t, and offers practical tools for faculty that support structured, high-expectation learning environments where neurodivergent students can succeed. We’ll focus on strategies and concepts that support the maintenance of academic rigor while reducing unnecessary barriers to learning.

Rensselaer Faculty and Staff In Person Workshop - Deeper Dive into the Active Learning Approaches of Jigsaw, Think/Pair/Share, & Visual Maps

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - In this workshop, we will focus on the three active learning concepts of the Jigsaw activity, Think/Pair/Share and working with Visual Maps/Charts. We will spend some time on each of these 3 approaches, discussing the concept of each and looking at examples to help you think about how you might be able to incorporate the approach into your class. Please register by March 27th using the Event URL in the See section of the calendar event.

Division of Human Resources Workshop: RPI MAX for Supervisors: Performance and Coaching

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - As a manager, you play a central role in guiding the performance process for your employees. This workshop introduces the core principles of performance coaching, including how to identify and evaluate performance gaps, set effective goals, and lead the RPI MAX performance process. Participants will also explore practical tools for building strong, high‑performing teams.

Division of Human Resources Workshop: RPI MAX for Staff: Leveraging Feedback and Career Opportunities

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - As an employee, you work in partnership with your manager to align expectations and set meaningful goals. Throughout the year, you check in together, recalibrate as needed, and celebrate progress and achievements. This workshop focuses on supporting your individual career development, preparing for the annual manager evaluation, setting effective goals, and using tools that can help you advance your career.

The Center for Architecture Science and Ecology Announces $25K Seed Grant

CASE is an institute wide research center designing, developing and translating next generation technology for a healthy and resilient built environment. This $25,000 grant will directly support a 1 year research project to address the research goals designated by CASE: Climate Adaptation, Circular Economies, Environmental Intelligence and Planetary Health. The grant is designed to foster interdisciplinary and cross-institution collaboration and enhance competitiveness for external funding.

Faculty and Staff Quick Learn Webinar: Considering Brave Spaces vs. Safe Spaces in Discussions

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - In this workshop we will look at the strategies around building brave spaces versus safe spaces and what that means in situations when in a learning environment with a group of peers discussing challenging topics. Maureen Fodera (Office of Undergraduate Education) will be presenting this workshop. Please register using the Event URL in the See section of the calendar event.

School of Science Presents: Diversifying Funding Sources (RSVP)

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Hosted by the School of Science, this session will focus on identifying and pursuing funding to support research. Presentations from OVPR, OSAT, and Foundation Philanthropy will highlight campus resources, funding tools, and strategies for securing foundation, industry, private donor, state, and federal support. Please RSVP using the provided link or contact Sibel Adali (sibel@cs.rpi.edu) for more information. Light refreshments will also be available.
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