With the start of the Fall 2026 semester came another exciting recruitment season for the Rensselaer Society of Engineering Innovation! Throughout September, we hosted a variety of events to introduce prospective members to the Society, get to know one another, and show what being a part of RSEi is all about.
We kicked things off with our two-part RPI Survival Guide, where current members shared some of their experiences and advice on navigating life at RPI. From there, we spent the rest of the month hosting events that gave prospective members plenty of opportunities to meet members and get a feel for the organization. Some of these included movie night, outdoor crafts day, burgers and board games, and our fall picnic with yard games. We also opened our doors for a house tour, giving prospective members a chance to explore 1501 Sage Avenue and see where many of our events, projects, and everyday activities take place.
Of course, recruitment wasn’t just about social events! We also hosted a three-part Career Fair Prep series, with sessions featuring the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and CEO of Aireon, Don Thoma. These events gave students the opportunity to prepare for RPI’s upcoming Career Fair and learn skills that they can carry with them throughout their professional careers. Later in the month, we held a Catapult Design Challenge, where prospective members had the chance to work together, get creative, and put their engineering skills to use.
After a month of activities, new connections, and plenty of time spent getting to know each other, we wrapped up our recruitment. By the end of September, we welcomed approximately 15 new associate members and two returning members as full members, and hosted a dinner to celebrate! We’re excited to have so many new faces joining the Society and look forward to seeing them become more involved in everything RSEi has to offer.
We also want to give a huge thank you to everyone who helped plan, organize, and run this year’s recruitment events. A lot of work goes into making recruitment possible, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of our members. And, of course, thank you to everyone who came out to an event, took the time to get to know us, and helped make this recruitment season a success!
We’re looking forward to another great semester at 1501 Sage Avenue. Welcome to RSEi!
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