Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a private research university located in Troy, New York, established in 1824. It is one of the oldest technological universities in the English-speaking world and is known for its strong engineering, scientific, and technological programs. RPI offers a broad range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across five schools: Engineering, Science, Architecture, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and the Lally School of Management. The institute is renowned for its research capabilities, particularly in areas such as biotechnology, information technology, and advanced materials, supported by state-of-the-art facilities like the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies and the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). RPI has a significant impact on innovation and fosters a culture of entrepreneurship among its students and faculty, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and practical problem-solving.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed the first topological quantum simulator device in the strong light-matter interaction regime that operates at room temperature, revolutionizing quantum…
For the first time, researchers have used bacteria to “upcycle” waste polyethylene. Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of…
Previous beliefs have been overturned by the discovery of irregularly arranged structures. For many, the word “crystals” conjures images of shimmering suncatchers that create a…
The research team utilized accessible and affordable equipment to improve N95 masks and cut waste Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have created a practical method…
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have uncovered a process in the swirling masses of plasma surrounding black…
Ancient dwarf galaxy reconstructed with MilkyWay@home volunteer computer. Astrophysicists for the first time have calculated the original mass and size of a dwarf galaxy that…
Ability of immune system to destroy Alzheimer’s-related protein oscillates with daily circadian rhythm. The brain’s ability to clear a protein closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease…
Inspired by a concept for discovering exoplanets with a giant space telescope, a team of researchers is developing holographic lenses that render visible and infrared…
Jian Shi Research Group engineers material into promising optoelectronic. Optoelectronic materials that are capable of converting the energy of light into electricity, and electricity into…
Oxygen levels in the world’s temperate freshwater lakes are declining rapidly — faster than in the oceans — a trend driven largely by climate change…
When combined with drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C, the antiviral remdesivir is 10 times more effective in treating cells infected with SARS-CoV-2, the…
Research demonstrates the potential for rapid, accurate glycan sequencing. Researchers have demonstrated the potential of using a nanopore to reduce the time required for sequencing…
Process paves a road to safe, ethical, and fast drug manufacturing. Envisioning an animal-free drug supply, scientists have — for the first time — reprogrammed…
An analysis of an exhaustive dataset on cells essential to the mammalian immune system shows that our ability to fight disease may rely more heavily…
Evidence of broadside collision with dwarf galaxy discovered in Milky Way. Nearly 3 billion years ago, a dwarf galaxy plunged into the center of the…
Heparin, a common anitcoagulent, could also form basis of a viral trap for SARS-CoV-2. In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes…
Could there be a new kind of light in the universe? Since the late 19th century, scientists have understood that, when heated, all materials emit…
Rensselaer team finds solution to persistent problem facing potassium-metal batteries. From cell phones, to solar power, to electric cars, humanity is increasingly dependent on batteries….