Rensselaer held a Research Showcase on Aug. 5 for state and federal officials to inform them about the transformational research taking place at Rensselaer. The day included tours of major research platforms including the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies and the Low Center for Industrial Innovation. Speakers included Jian Sun, professor and director of the Center for Future Energy Systems; James Hendler, professor and director of the Rensselaer Institute for Data Exploration and Applications (IDEA); Jonathan Dordick, vice president for research; Dick Siegel, professor and director of the Rensselaer Nanotechnology Center; and Bob Karlicek, professor and director of the Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center.
