Events Upcoming Alumni Events 26th Annual RPI Football Golf Tournament May 17, 2024 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM The 26th Annual RPI Football Golf Outing will take place at Western Turnpike Golf Course with an 8 a.m. registration and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The outing will provide a great opportunity for our current and former players to celebrate the past, enjoy the present, and look ahead to the future. This program’s goal has been to offer our student-athletes the finest Division III football experience in the country. We will continue to move closer towards that goal with the continued efforts of our alumni, parents, and supporters who believe in RPI Football. This is your chance to help us as we expect the golf outing and our football program to reach new heights! DC/Baltimore | Tour of National Institute of Standards and Technology May 21, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM SOLD OUT! To be added to the wait list, contact dibara@rpi.edu. Ever wanted to see an Atomic Clock, a million pound force machine, or contemplate in front of an apple tree that is a descendant of Sir Isaac Newton’s apple trees? Then join us for a fun behind-the-scenes tour of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a scientific agency within the US Department of Commerce. Austin: Presidential Bicentennial Reception May 22, 2024 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Please join President Marty Schmidt ’81, Ph.D., and his wife, Lyn, at a reception to celebrate the past, present, and future of RPI in honor of our Bicentennial. Dallas: Presidential Bicentennial Reception May 23, 2024 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Please join President Marty Schmidt ’81, Ph.D., and his wife, Lyn, at a reception to celebrate the past, present, and future of RPI in honor of our Bicentennial. RPI Athletics Let’s Go Red! Golf Outing 2024, Normanside Country Club Jun 3, 2024 | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM RPI Athletics will host annual Let’s Go Red! Golf Outing at Normanside Country Club. Come out and support our student-athletes and athletics programs. There are a number of ways you may help support RPI Athletics at this event. Register to play, be a sponsor, or provide auction and raffle items! New Jersey | Elections and Dinner at Redd’s & Welcome to the Neighborhood Jun 4, 2024 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024 will be our Official Chapter Annual Meeting and Officer Elections / Quarterly dinner / Bicentennial Planning and Welcome to Neighborhood combined event. (Let's drink to that!) We'll be in the heart of the Meadowlands, a half mile from Meadowlands Station and less than a mile from the racetrack. Park on site. Accessible. So. California | Northrop Grumman James Webb Space Telescope Update Jun 8, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Join us at Northrop Grumman Redondo Beach, CA to hear from Jonathan Arenberg, the Chief Engineer of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). He will share his experiences in developing the satellite and give us an update on the science the telescope has given us in the two years it has been in orbit. In just two years, the JWST has caused scientists to rethink our understanding of the universe and its origin. There will be an opportunity to apply for internships and full-time positions at this event. The cost of $20 per person will include a post-tour lunch. Registration is limited, so sign up today! Northern California: Nancy Mueller Garden Party Jun 8, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join Institute Trustee Emerita Nancy Mueller at her home in Palo Alto for an opportunity to meet the northern California RPI community and to welcome the incoming RPI Class of 2028. Boston | Worcester WooSox vs Rochester Red Wings Jun 9, 2024 | 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM Grab your family and friends and join the Boston Chapter to kick off summer with an afternoon at Polar Park! We will enjoy WooSox baseball, food, cheer, and networking. Each ticket includes entrance to private patio seating in Triple Decker Garden and a two-hour picnic style buffet. Our private reserved area is close to cash bars in the beer garden. Hope to see you there! New Jersey | LA Dodgers vs. NY Yankees Jun 9, 2024 | 7:10 PM to 10:10 PM SOLD OUT! Could this be a preview of the World Series? We have Cole, Judge, and Soto. They have Yamamoto, Ohtani, and Freeman. This will truly be an epic game and a clash of superstars. We have available 65 excellent seats at a group rate of $125 each (seats are normally $180) in Main Sections 214A and 213 near the edge of the infield/outfield on the First Base side. Don't wait too long to get your tickets! This event is sure to sell out. Please note that the game start time is 7:10 PM. Hudson Mohawk | Trivia Night! Jun 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Join us at the popular Crow’s Nest at The Edison Club for an evening of fun and RPI trivia with your fellow alumni and friends! Interesting facts, a fun environment, RPI trivia, entertainment, and food – what more could you ask for?! Food will be provided – drinks and alcoholic beverages must be purchased separately. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening along with RPI swag. Please join us! Pittsburgh | RAA Chapter of the Year All-Alumni Event Jun 14, 2024 | 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Calling all Pittsburgh area alumni! The Rensselaer Alumni Association (RAA) Board and the local Chapter invite you to join us for an evening of networking at the Sienna Mercato rooftop as we celebrate our “RAA Chapter of the Year” award. The RAA Chapter of Pittsburgh is dedicated to fostering connections and professional development among RPI alumni residing in the area. You'll have the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and expand your professional network. There is no charge to attend. So. California | Welcome to the Neighborhood: Orange County & San Diego Jun 29, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Come welcome our new Southern California neighbors from RPI! We will be having two events (and a third pending volunteers) to welcome graduates locating/relocating to the region. Let’s share tips with them about our neighborhood and about how to succeed in their new careers. If you want to spotlight your business/positional/promotional opportunities at your company to our RPI active students and alumni, please feel free to network at this event. And even if we have no graduates moving here, we will hold the events as a great way to have fun and meet/network with fellow alumni. Here are the locations – choose and register for what is best for you! San Diego: Tour of Fabric8 Labs, San Diego Orange County: Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point Los Angeles: Seeking a volunteer to help with the event! New Jersey | Sunset Fishing Charter, Mamaroneck, NY Jun 29, 2024 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Let's go fishing on the beautiful Long Island Sound sailing out of Mamaroneck NY, within easy reach of NJ, NYC, LI, and CT!!! This is a private charter and is suitable for beginners to pros. All necessary equipment, tackle, and bait will be supplied, or you may bring your own equipment. The mates will help you set up your fishing gear, assist you while fishing, and clean the fish for you to take home. You are invited to bring your kids, parents, friends, and colleagues. Tennessee | Baseball: Nashville Sounds vs. Iowa Cubs Jul 14, 2024 | 1:05 PM to 3:30 PM Join us for an afternoon of baseball with the Nashville Sounds as they take on the Iowa Cubs. Bonus if you have young ones: at First Horizon Park, it's all about families on Sundays! On Sunday Family Fun Days, kids can take part in pregame autographs with select Sounds players and postgame Kids Round the Bases, presented by First Horizon. We look forward to cheering on the Sounds with you! So. California | Jet Propulsion Lab Tour and Networking Jul 19, 2024 | 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Join us for an amazing tour! NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory holds a unique place in the universe. The laboratory is a leader in robotic space exploration, sending rovers to Mars, probes into the farthest reaches of the solar system, and satellites to advance understanding of our home planet. We have had the benefit of many RPI alumni working at JPL over the years, and several are currently on staff. JPL’s Director, Dr. Laurie Leshin, is a distinguished geochemist and space scientist, and served as dean of RPI’s School of Science from 2011 to 2014.