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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, situated in New York is a top ranking institute in the USA which leaves it mark on anyone that comes in contact with it. Its influence is felt on the way its students work, live and play. The method of instruction is interactive learning which encourages the teachers and the students to interact with each at a mental level. The faculty student interaction has transformed the way the students learn in a classroom.

History

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a renowned institute in the world for its excellence in technology and research. Built over two centuries ago, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has till date maintained its unparallel reputation of the institute which allows the students to go through vigorous mental and intellectual exercise to become world leaders.

In 1855, when the American society was awakening to the need of modernization and the necessity of technical education, Benjamin Franklin Greene framed the latest objectives of the institute. By the year of his resignation in 1859 he had changed the entire education and curriculum system of the institute and set it on the path to its modern day status.

Academic Programs

The institute offers a host of subjects to the undergraduate and graduate level students. Its department of Applied Physics, Physics, and Astronomy trains the students so that they contribute to mankind and the scientific world by adding to new technologies and developing new concepts. The teaching methods are so geared that the faculty and student interaction, computer based instruction and real life experiences in the latest laboratories encourage the students to think and develop.

The students may study for M.S. and PhD degree in physics. The degrees are awarded to the students in various areas of research. For the graduation level the students are offered degrees in Astrophysics and Astronomy or physics.

Fundamental and advanced applied research is important departments of the institute. The students are encouraged to team together with the faculty in their research and make their contributions to it in the field of their specialization.

There are about 60 fields in undergraduate, masters along with the doctoral levels in which the students can select their degrees.

The highlight aspect of this institute is that the small sizes make it possible for the faculty and the students to interact with each other in the research initiatives taken by them. The research programs undertaken by the faculty moves across the campus and affects the various aspects of human life. The institute provides ample scope for developing leadership qualities creative attitude and development of communication skills.

Student Body

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students profile is something to write home about. They develop a strong desire to learn to work and study really hard and move up the ladder to attain success. But it is not only hard work, but fun on the campus too. There are dances, parties, first run movies, sports and the like. There are ample opportunities to make new friends and develop friendship. For music buffs there are continuous live shows of famous singers and bands on the campus.

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