The Electrical Computer and Systems Engineering department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York United States is a foundational part of the School of Engineering with a history rooted in early electrical engineering programs. It offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees spanning electrical computer and systems engineering fields. The department emphasizes a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience through design projects and research opportunities. Faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research across diverse areas including circuits communications robotics and power systems. This approach prepares graduates to be innovative problem-solvers highly sought after in industry and academia contributing significantly to technological advancement.
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RPI's 265-acre (107 ha) campus overlooks the city of Troy and the Hudson River. The institute operates an on-campus business incubator and the 1,250-acre (510 ha) Rensselaer Technology Park. RPI is organized into six main schools which contain 37 departments, with emphasis on science and technology. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity". As of 2017, RPI's faculty and alumni included 6 members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 6 National Medal of Technology winners, 5 National Medal of Science winners, 8 Fulbright Scholarship recipients, and Nobel Prize winning engineer Ivar Giaever.
