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Written by: Jack Gurr ’28 (N6YHO) In the past few weeks, RSEi has been happy to welcome W2SZ, RPI’s amateur radio club, as they’ve competed in the Collegiate and New York QSO parties. These contests, known as “QSO parties,” facilitate an opportunity for different groups in the amateur radio hobby to come together, test equipment, test themselves, and communicate around the world. The Collegiate QSO party was a 48 hour event aimed towards college level Read more

This fall, the Rensselaer Society of Engineering Innovation brought all members together for our Fall Society Meeting! It was a great opportunity for everyone to take a break from their busy schedules, enjoy some lunch, and catch up with one another while hearing about what’s been happening around the Society. The day started with a meeting between alumni officers and current directors, giving them a chance to reconnect and discuss the Society’s progress and future Read more

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 Read more

Last weekend, May 16th, we had the privilege of celebrating one of the most meaningful milestones in the RSEi experience- honoring our graduating seniors as they crossed from active membership into alumni status. Surrounded by fellow members, friends, and family, we gathered for a congratulations event that reflected not only their accomplishments, but also the lasting impact they have left on our house and community. From late nights studying together to chapter events, service projects, Read more

As graduation approaches, three graduating RSEi members, Zoe Puno, Rowan Harbin, and Junning Sun, are closing out their time at RPI by developing DeskPal, an interactive productivity companion created through Inventor’s Studio 2 to explore how physical products can better support focus, engagement, and daily workflow. DeskPal is a small robotic desk companion integrated with a mobile application. Rather than functioning as another screen-based productivity tool, it brings workflow into the physical workspace through motion, Read more

One of the most interesting challenges in scenic design isn’t just how a set looks, it’s how it moves. For this multiweek project, Casey Duncan ’26 set out to answer a deceptively simple question: with limited stage space and very few crew members, how can we keep our scenes visually engaging without breaking the flow of the performance? In live theater, transitions can make or break audience immersion. Long pauses, noisy set changes, or visible Read more

This semester’s RSEi directors and society meeting brought together alumni officers, current directors, and society members for a full day of discussion, reflection, and collaboration. The event created a structured space for cross-generational engagement and helped align the organization on goals for the remainder of the academic year. The day began with a dedicated session for alumni officers to reconnect and share insights from their experiences since graduating. This space allowed them to reflect on Read more

RPI, with help of RSEi, hosted a successful and energetic Change the World Innovation Weekend on March 14–15, bringing together approximately 170 students for a fast-paced, first-of-its-kind innovation challenge through the Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship. Over the course of just 30 hours, student teams researched problems, developed concepts, and pitched their ideas to judges. Entries were evaluated on criteria including feasibility, global impact, marketing, and overall presentation, challenging students to balance creativity with real-world Read more

If you’ve been away from campus for a while, you might be wondering what everyday life is like at the RSEi House these days. While classes, research, and part time jobs keep everyone busy, it’s the rhythm of daily life inside the house that really makes it special. Meals with Our Very Own Chef One of the absolute highlights of life at the clubhouse is the food. We’re incredibly lucky to have our very own Read more

If you’ve been missing winter in upstate New York, this past January delivered the kind of storm that probably brings back memories- whether fond or frostbitten. On January 25-26, 2026, a major blizzard swept through Troy, New York, burying streets, cars, and sidewalks under heavy snow and bringing campus life to a temporary standstill. By early morning on the 26th, it was clear this wasn’t just another snow day. Cars parked along city streets were Read more