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RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminars - January 2026
The RPI Semiconductor CoLab Catalyst Seminar Series will kick off Tuesday, January 20th, 3:00–5:00 PM, in person at the ZEN Building, Albany NanoTech Complex. The inaugural seminar will feature Ravishankar Sundararaman (RPI) and Tim Philicelli (IBM) presenting on topological metals, separated by a coffee break for networking, discussions and poster presentations.
Speakers:
Ravishankar Sundararaman, Professor, RPI
Can charge transport in topological metals be protected from scattering?
Timothy Philicelli, Staff Research Scientist, IBM
Characterizing surface states of topological metals for use in next-generation interconnects
RPI Launches Semiconductor CoLab to Advance Microelectronics Research and Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has launched the Semiconductor CoLab at NY Creates' Albany NanoTech Complex, establishing a dedicated 6,000-square-foot facility designed to advance semiconductor research and strengthen academic programming in microelectronics. The facility positions RPI as a key contributor to the nation's semiconductor research infrastructure.
RPI and Hokkaido University Semiconductor Collaboration
Today, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Hokkaido University of Japan announced their plan to explore collaborative opportunities in semiconductor education and research contributing to semiconductor workforce development initiatives.
2024 Albany Nanotechnology Symposium
2024 Albany Nanotechnology Symposium will be held at Albany Nanotechnology Complex on October 30, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Albany Nanotechnology Symposium provides a forum for promoting cross-functional and interdisciplinary research in device technologies. The conference will feature invited talks, oral presentations, and posters by authors from research institutions, industry, and academia. This year’s topics focus on emerging research and development with semiconductor, quantum, and photonic device technologies.
Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) Workforce Development Summit
Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) Workforce Development Summit will be held on July 18th in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy , New York. The event will feature panel discussions, workforce development and related breakout sessions, along with a poster session and reception.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Develops New Courses in Semiconductors in Partnership With Industry
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to educating the next generation of semiconductor experts. Building upon its 200-year history in technological education, Rensselaer is partnering with leaders in the semiconductor industry to offer curricula tailored to workforce needs.
New Master of Science in Semiconductor Technology (MaST) Degree Approved by the New York State Education Department
The New York Education Department has approved a new Master of Science degree in Semiconductor Technology (MaST) launched by the Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) Department. The MaST program is designed to be highly flexible to accommodate students with diverse STEM backgrounds and to prepare them for successful careers in semiconductor and micro-nanoelectronics research and industrial practice.
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RPI and UAlbany Push the Boundaries of Computing With Historic Collaboration
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and the University at Albany announced a new collaboration to push the boundaries of computer technology and its applications, leveraging their respective strengths and formidable assets for the benefit of the Capital Region, New York, and the nation.
This collaboration between the region’s leading research institutions is supported by recent key investments in computing infrastructure.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and IBM Unveil the World’s first IBM Quantum System One on a University Campus
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM officially unveiled the world’s first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus. Building on RPI’s bicentennial celebration of 200 years of firsts, IBM Quantum System One will significantly enhance educational and research opportunities for the university, as well as with other academic institutions and organizations across the New York region that wish to partner with RPI. Faculty, researchers, students, and collaborators accessing the system will aim to advance quantum computing research, including the search for quantum algorithms that could lead to quantum advantage, while also actively building the next generation of the quantum workforce alongside IBM.
Rensselaer Professor Esther Wertz Appointed UPWARDS For the Future Faculty Fellow To Support Semiconductor Education, Workforce Training, and Research
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Esther Wertz, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, has been appointed Rensselaer’s faculty fellow of UPWARDS for the Future. UPWARDS stands for the U.S.-Japan University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors. It was established in May 2023 by Micron and Tokyo Electron Limited to “to bring together 11 universities from across the U.S. and Japan to develop leading semiconductor curricula, creating opportunities for cross-collaboration.”