Washington Post Live

The United States is racing to make America the “world capital of AI”. How will universities help America dominate tech? Listen as Washington Post columnist David Ignatius and President Schmidt discuss the nation’s tech race.

SXSW 2025

Preparing for a Quantum Leap

The quantum revolution is here! Listen as RPI’s president explores how quantum computing is transforming health care, finance, and beyond with NVIDIA co-founder Curtis Priem ’82, IBM’s Technical Program Director of Algorithms & Partnerships Jeanette Garcia and Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research Information Officer Lara Jehi, Ph.D. during his SXSW panel.

Times Union

New Accelerator Launching in Troy

With $8M in support from Rensselaer County, RPI and Rensselaer County Executive announced The Bridge, a new accelerator launching in Troy, NY to fuel local startups. Read to learn about the positive impact this will have on the Troy community.

WAMC

RPI Leaping Forward Despite Funding Challenges

Listen to WAMC interview in which RPI’s president shares how RPI supports its campus and academics through pedagogical innovations such as the Mercer X Lab. He also discusses RPI’s use of artificial intelligence to conduct research and advances in the engineering and health science fields.

McKinsey & Company

What to Read Next: McKinsey’s 2024 Annual Book Recommendations

President Schmidt was invited to share his recommended reading for McKinsey’s annual book recommendation list, joining a curated group of global leaders offering insights into influential books shaping their thinking

Times Union

RPI Envisions Hudson Valley as Quantum Computing Hub

Read about RPI's vision for quantum computing in the Hudson Valley. With the IBM Quantum System One computer housed on RPI’s campus, New York is poised to become Quantum Valley.

Spectrum

Spectrum: RPI President Appointed to CHIPs Industrial Advisory Committee

In an interview with Spectrum’s Spencer Conlin, RPI’s president discusses his appointment to the CHIPs Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC), which helps leaders in Washington, D.C. navigate the evolving industry and direct investment. He also discusses the importance of reviving semiconductor manufacturing in America.

The Economist

3rd Annual Summit - Commercialising Quantum Global

President Schmidt delivered a keynote focused on advancing quantum technologies. Speaking virtually, he outlined strategies for building a robust quantum ecosystem and strengthening the future talent pipeline.

Back to top