Rensselaer’s School of Engineering is committed to technological excellence in integrating research and education and in educating for career success.

Solidly endowed with the fundamentals of math, science, and engineering as well as invaluable research, communication, and entrepreneurial expertise, Rensselaer engineering graduates demonstrate an exceptional propensity for practical application of their knowledge. In addition, the inclusion of a strong humanities and social sciences component within this broad education and a full spectrum of activities, both in and out of the classroom, enhance human relations skills and generate a commitment to ethical behavior and social responsibility.

Highly cognizant of the constant evolution in the field of engineering, Rensselaer is dedicated to continually enhancing and revitalizing its curricula and facilities. Evidence of this dedication is its initiatives in such emerging fields as information technology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

Among these are the new biotechnology and interdisciplinary research building, the ongoing attraction of leaders in these fields to our already excellent engineering faculty, and the development of expanded opportunities for research within these and other developing fields at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Key to promoting such new initiatives, as well as enhancing traditional disciplines, is Rensselaer’s world-class faculty, all of whom hold the highest attainable degree in their fields. In addition to being actively engaged in research and teaching, most also keep their finger on the pulse of the world through consulting or entrepreneurial endeavors.

Especially appealing to Rensselaer’s exceptional faculty and students alike are its superlative laboratories and facilities that enable them to conduct oustanding research and innovation in education pedagogy.

These include studio classrooms that, in addition to being equipped with highly advanced interactive learning tools, provide the small comfortable environment that enhances the School of Engineering’s personalized approach to teaching, maximizing student interaction among classmates and professors, and encouraging hands-on, collaborative projects: