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AI Rethought: RPI Researchers Propose a More Effective, Human-Like Approach

New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) could help shape the future of artificial intelligence by making AI systems less resource-intensive, higher performing, and designed to emulate the human brain.

Experience AI Like Never Before: Digital Art Pioneer David Rokeby at RPI

Artificial intelligence isn’t just about algorithms and automation — it’s rooted in centuries of human fascination with consciousness, creativity, and what it means to be human.

Zheyu Zhang Appointed Richard P. Felak ’66 ’67G and Joan C. Felak Endowed Faculty Fellow in Electric Power Engineering at RPI

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has announced the appointment of Zheyu Zhang, Ph.D., as the inaugural Richard P. Felak ’66 ’67G and Joan C. Felak Endowed Faculty Fellow in Electric Power Engineering.

Pazour and Hekimoglu Named James M. Tien ’66 Dean’s Faculty Fellows in Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) announced the appointment of Professor Jennifer Pazour, Ph.D., from the School of Engineering and Professor M. Hakan Hekimoglu, Ph.D., from the Lally School of Management as James M. Tien ’66 Dean’s Faculty Fellows in Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems (DSES).