The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across these three essential engineering disciplines. Drawing on RPI's rich history of technological leadership, MANE provides a dynamic learning environment that blends rigorous academics with hands-on experience and cutting-edge research. Students work alongside faculty on projects in areas such as advanced materials, sustainable energy, robotics, aerospace systems, and nuclear technology, utilizing state-of-the-art labs and affiliated research centers. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and strong industry connections, preparing graduates to become innovative leaders and problem-solvers ready to tackle the world's most pressing challenges.
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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.