School of Science

Join us in advancing RPI’s third century by
investing in the School of Science.

GIVE TO SCIENCE

The School of Science stands at the heart of RPI’s mission to understand the natural world and transform that understanding into innovations that advance humanity. From quantum computing to environmental sustainability, our scientists are decoding complexity and building solutions that shape life today and define the technologies of tomorrow.

Science is at the center of every global challenge — from environmental sustainability and health crises to quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. The School of Science equips students to translate knowledge into impact, turning theory into solutions that improve energy systems, develop new materials, and revolutionize medicine.

RPI scientists work across boundaries, where physics meets chemistry, where biology meets computation, where science meets engineering, creating breakthroughs that can only emerge in a place defined by collaboration. As AI and quantum computing reshape the way we live and work, our graduates will be the ones designing the next frontier of discovery.

Strategic Priorities For Philanthropy

Philanthropic investment in the School of Science fuels innovation across three pillars:

  • People – Endowed chairs to attract world-leading researchers in AI, quantum science, human health, and environmental systems. Research fellowships and travel grants that enable students to present their work globally. Scholarships and fellowships to support the next generation of innovators.
  • Place – Modernized labs and collaborative spaces to foster teamwork and discovery. Equip research facilities to match the caliber of RPI’s modern research.
  • Programs – Seed funding for interdisciplinary research in human health, energy, and computational science. Initiatives that connect students with industry partners and alumni mentors.

Support the School of Science

Help our students harness AI and quantum technologies, develop next generation medicines, and pursue the most ambitious questions of their lifetime.

RPI School of Science Dean Steven Tait

“Science has always been RPI’s beating heart, but what makes us truly distinctive is how we empower our students to combine fundamental research with an instinct to act. Here, discovery doesn’t end in a journal; it is a collaborative journey where students and faculty transform ideas into the technologies and medicines that change lives.”

Dean Steven Tait