CBE family members gathered to celebrate Prof. Joel Plawsky’s more than a decade of service as head, and to welcome the new leadership on November 20. 2025.
Patrick Underhill, Professor and Associate Head of Chemical and Biological Engineering, was elected to be the new Secretary/Treasurer of the American Physical Society Division of Soft Matter (APS DSOFT). The four-year term will begin in March 2026 at the Global Physics Summit in Denver, CO.
Julie Yang Won Poster Prize at AIChE 2025
Tarek Dinar, CBE M.S. student, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Founders Award of Excellence. This honor recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and contributions to the campus community. Tarek will be formally recognized at the Honors Convocation ceremony on Saturday, October 25, 2025, an annual event that celebrates student excellence as part of the broader Founders Day and Family Weekend festivities,
Institute News
RPI Alumna Clare Severance ’18 Honored in Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30 List
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) mechanical engineering alumna Clare Severance ’18 has been honored with a place on the 2025 Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30 list.
RPI Researchers Advance Understanding of Semiconductor Crystal Growth
A team led by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has made a breakthrough in semiconductor development that could reshape the way we produce computer chips, optoelectronics and quantum computing devices.
RPI Engineering Elevated with Investiture of Shekhar Garde as Thomas R. Farino, Jr. ’67 and Patricia E. Farino Dean
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) recently held an Investiture ceremony to formally recognize Shekhar Garde, Ph.D., as the Thomas R. Farino, Jr. ’67 and Patricia E. Farino Dean of the School of Engineering, a significant moment for the Institute that will strengthen engineering at RPI across education, research, and the student experience.
RPI Launches Semiconductor CoLab to Advance Microelectronics Research and Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has launched the Semiconductor CoLab at NY Creates' Albany NanoTech Complex, establishing a dedicated 6,000-square-foot facility designed to advance semiconductor research and strengthen academic programming in microelectronics. The facility positions RPI as a key contributor to the nation's semiconductor research infrastructure.
RPI to Highlight Advanced Manufacturing Career Paths with National Manufacturing Day Event
Event will showcase the future of manufacturing education, research, and career opportunities at the nation’s first technological university