News & Engagements
NVIDIA Cofounder Bets on Quantum Valley
NVIDIA cofounder, RPI Alumnus, and Vice Chair of Board of Trustees Curtis R. Priem and RPI president discuss the making of a ‘Quantum Valley’ in New York. Read about why Priem donated more than $75 million to help RPI become a hub of cutting-edge technology.
RPI Unveils Its New Fully Operational Quantum Computer
Read RPI president’s interview with the Troy Record about the new IBM Quantum System One computer, and the impact it will have on RPI’s students and faculty research.
What’s Next After AI? The Next Watershed Technology
ABC News interviews RPI’s president and IBM’s Jay Gambetta about the emergence of quantum computing and its relationship to AI. Watch and read what the two have to say about this new “watershed technology.”
RPI To Build On-Campus Child Care Center
RPI announced plans to build an on-campus childcare center, aiming to support faculty, staff, and students with young families. President Schmidt stated, "There’s no question we have to do this."
RPI's Episode of The College Tour
TCT host Alex Boylan speaks with RPI President Martin Schmidt about his time as a student and his vision for RPI.
New Year, New Hopes
As part of an annual tradition by columnist Peter Coy, President Schmidt contributed a short reflection on what gives him hope for the future. His perspective was featured alongside those of other prominent thinkers and leaders.
IBM Teams with RPI, and the Albany Region Aspires to Lead a New 'Quantum Valley'
Ahead of the installation of the IBM Quantum System One computer, President Schmidt spoke with the outlet about the agreement signed with IBM and his hopes to turn the area into a quantum hub, similar to Silicon Valley.
Q&A: RPI President Says CHIPs Act Will Spur Quantum Computing, Next-Gen Tech
RPI’s 19th President shares his perspective on the impact of CHIPs Act on computing. Read to hear his insight into how government investments will help our efforts to reshore CHIP development and production.
First New RPI President in More than 20 Years is Installed During Campus Ceremony
Troy Mayor Patrick Madden welcomed President Schmidt to campus as RPI’s new President, returning to the campus where he was once a student. Listen to what they both share about what this means for RPI.
New RPI President Martin Schmidt Excited to be Reacquainted with the Collar City
President Schmidt returned to RPI as its 19th president, outlining a vision focused on STEM innovation, expanded research in semiconductors and AI, and deeper integration of the arts and humanities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's New President Talks Entrepreneurship and More
President Schmidt spoke to the outlet about his new appointment as President of RPI, and about his body of research that led to seven start-ups. Read about how he will use his experience to lead RPI.