Research
- Launched a Howard Hughes Minority Undergraduate Research Program at Rensselaer in the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary studies in the summer of 2006.
- Initiated a collaborative program of EMPAC events and research with faculty and students.
- Created Faculty Seed Fund for new research directions.
- Created Faculty Revitalization Fund for research initiation for new faculty research.
- Grew the number of externally supported research assistants from 218 in FY02 to 328 in FY20.
- Selected to join the prestigious Web Science Trust Network of Laboratories (WSTNet).
- Filled Future Chips and Tetherless World constellations.
- Partially filled constellations in Biocatalysis and Metabolic Engineering, Biocomputation and Bioinformatics, and Physics, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
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Centers
- The Rensselaer Astrobiology Research and Education Center (RARE), launched in 2019, superseded the New York Center for Astrobiology, which was established in 2008.
- Formed the Center for Modeling, Optimization and Computational Analysis (MOCA) in 2018.
- Established the Center for Mobility with Vertical Life (MOVE) in 2018.
- The Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center (LINAC), engaged in active research for over 50 years, received a $9.44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2016.
- Elevated the Margaret A. and David M. Darrin ’40 Fresh Water Institute (DFWI) to a University center in 2016.
- Launched the Cognitive and Immersive Systems Laboratory (CISL) in 2015.
- Established the Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (cMDIS) in 2014.
- Established the Center for Deep Listening (CDL) in 2014.
- Created the Rensselaer Institute for Data Exploration and Applications (IDEA) in 2013.
- Established the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment (CITE) in 2013.
- Established the Center for Flow Physics and Control (CeFPaC) in 2012.
- Established the Center for Financial Studies (CFS) in 2012.
- Launched Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT) in 2011.
- Launched the Center for Modeling, Simulation, and Imaging in Medicine (CeMSIM) in 2010.
- Established the new interdisciplinary Data Science Research Center in 2010.
- Established Network Science and Technology Center (NEST) in 2010.
- Launched the ARL-funded Social Cognitive Networks Academic Research Center (SCNARC) in 2010.
- Opened the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) in 2008.
- Formally launched the Baruch ’60 Center for Biochemical Solar Energy Research, December 2008.
- Launched the Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE) in 2008.
- National Science Foundation “Smart Lighting” Engineering Research Center (ERC), founded in 2008, is now designated as the Center for Lighting Enabled Systems and Applications (LESA).
- Established the Computational Center for Nanotechnology Innovations (CCNI), now the Center for Computational Innovations (CCI), a $100 million partnership involving Rensselaer, IBM, and New York state in 2007.
- Established the Exploratory Center for Cheminformatics Research (RECCR) in 2005.
- Established the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) in 2004.
- Launched the Center for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (CEES) in 2004 as part of the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation, an NSF initiative.
- Launched the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) in 2004.
- Founded the Rensselaer Nanotechnology Center (RNC) in 2001.
- Secured NSF Center for Directed Assembly of Nanostructures Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC), one of only six of its kind in the country, in 2001.
- Developed National Science Foundation Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center for Directed Assembly of Nanostructures, in 2001.
- New York State Center for Polymer Synthesis, dedicated in 1998, provides bridges for companies to work with Rensselaer faculty and students in designing, producing, and testing novel polymers that can change the way people live and work.
- The Center for Initiatives in Pre-College Education (CIPCE), founded in 1996, is the official K-12 outreach arm of Rensselaer, playing a unique role in providing service to the Capital Region in STEM education.
- The Scientific Computation Research Center (SCOREC), established in 1990, is focused on the development of reliable simulation technologies for engineers, scientists, medical professionals, and other practitioners.
- Paul J. ’69 and Kathleen M. Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship was established in 1988 and continues to guide, mentor, and coach student-based startup businesses, connecting those who are starting businesses to resources and networks within and beyond the Rensselaer community.
- Lighting Research Center (LRC), established in 1988, conducts research in light and human health, transportation lighting and safety, solid-state lighting, energy efficiency, and plant health.
- The Manufacturing Innovation Center, formerly known as the Center for Automation Technologies and Systems (CATS), was founded in 1988 and assists client companies with applied manufacturing R&D to help them meet specific business objectives.
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