Join us for a series of 'lunch and learn' seminars covering technology, academia, personal growth, and professional development. Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn dates are below, RSVP to Noelle Sanchez at sanchn2@rpi.edu:

January: 'Surviving the Winter Blues'
Registration Required, Hybrid event
Wednesday, January 14, 2026  12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 
CBIS Bruggeman Room
Webex link: https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=m3774a929c7756940f2b1b65c6dd6088d 
Join us for a presentation by speaker Kevin Readdean, PhD, LMHC, on how to navigate the winter blues. Lunch to be served. 

February: Understanding the US Tax System.
Registration Required, Hybrid event
Wednesday, February 11, 2026  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
CBIS Bruggeman Room 
Webex link:  https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=mb3f447743ad3dbc82066d0caa9eac7a7 
Please join Michael Jackstadt and Mark Moran for an insightful seminar on Taxes and how they work for students.  

March: Easy Food Prep with SODEXO
Students must register. In-Person only. This is on a first-come basis 
Registration link: https://surveys.rpi.edu/jfe/form/SV_8HdLbNUQBtL5Dzo
RSVP soon as space is limited in the venue. 
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Commons Dining Hall
Join us for Easy Food Prep with SODEXO. Lunch will be served after. Seating is limited. No walk-ins. Students must register. 

April:  Preparing for the academic/industry job market. 
Registration Required. Hybrid event. 
Wednesday, April 15, 2026  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
CBIS Bruggeman Room 
Webex link: https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=m23e29dbd395e7077ccfbb6fd9e3b8ba9 
Join us for a faculty and staff event to help you prepare for the academic/industry job market with their firsthand experience. 
 

The Graduate Research Symposium is organized for and by graduate students.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition challenges doctoral students to effectively explain their research in three minutes, using language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

When: Tuesdays, 5 :30 - 7:30 p.m. 

Contact: obierj@rpi.edu 

Location: Folsom Library, Fischbach Room

Dates: 2/10/2026 - 3/31/2026

Program Description: Graduate students interact with industry and campus guests once a week to explore and discuss various topics aimed at improving communication and leadership in diverse settings.

Beyond Graduate School is a one-of-a-kind, online platform that helps master’s students make the most out of their investment and build their careers. Learn more here.

Beyond the Professoriate’s Career Training Platform is an online professional development tool where postdocs and doctoral students can explore career options and learn job search strategies to secure employment in academia and beyond. Learn more here.

Take advantage of the offices and programs on campus designed to support your success.