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This fall, RSEi welcomed a new group of members who share one major reason for joining: the community. Again and again, Fall ’26 members pointed to RSEi’s strong, supportive environment. They were drawn to the close member connections, the shared living experience, and the built-in support network. Many said they wanted to join a strong community of like-minded, driven, and creative peers-people who understand the demands of engineering and push each other to grow. Professional Read more

This September, four student members of our organization flew out to Black Rock Desert in Nevada to attend ‘BALLS 33’, the largest experimental rocket launch worldwide. Trey Penman, John Cornachia, Sawyer Shaw, and Gray Chen, members of the solid rocket propellant known as the Ascendant Research Group, kicked off their 2025-2026 series of motor test campaigns with some personal rocketry projects. The research team brought a total of four projects to fly in Nevada. Two notable Read more

Since its inception, RSEi has marked its professional presence on campus through career-related events, a large number of these being the speaker events. Every semester, our students coordinate three to four talks given by esteemed alumni or industry professionals who are well-established in our fields. By the end of the fall semester, we have hosted four presentations featuring CEO of Aireon Don Thoma ‘83, Three Star Lieutenant General Scott Rice ‘80, Jackie Balcerak from the Read more

On December 6th, the Rensselaer Society of Engineers (RSEi) hosted its annual Winter Social, welcoming RPI professors, staff, and students to the house for an evening centered on connection, reflection, and community. The event provided an opportunity to step away from the structure of classrooms and offices and instead engage in meaningful conversation in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Guests were treated to a seasonal spread that included charcuterie boards, roasted turkey, potato skins, and a Read more

Over the past month and a half, the Rensselaer Society of Engineering Innovation (RSEi) has been thrilled to open its doors to welcome new students through a series of recruitment and professional development events. We kicked off the semester with Burgers and Board Games, a crowd favorite that set a new record for attendance. The event offered prospective members a chance to meet RSEi brothers in a relaxed setting, complete with homemade burgers, fries, and Read more

RSE Alumni Director, Mark Anderson and RSEi Live-in Advisor, Garrett Gagnon, attended the recent Mental Health Workshop. Organized by the Alumni Fraternity and Sorority Council (AFSC). With presentations by Dean Ryan and members of the campus support community, the two primary topics were Balancing School, Clubs, and Organizations and Building Holistic Balance and Community – Self-Awareness and Social IQ followed by a group activity lead by our campus Health Educator, Lauryn Maleski. Representatives from chapters participated Read more

Summer Renovations at the Rensselaer Society of Engineering Innovation House This summer, the Rensselaer Society of Engineering Innovation (RSEi) at 1501 Sage Avenue in Troy, NY, embarked on significant renovations to enhance the living and communal spaces for its members. These upgrades reflect the organization’s commitment to harboring a collaborative and innovative environment for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) students. Modernizing the Third Floor The third floor of the house underwent a comprehensive transformation. Previously a Read more