Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

On Friday, October 3, 2025, Rensselaer’s Annual National Manufacturing Day will begin in The Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) Auditorium at 8:15 pm with registration. The high school program will begin at 8:45 am with a welcome by Dean Shekhar Garde, School of Engineering, who will share a welcome and speak about our innovative manufacturing program. NYS Assemblyman, John T Mac Donald will be invited to the stage to say a few words on the important role manufacturing plays within the economics of our immediate region. This year we are planning a student panel of Future RPI Champions of Manufacturing studying different manufacturing industry sectors such as pharmaceutical, renewable energy, chemical, automotive, aerospace, etc. All RPI students will share their perspective of higher education and their actual work experiences, coops or internships in manufacturing across America. The invited high school students will have an opportunity to ask questions. Following the panel discussion, high school students will be divided up into undergraduate-led teams of approximately 10 - 15 students to explore different manufacturing related labs and student demonstrations across campus that focus on Rensselaer manufacturing facilities. This year’s program sponsors include Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Sikorsky of Lockheed Martin. We could never bring this program without the support of the New York Army National Guard, Snap-on Tools, HFO-Allendale Machinery, ASME Rensselaer Student Chapter, the award winning - MILL/Manufacturing Processes and Systems Class, RPI Engineering Ambassadors and undergraduate volunteers. If your school is interested in attending, please email School of Engineering Educational Outreach at [email protected]. Share your name, school district, and contact information. We will include you on the mailing list and will provide more information when available.