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Rensselaer in China
In Fall 2018, President Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., together with Rensselaer Alumni Association (RAA) leadership and renowned faculty, paid a weeklong visit to Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Warren Alpert Foundation supports researchers at Rensselaer
With support from the Warren Alpert Foundation, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have launched a search for drug candidates to block a biological process associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Fireside Chat at the IBM Watson Experience Center
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Rensselaer Trustee and Senior Vice President for Cognitive Solutions and Research at IBM Corporation, John E. Kelly III ’78G, ’80 Ph.D., D.H.L. (Hon.) hosted a Fireside Chat at the IBM Watson Experience Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Global Game Changers Series
On January 17, 2018, President Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., hosted a sold-out Global Game Changers event on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the innovation economy at the iconic New York Yacht Club.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has announced the addition Linda Pitzi Jojo ’87, ’92G, executive vice president, technology, and chief digital officer at United Continental Holdings, the parent company of United Airlines, and T.J. Wojnar Jr. ’80, vice president of corporate strategic planning at ExxonMobil to the Board of Trustees.
Rensselaer Hosts Event At Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
On December 14, 2017, President Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. hosted an event at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C.
HASS Dean recognized as Steinway Artist
President Shirley Ann Jackson hosted a reception for Rensselaer alumni, parents, students, and friends at Steinway Hall in New York City on Nov. 15. The evening included a performance led by Mary Simoni, dean of the Rensselaer School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS), and recognition of Simoni as a Steinway Artist.
Patroon & Donor Recognition Brunch
We recently held our annual Patroon & Donor Recognition Brunch during Reunion & Homecoming weekend in October. It was our pleasure to recognize and celebrate the generosity of our donors and the impact of their gifts on the entire Rensselaer community.