Rensselaer asks our students, “Why Not Change The World?" As a community that values, celebrates, and supports all life experiences and perspectives, we provide students with opportunities that allow them to contribute to innovation and developing technologies that will change the world.
Diversity
Underrepresented Minority Students
Black, Latino, and Native American students are part of a “new majority” who thrive on a campus that values, celebrates, and supports all life experiences and perspectives that contribute to innovation and developing new technology that will change the world.
LGBTQ Students at Rensselaer
With an active LGBTQ student, faculty, and staff community and a fully inclusive nondiscrimination policy, Rensselaer asks all students, “Why Not Change The World?”
Women at Rensselaer
The women at Rensselaer are changing the conversation when it comes to math and science, seeking experiences as unique as they are and pursuing opportunities to improve the world.
Programs for High School Students
Rensselaer has been working to build a national network of K-12 pipeline partnerships that focus on identifying, nurturing, and providing educational development for promising scientists and engineers.