College leaders beat pay freeze Nov 2, 2009
At the top of the pay list for private research universities as well as private colleges and universities overall is Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute since 1999. Her total compensation was nearly $1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
No show and no comment Nov 1, 2009
The scuttlebutt around town was that GlobalFoundries Chairman Hector Ruiz was expected to attend the Center for Economic Growth's annual meeting Thursday at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After all, CEG officials unveiled a new work force development initiative that was the brainchild of GlobalFoundries, the Sunnyvale, Calif. (Albany Times Union)
From barren to beautiful Oct 31, 2009
Photographer and gallery owner Debra Lockrow is working with eight artists and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the theater owner, to adorn the 84 Fourth St. building with artwork. "The whole Proctor's initiative is to make the street look better,'' said Lockrow, who opened Artcentric Art Gallery at 95 Fourth St. in June."We're trying to encourage a positive use of the building,'' Lockrow said. (Albany Times Union)
GlobalFoundries, CEG partner on work force development Oct 31, 2009
Shirley Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, was the event s keynote speaker; Mark Sullivan, president of The in Albany and CEG president and chairman, delivered the evening s opening remarks. Most Read Stories. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Beer pong may pose flu threat Oct 30, 2009
Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a university in upstate New York, were recently advised by the head of the school's student health center to refrain from playing drinking games, like beer pong, after several of the then-21 reported cases were attributed to the game, according to an Oct. 9 H1N1 update from the school. "Unfortunately, some of our current cases were apparently contracted during a weekend drinking game. Do not share drinks. Alcohol does not kill the virus or prevent... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Family's gift to SCCC will help growth Oct 29, 2009
SCHENECTADY -- Inventor and engineer Fred Kindl took an artificial intelligence class at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a few years ago to ensure he didn't lose his professional engineering license. The Stockade resident was about 85 years old at the time. (Albany Times Union)
Seeking better lighting Oct 27, 2009
E. Fred Schubert, Wellfleet senior constellation professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., who works in the LED field, said no one talked much about solid state lighting until Sandia brought it to the forefront about a decade ago. The lab, he said, is making tremendous progress in the lighting field. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
A boyhood dream nears reality Oct 27, 2009
Coincidentally, his boss, Bob Ess, is a 1987 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Davis, 49, has been working on the $400 million Ares rocket project since its inception in 2005. (Albany Times Union)
CEGs annual meeting set for Oct. 29 Oct 24, 2009
Shirley Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will deliver the keynote address. The annual meeting will outline the region s successes and CEG s plans for the future growth. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Altar wine to beer pong: Flu fears curb traditions Oct 19, 2009
Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., are being asked to refrain from playing beer pong, a communal drinking game, after an outbreak of illness that officials feared might be swine flu. Roman Catholic parishioners of the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C., have been instructed by the bishop not to shake hands at the sign of peace, and wine is not being offered for the sacrament of communion. (MSNBC -- Health)
Congress’ Light Bulb Law: Not So Bright Oct 19, 2009
It doesn t work, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute agrees with me. Their Lighting Research Center finds that CFL bulb-makers don t shoot straight with us. (Human Events Online)
Natural design Oct 17, 2009
Last month, the authority hosted a seminar at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute headlined by Benyus, known as the mother of nature-inspired innovation. It was meant to build upon efforts begun last year, when NYSERDA brought together 50 industrialists, academicians, economic development specialists and biomimicry experts to sketch out a state plan intended to foster new ideas in what should be a growing field. (Albany Times Union)
Jeff Schultz is hot Oct 16, 2009
Before breaking down this week s big game between the two Tech s, we head to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. RPI is the oldest technological university in the country. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Eagle Scout candidate completes unique project for Hanover church Oct 15, 2009
Tiedtke said he would love to go to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.. Loading commenting interface. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Latest swine flu casualty: Drinking games Oct 13, 2009
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is asking students to curb the sharing of cups after a group of students contracted the swine flu during a weekend of drinking games, according to Dr. Leslie Lawrence, medical director of the school's health center. "While it might seem fun over the weekend, it will not be enjoyable when you and your friends are sick and missing class or midterm examinations," he wrote in a message distributed to RPI students and staff. (Albany Times Union)
Union soccer midfielder Manna has winning return at Babson Oct 11, 2009
I called my dad Friday night and asked him to buy me some cleats I could wear for the rainy conditions and wet field last Saturday, so I thanked him for that afterwards, said Manna, who had four goals going into Friday s game at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It was pretty convenient for our parents to organize the get-together since they all live close to Babson. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The First Synthetic Organelle Oct 9, 2009
COURTESY OF ROBERT LINDHART Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ... The sacs are fluid and constantly change shape, so it s difficult to get a handle on, explains Robert Linhardt, a chemist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. (Scientific American)
Warriors And Engineers Skate To Scoreless Tie Oct 4, 2009
TROY, N.Y. - The Wayne State University women's hockey team (0-1-1) played to a 0-0 tie at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1-0-1) on Saturday afternoon, just the second scoreless tie in the 10-year history of the Warrior women's hockey program. (Winnipeg, Man. (Wsuathletics.com)
Women's Hockey Drops Season Opener, 3-2, At RPI Oct 3, 2009
TROY, N.Y. - In the 2009-10 regular season opener, the Wayne State University women's hockey team (0-1-0) made a late rally but fell short, 3-2, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1-0-0) on Friday night at the Houston Field House. A pair of freshmen - (Chelmsford, Ont. (Wsuathletics.com)
The eScience revolution Oct 2, 2009
Troy, NY Web scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will use the World Wide Web to compile and share scientific data on an unprecedented scale. Their goal is to hasten scientific discovery and innovation by enabling rapid and easy collaboration between scientists, educators, students, policy makers, and even "citizen scientists" around the world via the Web. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Newton notables Oct 1, 2009
The medal was first created by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1916 and has two purposes: to recognize the superlative achievement of young men and women and to motivate students toward a career in science, engineering and technology. Eighth-grader Emily M. Snider won the F. Ervin Prince Award, an award given to the middle school students who best embody the qualities of former teacher Erv Prince, a gentle unassuming character with a sense of humor, honesty, integrity, inherent consideration... (Newton Tab, MA)
Women's Hockey Opens Regular Season This Weekend At RPI Oct 1, 2009
GAME STORYLINES The Wayne State University women's hockey team opens the 2009-10 regular season with a series at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Houston Field House in Troy, N.Y.. (Wsuathletics.com)
Tickets for 2010 NCAA Division 1 Men's Ice Hockey Regionals on Sale Oct 1, 2009
East regional tickets at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., (hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and ECAC Hockey) will go on sale Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. Eastern. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800/303-8368, logging onto www. (Wcha.com)
UPDATE: RPI confirms four likely swine flu cases Sep 25, 2009
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has the region's first confirmed cases of H1N1 swine flu among its student population ... Some people were calm, such as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson. (Albany Times Union)
New Cooling Technology Uses Air 'Bullets' to Shoot Down Overheated LEDs Sep 24, 2009
The incandescent and fluorescent bulbs commonly sold today use a lot more electricity than do LEDs, but they are also better at shedding heat, says , an associate physics professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. "LEDs may generate less heat," he adds, "but it still needs to be removed.". The norm for cooling an LED (which is actually a semiconductor that converts electricity into light) has been to place a copper or aluminum tube near the light to act as a heat sink and draw... (Scientific American)
2009-10 Alaska Anchorage Team Preview Sep 24, 2009
They will face Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Robert Morris, respectively. The 17th season of Western Collegiate Hockey Association for UAA begins Oct. 23-24 as it hosts North Dakota in the first of seven conference series to be played at Sullivan Arena. (Wcha.com)
PG North: Pine-Richland field hockey team hoping to stick a number on banner Sep 23, 2009
" Stephenson, who started the Pine-Richland girls' field hockey program in 2004 and runs local field hockey programs and clinics year-round, believes her girls have an opportunity to fulfill that goal this season. The Rams began their season with a four-game winning streak and were 5-1 overall with a 1-1 start in Section 1-AAA after their first six matches. "We've corrected a few things since that loss; we're more efficient," said Stephenson, who played high school field hockey in upstate New... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More eyes watching the waters Sep 23, 2009
When the entire network is in place -- with sensors designed and built by Clarkson, IBM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- it is expected to stretch the 315-mile length of the river, and provide an instant at the river's overall condition, said Beacon Executive Director John Cronin. There could be 20 sensors in place within the next two years, he said. (Albany Times Union)
Students Navigating The Hudson River With Hydrogen Fuel Cells Sep 22, 2009
The project was conceived and is led by students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. (Credit: Rensselaer). (Science Daily)
Ego City: Cities Are Organized Like Human Brains Sep 20, 2009
19, 2009) Cities are organized like brains, and the evolution of cities mirrors the evolution of human and animal brains, according to a new study by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ... Cities are organized like brains, and the evolution of cities mirrors the evolution of human and animal brains, according to a new study by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. (Science Daily)
NCAA president Myles Brand dies from cancer at 67 Sep 20, 2009
Brand earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., in 1964 and received a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Rochester in 1967. He is survived by his wife and a son. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Research teams successfully operate multiple biomedical robots from numerous locations Sep 18, 2009
iMedSim, Interactive Medical Simulation Laboratory, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA. Korea University of Technology (KUT) BioRobotics Lab, Cheonan, South Chungcheong, South Korea. (EurekAlert!)
Why Does Music Make Us Feel? Sep 16, 2009
ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S) Mark Changizi is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is the author of the recently published book "The Vision Revolution". . (Scientific American)
Will the punch be spiked? Sep 13, 2009
Officials at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sectioned off two rows of seats in the theater at the school's Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center for a talk earlier this month by Marshall Carter, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange. The seats in those rows were reserved for VIPsBut some seats, it turned out, were more important than others. (Albany Times Union)
Alumnus nabs White House job Sep 10, 2009
Lyman entered the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps student with an interest in electrical engineering. After receiving a scholarship for the ROTC program, he knew he wanted to be in the military. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Shuttle to carry Rensselaer experiment to International Space Station Sep 8, 2009
Troy, N.Y. An experimental heat transfer system designed by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is scheduled to depart Earth aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. Astronauts will install the system into a laboratory of the International Space Station, where it will remain for up to three years. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
New Design Keeps Buildings Standing And Habitable After Major Earthquakes Sep 5, 2009
4, 2009) A new earthquake-resistant structural system for buildings, just successfully tested in Japan, will not only help a multi-story building hold itself together during a violent earthquake, but also return it to standing up straight on its foundation afterward, true and plumb, with damage confined to a few easily replaceable parts. The team that designed the system was led by researchers at Stanford University and the University of Illinois. (Science Daily)
From NYSE chairman, cautious optimism Sep 3, 2009
Carter, 69, is chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, and he spoke Wednesday at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In both a private interview and in his talk at a packed theater at the school's Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, Carter was cautiously optimistic that the economy and the stock market will become steady again. (Albany Times Union)
were collecting too much data Sep 1, 2009
"What you keep and how you pay for it are difficult issues," says Fran Berman, vice president of research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., who is co-chair of a federal commission studying the economics of data preservation. The growing scale of new science projects, however, has university data custodians worried. (Harper's Magazine)
Study Shines Light On Night-time Alertness Aug 30, 2009
Mariana Figueiro worked with a team of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), to study the effects of the different lighting conditions. She said, "It is now well accepted that the circadian system is maximally sensitive to short-wavelength (blue) light and is quite insensitive to long-wavelength (red) light. We've shown that a moderate level of red light impacts alertness, an effect that must occur via a pathway other than... (Science Daily)
Firm plans plant Aug 27, 2009
Studies are currently underway at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Rochester Institute of Technology, and information from AWP states that there are already a few dealers interested in purchasing the turbines. At first, only 14 jobs will be available at the plant, and after about three years the number will increase to 50. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Cities turn off streetlights to save money Aug 27, 2009
Most cities use more light than they need, at least in some places, says scientist John Bullough of the Light Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Towns should be careful about removing lights, he says. (USA Today)
Human-service event Wednesday at RPI Aug 19, 2009
TROY -- An information session on the United Way of the Greater Capital Region's 2-1-1 Northeast Region service begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The session will be in the auditorium of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, 110 8th St.. (Albany Times Union)
Real gain in virtual world Aug 19, 2009
DelPrete, a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded Agora in 2003, but it didn't always do work for video game publishers. A few years ago, the company got its big break when it made an online community around one of the Tony Hawk video games made by Vicarious Visions, another local video game company spun out of RPI.. (Albany Times Union)
Destination for Troy tourists Aug 19, 2009
Its meeting and conference rooms, meanwhile, are named for area notables from the city's past, many of them alumni of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among them, the Roebling Room, for the builder of the Brooklyn Bridge; the Sage room, for the Troy industrialis; and the Ferris room, for the creator of the Ferris wheel. (Albany Times Union)
No bedrooms, big living room, heavenly view Aug 19, 2009
The Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has announced its intentions to buy the former St. Frances de Sales Church and rectory to house its members and to serve as a community center. The fraternity has submitted plans to the city of Troy for approval. (Albany Times Union)
Are You Evil? Profiling That Which Is Truly Wicked Aug 16, 2009
Courtesy of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. More to Explore. (Scientific American)
What price loyalty? Aug 16, 2009
Jeff Durgee, associate professor of marketing at the Lally School of Management ology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, said programs that aren't well-designed are soon history. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Artificial biochemistry: Blood simple Aug 13, 2009
So understanding the process (glycosylation, to give its proper name) is an important task, and , of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, and his colleagues, hope to contribute by building an artificial Golgi apparatus. They to do so in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. (The Economist)
Man kills self outside hospital Aug 13, 2009
Several Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute officials were present at the scene. Police said the unidentified man had ties to the university, but did not elaborate on what they were. (Albany Times Union)
RPI fraternity hopes to move into church site Aug 4, 2009
TROY -- A Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute fraternity is seeking a variance from the city to convert former Catholic church on Congress Street into its residence and a community center. Phi Sigma Kappa is set to purchase the former St. Francis de Sales rectory and church near the entrance to Prospect Park once the city Zoning Board of Appeals approves the use variance. (Albany Times Union)
Women's Hockey Announces 2009-10 Schedule Aug 4, 2009
Warriors will face 2008-09 national finalists on consecutive weekends (Wsuathletics.com)
Workers reach out ahead of big count Aug 3, 2009
The Collar City is home to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Russell Sage College and Hudson Valley Community College. Local governments realize the need for an accurate count. (Albany Times Union)
Organelle Simulated on Microchip for First Time Aug 1, 2009
"The sacs are fluid and constantly change shape, so it's difficult to get a handle on," explains researcher Robert Linhardt, a chemist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "And while we know the general direction of the flow of vesicles between stacks, we don't really know what cargoes they're carrying.". (Scientific American)
NASA Speaker Tells Colonial Tales With Science, Engineering Jul 31, 2009
Kelley has his Bachelor of Science degree in physics and a doctorate in materials engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., and spent 26 years in the Central Science and Engineering Laboratories, Experimental Station at DuPont, Wilmington, Del. before coming to Virginia. (PR Newswire)
Movers and Shakers Jul 28, 2009
He holds a doctorate in materials engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.. Training and Development. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
MIND Reviews: The Vision Revolution, by Mark Changizi Jul 25, 2009
Changizi, a cognitive scientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, approaches the field of vision from a different perspective than most scientists do: he is interested not in how our eyes work but in why they work the way they do. Why, for instance, did primates evolve color vision, whereas other animals did not. (Scientific American)
Pahl House ending teen treatment role Jul 25, 2009
The Pahl House in Troy will close its teen substance abuse program due to cost concerns, officials say. The faciility will reopen as an adult treatment center. (Albany Times Union)
RPI bachelor's degree pays big dividends, survey finds Jul 23, 2009
Finance finds that college students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute who complete just a bachelor's degree do quite well in terms of earnings. The school ranked 11th among the nation's colleges and universities in terms of mid-career median pay. (Albany Times Union)
RPI's home field advantage nears Jul 18, 2009
Solar arrays on the roof of the new East Campus Athletic Village, below, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy and on the adjacent Houston Field House, at right, will produce up to 50 kilowatts of electricity when they begin operating this fall. That's enough to supply 50 homes. (Albany Times Union)
New Statistical Technique Improves Precision Of Nanotechnology Data Jul 15, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 14, 2009) A new statistical analysis technique that identifies and removes systematic bias, noise and equipment-based artifacts from experimental data could lead to more precise and reliable measurement of nanomaterials and nanostructures likely to have future industrial applications. Known as sequential profile adjustment by regression (SPAR), the technique could also reduce the amount of experimental data required to make conclusions, and help distinguish true nanoscale... (Science Daily)
Turnkey opening Iranian doors Jul 14, 2009
After his freshman year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, Wills helped to launch a dial-up Internet service provider called The Global One that was later changed its name to Global 2000. That company was sold in 1999. (Albany Times Union)
$2.4M in stimulus targets biomed research Jul 14, 2009
The funding will be broken down as follows: $224,654 for ; $313,475 for ; $194,838 for the NY State Department of Health in Menands; $798,270 for ; $656,571 for the ; $170,861 for ; and $65,296 for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Reader Comments. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Making the grade in grand tour of colleges Jul 8, 2009
Siena has seen a slight increase in high school students shopping for college, but the numbers are down a little at Skidmore, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Union College. At the same time, counselors are seeing more students sign up for interviews when admissions staff visit their area. (Albany Times Union)
Bankruptcy protection for Evident Jul 7, 2009
Local shareholders include Siena College in Loudonville and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, as well as individual shareholders such as tech entrepreneur and "angel" investor Walter Robb; F. Michael Tucker, president of the Center for Economic Growth in Albany; and real estate executive Robert Blackman, according to the bankruptcy documents. Evident lists $3. (Albany Times Union)
