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“Be Where Your Feet Are”: A Student Olympian’s 5 Tips for a Balanced Life
Nina Christof knew from a young age that she wanted to be an Olympian. To get there, she had to work hard and give it her all, but she also had to learn when to pause and take care of herself.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Launches New Quantum Computing Minor to Prepare Next Generation of Quantum Professionals
The School of Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has launched a new minor in quantum computing, positioning students at the forefront of one of the most rapidly developing fields in technology.

Student-run team beats over 1,000 other schools in capture the flag challenge, earning spot in final round

RPI Students Place in Top 10 at International Cybersecurity Competition
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)’s student run cybersecurity club, RPISEC, recently placed 8th globally and 5th in the US-Canada region in the qualifying rounds of the annual Cyber Security Awareness Worldwide (CSAW) Capture the Flag (CTF) competition.

A new interdisciplinary minor is available for any student who wants to explore quantum computing. Students will gain both theoretical insight and practical exposure to quantum algorithms, hardware platforms, and the concept of quantum advantage, the point at which quantum systems outperform classical approaches on meaningful tasks. Minor requirements can be found in the RPI catalog.

Universal Law Governs Urban Transport Adaptation in Extreme Floods
When a 100-year flood hits a city, traffic doesn't suddenly stop or disappear — it adapts.
RPI’s Rado Ivanov Wins 2025 Young Investigator Award for Autonomous Systems Research
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)’s Rado Ivanov, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science, has been named a 2025 Young Investigator Program awardee by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
AI Rethought: RPI Researchers Propose a More Effective, Human-Like Approach
New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) could help shape the future of artificial intelligence by making AI systems less resource-intensive, higher performing, and designed to emulate the human brain.
AI Rethought: RPI Researchers Propose a More Effective, Human-Like Approach
New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) could help shape the future of artificial intelligence by making AI systems less resource-intensive, higher performing, and designed to emulate the human brain.
RPISEC Students Leading the Charge in Collegiate Cybersecurity
RPISEC, a student-run cybersecurity club at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been making waves in the collegiate cybersecurity scene with strong performances in national competitions. The team recently secured 7th place at the CyberSEED competition, further solidifying its reputation as a competitive force in the field. Earlier this year, RPISEC also placed 1st among collegiate teams (3rd overall) in TUCTF, a cybersecurity competition held in January.
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