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") ☰ RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE School of Science Departments Academics Research Faculty Advising News & Events Support Contact School of Science at Rensselaer Here in the School of Science, we discover answers to humanity’s most compelling questions, define new fields of study, and invent solutions to global challenges. Moving seamlessly across disciplinary boundaries, we bring together the best of all fields in order to advance the cause of science. You are in control. Our undergraduate degree programs include many electives so you can tailor a curriculum to meet your interests and talents. This flexibility provides an opportunity to explore dual-major degrees, accelerated programs, or begin your graduate work with a co-terminal degree. Introducing—The Advising Hub Information Technology and Web Science Launch into any profession with a foundation in Information Age technology. The Information Technology and Web Science program combines mastery of data, web, and information technologies with an academic discipline of your choice. Summer Here. The World Away. The Arch shuffles the academic calendar to pack more experience into your education. Spend a unique summer semester on campus, then take the fall or spring semester of junior year to pursue professional or personal development opportunities. Rensselaer has long been noted for its " low walls " - There are no rigid divisions across departments and schools. Departments & Programs Biological Sciences Chemistry and Chemical Biology Computer Science Earth and Environmental Sciences Information Technology and Web Science Mathematical Sciences Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy Academic Opportunities within the School of Science Undergraduate Research Even as an undergraduate you participate in the Institute’s vibrant research enterprise. Interdisciplinary Degree Majors The lines dividing departments and curricula are blurred and intersecting. Accelerated Physician-Scientist Program Earn your B.S. and M.D. in only seven years. Study Abroad A global perspective is crucial for anyone wanting to understand the world today. Graduate Studies Take part in devising solutions to fundamental scientific questions. B.S. + M.S. Program Graduate education is becoming increasingly important for career success and advancement. Accelerated B.S. + Ph.D Program Receive your Ph.D. seven years after starting college. The FlexMed Program Groundbreaking new program designed for students interested in pursuing a medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine. Rensselaer Center for Open Source Learn about Open Source Software and get hands-on experience developing it. Announcements School of Science Graduation Brunch 2019 On Friday, May 17th, 2019 the School of Science hosted their graduation brunch for the graduating students in the undergraduate and graduate programs in all School of Science departments. The event is to congratulate the graduates and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. To view and download photo’s from this event click here. The Passing of Joseph S. Levinger Joseph S. Levinger, a theoretical nuclear physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II and spent nearly three decades teaching at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, died on October 25. He was 96. Levinger was appointed assistant professor in the Physics Department in 1951. In 1953 he was promoted to associate professor and promoted to professor in 1964. Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty in AI, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity The Department of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy, NY is aggressively growing with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Cybersecurity (Cyber), broadly defined to cover fundamental theoretical underpinnings, core algorithms, software and systems, and related fields that contribute to or leverage these foci. School of Science Graduation Brunch 2018 On Friday, May 18th, 2018 the School of Science hosted a graduation brunch for the graduating students in the undergraduate and graduate programs in all School of Science departments. We would like to congratulate the graduates and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Please, find pictures of the event here. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Professor of PracticeMultiple Positions Department of Computer Science invites applications for multiple Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice positions with expertise in one or more of the broad areas of computer science: Theory and Algorithms; Systems and Software; Artificial Intelligence and Data; and Vision, Graphics, Robotics, and Games, along with the ability to teach other introductory computer science courses. The initial appointment is for three academic years, with the expectation of subsequent renewal. Upcoming Events Materials Science and Engineering Spring Seminar Mar 4 at 11:00 am How to Get Involved in Research Mar 4 at 4:00 pm Interpretable and Data-Efficient Learning for Autonomous Systems Mar 5 at 10:00 am Computer Science Co-Terminal Program Information Session Mar 5 at 10:00 am Mathematical Sciences Colloquium-Wenjing Liao Mar 16 at 4:00 pm Computer Science Seminar "Designing Interactive Systems for Community Citizen Science" Mar 16 at 4:00 pm The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Spring Seminar Mar 17 at 4:00 pm Computer Science Co-Terminal Information Session Mar 18 at 11:00 am Computer Science Seminar "Cold-Start Universal Information Extraction" Mar 19 at 4:00 pm Computer Science and IT Co-Terminal Questions and Answers Office Hours Mar 23 at 9:00 am Department News Student-Built App Wins Prize from HHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Competition The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has awarded a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute team $15,000 for an app called MortalityMinder, which identifies social conditions contributing to declining life expectancy at a community level. Novel Compound is Promising Drug Candidate for Alzheimer’s Disease A newly identified compound is a promising candidate for inhibiting the production of amyloids, the abnormal proteins that form toxic clumps, called fibrils, inside the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. As published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Chemical Communications , the compound — known as C1” — uses a novel mechanism to efficiently prevent the enzyme gamma-secretase from producing amyloids. Experts Join Rensselaer-IBM Artificial Intelligence Research Collaboration Four experts in diverse aspects of artificial intelligence have joined Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as part of the Artificial Intelligence Research Collaboration (AIRC), a recently formed joint initiative of Rensselaer and IBM Research. Rensselaer Announces New Degree Program in Biological Neuroscience A new degree program in biological neuroscience at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute explores the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. The major, which was recently approved by the New York State Education Department, will be offered beginning in the spring 2020 semester through the Rensselaer Department of Biological Sciences. Contact Information School of Science Jonsson-Rowland Science Center Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 Eighth Street, Troy, NY 12180-3590 (518) 276-6305 School of Science Advising Hub Detailed Contact Information Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 Eighth Street | Troy, NY USA 12180 (518) 276-6000 Contact Us Policies: Media Web Privacy Title IX Student Consumer Information Accessibility Copyright © 2019 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute...