Research plays an integral role in Rensselaer’s vision of the technological university.

The discovery and application of new scientific concepts and technologies are core goals for faculty, staff, and students.

Rensselaer Research Centers

The research activities of many of our faculty members are conducted within Rensselaer’s major interdisciplinary research centers, including the:

School of Science Research Centers

Also providing unique opportunities to its students are a number of School of Science administered research centers:

Research Constellations

Rensselaer also maintains research constellations, or multidisciplinary teams led by one to three outstanding stars in particular research fields, including IT and biotechnology.

Undergraduate Research

We are a global research university committed to enhancing each student’s experiences. Rensselaer offers undergraduate and graduate students alike the opportunities to actively participate in research projects.

Learn more at our School of Science undergraduate research pages.

School of Science Departmental Research Links: