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You don't have to be rich to afford the house of your dreams, says William Massie, associate professor of architecture. Massie has devised a computer-driven building process that dramatically cuts down on the cost of building a home while increasing overall quality. His innovations have attracted the attention of prominent publications such as Business Week and Esquire magazines. More

Electric Threads

The Feb. 6 edition of the New York Times "Circuits" section featured engineering professor Michael Shur in a story about clothing that will one day have electronic functions and properties. According to the Times, clothing designers traditionally choose textiles based on their beauty, strength, or cost. Now they can choose them based on their ability to conduct electricity. More

New Software Will Further Advance Tissue Engineering

Rensselaer researchers have developed adaptive computer simulation software that promises to advance tissue engineering. This paves the way for new and safer implants and transplants engineered from human tissue. Better products mean safer implantations and less risk of patient rejection and infection. More

Fifty-Two Named To UCAA All-Academic Team

The 2002-03 Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Winter All-Academic Team has been announced and a league-high 52 Rensselaer student-athletes were selected. More