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As the Department of Biological Sciences celebrates their centennial, we invite you to watch “Celebrating 100 Years of Biological Sciences at RPI”, which highlights the department’s history, achievements, and lasting impact on research and education! youtu.be/2QiYFMv_0rM

Celebrating 100 Years of Biological Sciences at RPI

For a century, the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer ...

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The Department of Computer Science sent 10 CSCI and 5 ITWS students to the Grace Hopper Conference this year! The Grace Hopper Conference is the world’s largest gathering of women in tech. We are so proud of our students for representing RPI!
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Join the Department of Biological Sciences as they continue celebrating 100 years with the Centennial Celebration Speaker Series! Kicking off Monday, November 17, with Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, President of St. Olaf College.
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CALLING ALL SCHOOL OF SCIENCE SENIORS! Please join us for the Class of 2026 Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12 at 4:00 PM in Russell Sage Dining Hall
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We are hiring faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences! Apply now: careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/49…
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We are hiring faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences! Apply now: careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/49…
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21 Aug 2025
Congrats to Chunyu Wang, professor of biological sciences at RPI, who has been awarded a prestigious research fellowship from the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science. The fellowship supports accomplished scientists in pursuing collaborative research with peers in Japan.
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The School of Science is thrilled to welcome Dr. Steven L. Tait as our new Dean! A leader in surface chemistry, Dr. Tait joins us from Indiana University with a distinguished career in research, teaching, and service. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Tait!
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8 Jul 2025
RPI’s Rado Ivanov has been named a 2025 Young Investigator Program awardee by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research! This prestigious honor recognizes exceptional early career researchers pushing the boundaries of science and engineering. bit.ly/4nVaIXZ
Portrait of Radoslav Ivanov smiling, wearing a blue blazer over a blue shirt, set against a textured gray backdrop.

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21 Jul 2025
A group of RPI students recently spent the day at Lake George and the Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI) for a fish sampling expedition. They captured, identified, and released nearly 200 fish, then enjoyed lunch and research presentations from DFWI interns. #TheArchRPI
Group of students enjoying a day at Lake George with some individuals posing and smiling for the camera. The background features a calm lake and hills under a cloudy sky.

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Two individuals setting a fishing net in Lake George, with mountains visible in the background on a cloudy day.

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Three people standing in the shallow waters of Lake George, with mountains visible in the background. Two are smiling at the camera, and one is holding a fishing net. There is a serene landscape surrounding them.

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Overcast sky over Lake George with multiple hills in the background.

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30 Jul 2025
Working with a team of oceanographers, RPI mathematician Yuri Lvov has developed a first-of-its-kind model of undersea waves, paving the way for more accurate climate predictions. bit.ly/4574zPz 📷 Credit: NASA Earth Observatory #RPI #RPIResearch
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2 Aug 2025
A research team led by RPI’s Chunyu Wang has uncovered a hidden vulnerability in the Hedgehog signaling pathway, a system that, when overactivated, can fuel several types of cancer. This breakthrough could lead to more targeted, effective treatments. bit.ly/46fzv2u
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Congratulations to the newly admitted students of the RPI Class of 2029! We hope to see you on campus at one of the Accepted Students Days (March 22 or April 12) or whenever you can visit! #RPI2029 #RPIvisit
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The School of Science has an exciting lineup of academic events this month! Check out our schedule and mark your calendars! More information about each event can be found at events.rpi.edu
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Curt M. Breneman, Ph.D., Dean of RPI's School of Science, on 12/3 after a brief illness. A beloved member of the RPI community since 1989, he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his wife, Mimsy, & their family.
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In November, RPI hosted its 11th annual HackRPI 2024, where students tackled the theme of Urban Upgrades. Over 24 hours, teams built and showcased projects to a panel of professors, industry pros, and peers.
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24 Nov 2024
RPI’s Richard Bonocora, senior lecturer in biological sciences, joined 29 other international participants for the Spaceflight Technology, Applications and Research (STAR) program, a virtual @NASA training for space biosciences. bit.ly/48JofKF
The International Space Station orbits Earth, with large solar panels extended on either side, set against the backdrop of space and Earth's atmosphere.

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The Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy participated in the NSBP-NSHP (National Society Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists) in Houston Nov 13-17, 2024, for graduate recruiting efforts.
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5 Nov 2024
Richard Bonocora Participates in Virtual NASA Training @RPIScience news.rpi.edu/2024/11/04/rpi-…
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