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2009 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Commencement Honorands Announced April 8, 2009: Acclaimed futurist and entrepreneur Peter Schwartz ’68 will deliver the 2009 Rensselaer Commencement. Schwartz will receive an honorary degree at the ceremony, along with honorands Samuel Josefowitz ’42, Kenneth I. Chenault, and Robert C. Richardson. 100 Years of Excellence: Celebrating a Century of Engineering Innovation April 1, 2009: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this month is celebrating the centennial anniversary of the founding of two outstanding departments: electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. A Meeting of the Minds: Rensselaer Student Team To Participate in NCIIA Exhibition March 20, 2009: A team of Rensselaer students is among several collegiate teams from around the country that will showcase their innovative technologies during the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) annual March Madness for the Mind exhibition. Statement of President Shirley Ann Jackson on the Passing of Harry Apkarian ’46 March 5, 2009: Rensselaer announces with great sadness the passing on March 3 of Harry Apkarian ’46, member of the Rensselaer Board of Trustees and longtime friend of the Institute. Rensselaer Previews New IMAX Movie, “Molecules to the MAX” February 27, 2009: Students, faculty, and staff at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today saw a sneak preview of the new Molecularium IMAX production, Molecules to the MAX. Hidden Before Our Eyes: Tiny World Makes Giant Leap to Silver Screen February 23, 2009: Shekhar Garde’s advanced imaging, molecular modeling, and computer simulations are at the heart of Molecules to the MAX, set for release in early 2009.  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hosts Eleventh Annual Black Family Technology Awareness Day February 7, 2009: More than 900 area students and their families came to Rensselaer to participate in the 11th annual Black Family Technology Awareness Day. Rensselaer Hirsch Observatory Invites the Public To See the Stars February 5, 2009: Rensselaer invites members of the community to the Hirsch Observatory to view planets, stars, and galaxies with the observatory’s 16-inch telescope. The observatory will be open to the public every Saturday evening through November. Using “Stealth Education” To Increase Science Literacy February 2, 2009: The idea for using the planetarium as a venue to teach about atoms and molecules just popped into Linda Schadler's head. That is how the Molecularium — literally a planetarium show about molecules — was born. At Rensselaer, Freshman Applications Surge Past 12,000 for First Time in History January 23, 2009: More than 12,000 high school students have filed applications to attend Rensselaer. Applications are still being counted, but the current record total represents a growth of more than 117 percent since 2005, when the Institute received just over 5,500 applications. Rensselaer Students Recognized for Innovative Ideas To “Change The World” December 18, 2008: A portable device that pumps oxygenated blood to a patient’s brain during a medical emergency and a new method to wash clothes that dramatically reduces the need for water, electricity, and detergent are two of the eight winning ideas in Rensselaer’s fall 2008 Change the World Challenge contest. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson Honored As One of “25 Great Public Servants of the Past 25 Years” Dec. 10, 2008: Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson has been recognized as one of the “25 Great Public Servants of the past 25 years,” by the Council for Excellence in Government. Indian Radio Innovator Named 2009 Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year November 18, 2008: Amba Preetham Parigi, managing director, Entertainment Network (India) Limited, and managing director & CEO of Times Infotainment Media Limited, is the 2009 William F. Glaser ’53 Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year. Intel To Sponsor Rensselaer Robotics Tournament for Local Middle Schools November 11, 2008: Intel Corporation announced plans to sponsor the 2008 FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Climate Connections Challenge taking place at Rensselaer. Statement of President Shirley Ann Jackson on the Passing of Kenneth T. Lally November 10, 2008: Kenneth T. Lally and his late wife, Thelma, were benefactors to Rensselaer, and to the entire Capital Region. Their generosity has left an indelible mark through the Kenneth T. and Thelma P. Lally School of Management and Technology, named in their honor in 1995. Rensselaer Alumni Association Honors Fraternity With Community Service Award October 21, 2008: In a tribute for an outstanding commitment to community service, the RAA will recognize Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity with its Community Service Award for Greek Life at center ice during the Rensselaer vs. UMASS hockey game. Rensselaer Opens the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Art Center (EMPAC) October 3, 2008: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute opens the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC), an unprecedented experimental center dedicated to the integrated pursuit of the performing arts and sciences.  Rensselaer’s Career Development Center Wins GE Partnership Award September 26, 2008: The Career Development Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the recipient of this year’s General Electric (GE) Partnership Award. The distinction honors Rensselaer for its efforts in building corporate relationships and recruiting. The Class of 2012: Rensselaer Welcomes First-Year Students August 25, 2008: The incoming Class of 2012 at Rensselaer promises to be an exceptional group, with an increase in average SAT scores and more than 65 percent of the students coming from the top 10 percent of their high school classes. Lack of a Comprehensive Global Energy Security Roadmap Putting the U.S. at Risk July 23, 2008: A major restructuring of global energy markets is underway, challenging all to think about energy in new ways, yet the United States is at risk of being left behind because the nation lacks a comprehensive global energy security roadmap, warned Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson. Rensselaer Appoints New Director of Community Relations June 20, 2008: Erin Crotty, a seasoned public administrator with deep roots in Troy and the Capital Region, will join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as the director of community relations. Rensselaer Hosts ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp for Middle School Students June 18, 2008: While schools around the Capital Region are ending the year, a group of 50 middle school students are kicking their academic interests up a notch by participating in the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp at Rensselaer. New $2.7 Million Grant Brings Rensselaer Graduate Students To Local Classrooms June 16, 2008: A program entitled “Energy and the Environment,” funded by a new 2.7 million five-year NSF grant, will place science and engineering graduate students from Rensselaer in high school classrooms across New York’s Capital Region. David Gergen Urges Graduates To Build “Moral Compass,” Seek “True North” May 17, 2008: While striving for success, the leaders of tomorrow must also pursue internal authenticity and happiness to discover ways of making a difference in the world, David Gergen told the graduating Class of 2008 at Rensselaer. Meet the Class of 2008: Rensselaer’s 202nd Commencement Overview May 15, 2008: More than 1,950 students will receive degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday, May 17. They represent the next generation of  leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, patent holders, and innovators. Commencement 2008: Developing a Playground-Powered Water Pump May 15, 2008: Inspired by her time studying in Mexico and helping design a playground-powered water filtration system for a grade school in rural Peru, Rebecca Moore will volunteer with the Peace Corps after graduation. Commencement 2008: Student Innovation Could Improve Data Storage, Magnetic Sensors May 14, 2008: Paul Morrow has developed two innovations that could vastly improve magnetic data storage and sense extremely low level magnetic fields. Commencement 2008: Rensselaer Student Invents Alternative to Silicon Chip May 13, 2008: Even before Weixiao Huang received his doctorate from Rensselaer, his new transistor captured the attention of some of the biggest American and Japanese automobile companies. Commencement 2008: Gaining Independence Through Video Games May 13, 2008: Today’s video games serve a multitude of functions ranging from entertainment to exercise and even education. Now, three graduates from Rensselaer’s Class of 2008 have created a game to foster independence among disabled individuals. Commencement 2008: Future Astronaut Aiming for Space May 9, 2008: It’s not every day that you meet someone who builds next-generation rocket engines for fun. But Phil Bracken, who will graduate this month with a major in aeronautical engineering and a clear goal of becoming an astronaut, is doing exactly that. Commencement 2008: First Woman Leader of Rensselaer’s Car-Building Club To Start New Career With General Motors May 8, 2008: Laura Wontrop knows all about cars and trucks. After graduating from Rensselaer, the 21-year-old mechanical engineering major will join automotive giant General Motors as a vehicle definition engineer, and play a key role in solidifying the design of next-generation concept cars. Commencement 2008: Rensselaer Graduate Helps High School Students Tackle AP Exams May 7, 2008: During the month of May, more than 1.5 million high school students will take the annual College Board AP exams. To help reduce their stress, Chris Keenan offers a free online study resource to help students tackle the AP courses and exams. The Connected Kids Project: Linking Students, Parents, and Educators to the World Wide Web May 7, 2008: A team of professors from Rensselaer and the University at Albany have created Connected Kids, a new youth services online information system, in collaboration with Rensselaer County government. Commencement 2008: Undergrad Has Sweet Success With Invention of Artificial Golgi May 6, 2008: An undergraduate student at Rensselaer has learned very quickly that a spoonful of sugar really does help the medicine go down. In fact, with his invention, the sugar may actually be the medicine. Commencement 2008: Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve May 2, 2008: Thanks to an invention devised by Rensselaer Class of 2008 graduate Sarah DiNovo, our law enforcement officers can protect themselves while protecting us. 2008 Commencement Colloquy To Highlight Leadership Challenges for a Sustainable Global Society April 29, 2008: On Friday, May 16, Rensselaer will host the 2008 President’s Commencement Colloquy, focused on the leadership challenges to maintain a sustainable global society in the midst of extraordinary growth and change. It’s Not Just for Boys: Girls Are Into Science and Math Too April 18, 2008: Nearly 300 11th grade girls from the Capital Region, New York state, and across New England will participate in Rensselaer’s “Design Your Future Day” (DYFD) program on Saturday, April 19. Renowned CUNY Professor To Receive Davies Medal April 16, 2008: Sheldon Weinbaum ’59, CUNY Distinguished Professor of Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at The City College of New York, will receive the prestigious Davies Medal for Engineering Achievement from the Rensselaer School of Engineering. Previous Stories >>

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