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{{Infobox university<br />
| name = Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute<br />
| image = RPI_Logo.svg<br />
| image_size = 200px<br />
| motto = ''Knowledge and Thoroughness''<br />
| established = [[1824]]<br />
| type = [[Private university|Private]]<br />
| endowment = $1.1 billion (2021)<br />
| president = [[Martin A. Schmidt]]<br />
| provost = [[Prabhat Hajela]]<br />
| students = 7,442 (Fall 2021)<br />
| undergrad = 6,283 (Fall 2021)<br />
| postgrad = 1,159 (Fall 2021)<br />
| city = [[Troy, New York|Troy]]<br />
| state = [[New York (state)|New York]]<br />
| country = [[United States]]<br />
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]], 275 acres<br />
| colors = [[Cherry red]] and [[White]]<br />
| nickname = [[RPI Engineers]]<br />
| mascot = [[Puckman]]<br />
| affiliations = [[NAICU]], [[URA]], [[Space-grant]]<br />
| website = {{URL|https://www.rpi.edu/}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute''' ('''RPI''') is a private [[research university]] located in [[Troy, New York]]. Established in [[1824]], RPI is the oldest technological university in the [[United States]]. The institute offers degrees in [[engineering]], [[science]], [[information technology]], [[architecture]], [[management]], and the [[humanities]], [[arts]], and [[social sciences]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
RPI was founded in 1824 by [[Stephen Van Rensselaer]] and [[Amos Eaton]] for the purpose of instructing students "in the application of science to the common purposes of life." The institute's first classes were held on the second floor of the Old Bank Place in Troy. Over the years, RPI has grown significantly, expanding its campus and academic offerings.<br />
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== Campus ==<br />
The RPI campus is situated on a 275-acre hill overlooking the city of Troy and the [[Hudson River]]. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the [[Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center]] (EMPAC), the [[Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies]], and the [[Jonsson-Rowland Science Center]].<br />
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== Academics ==<br />
RPI is organized into five schools:<br />
* [[School of Architecture (RPI)|School of Architecture]]<br />
* [[School of Engineering (RPI)|School of Engineering]]<br />
* [[School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (RPI)|School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences]]<br />
* [[Lally School of Management]]<br />
* [[School of Science (RPI)|School of Science]]<br />
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The institute is known for its rigorous academic programs and emphasis on research. RPI is home to several research centers and institutes, including the [[Rensselaer Nanotechnology Center]], the [[Center for Future Energy Systems]], and the [[Lighting Research Center]].<br />
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== Student Life ==<br />
RPI has a vibrant student life with over 200 student organizations, including [[Greek life]], [[club sports]], and [[student government]]. The institute's athletic teams, known as the [[RPI Engineers]], compete in the [[NCAA Division III]] and are members of the [[Liberty League]].<br />
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== Notable Alumni ==<br />
RPI has produced many notable alumni, including:<br />
* [[George W. G. Ferris]], inventor of the [[Ferris wheel]]<br />
* [[John L. Flannery]], former CEO of [[General Electric]]<br />
* [[Curtis Priem]], co-founder of [[NVIDIA]]<br />
* [[Ray Tomlinson]], inventor of [[email]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[List of RPI alumni]]<br />
* [[List of RPI faculty]]<br />
* [[RPI Engineers]]<br />
* [[Troy, New York]]<br />
* [[Hudson River]]<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[List of oldest universities in continuous operation]]<br />
* [[Technological university]]<br />
* [[Private university]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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