Rensselaer Architecture Career Discovery Program

Summer break is here! It is a great time for your to explore what piques your interest! If you are interested in art, science, and technology, Rensselaer is excited to invite you to register for one of the Architecture Career Discovery Program sessions.

This two-week class, taught entirely online, is designed to expose students to the experience of enrolling in a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall, who are interested in future careers in architecture or design-related fields and have a curiosity about the world, are encouraged to apply.

Session 1: Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 23 (9 a.m. –  4 p.m. EDT)
Session 2: Monday, July 26 – Friday, August 6 (11 a.m. –  6 p.m. EDT)

Course outline:The core of this course is studio work. In studio, students are immersed in a rigorous creative process that starts with an idea, the development of abstract models, and ultimately leads to the design of an exciting and innovative architectural building proposal. Critique and evaluation of studio work is continuous, occurring in one-on-one discussions with the instructor and in larger group reviews with invited architectural critics. Studio work is complemented by a series of lectures and presentations, which explore the broader context of architectural practice, contemporary projects and practitioners, as well as more technical concerns such as drawing and model making. 

Session 1: Monday, July 12 – Friday, July23 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EDT)
Register for Session 1

Session 2: Monday, July 26 – Friday, August 6 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m. EDT)  
Register for Session 2 

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis

Program cost: $1200

please contact the Rensselaer Summer Programs Office for any questions at soaps@rpi.edu. 

Demo Lesson from National Environment Law Prof. Townley

Are you interested in national environment law? Come join Prof. Townley’s demo lesson on January 25, 4pm JST (GMT+9)

Prof. Townley Profile

Dr. Anthony Townley completed his doctorate in linguistics at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia). Anthony has worked as a commercial lawyer in Sydney and as an academic in a variety of teaching and administrative roles for over 20 years. Currently, he is a Professor at Nagoya University of Commerce and Business.

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Even though Japan is known as a country that has good technology for Electric Vehicles, its diffusion rate is not high compared to other countries. For instance, in Norway, EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles comprise about 29% of all new car registrations whereas it is only 0.6% in Japan. There are also concerns that Japan lags far behind the emerging market for EVs in China, which will negatively impact the future of its world-class automobile industry. Sign Up

Case Method & Participant Centred Learning
The case method showcases the biggest challenges confronting businesses today and places the student in the role of the decision-maker. Case discussions bring energy to the classroom and students are able to engage in the case rather than watch or read about how it is done by others. View More

What Can I Do With My Major?

’Tis the season for applications

In the middle of a global pandemic and the holiday season, the deadline to apply to colleges and graduate schools is still approaching. Sure, you might have other things on your mind today. But you’ll soon have holiday breaks and a moment to consider your future.

Whether you’re applying to school this year or not, you can still make time to reflect on whether you’re pursuing the future you really want.

• Are you interested in writing but hesitant to major in English? The professional writing minor could be right for you. The program links up students with internships in fields ranging from journalism to UX writing.

• Curious about big data? A major in statistics could prepare you to track pandemics or presidential campaigns.

• To gain critical thinking skills and visual literacy in an intimate atmosphere, check out the art history major.
  

What we’re reading

Advice from admissions officers on how to apply to college during the pandemic. The college class of 2020 on what it’s been like to launch their careers this year. A high school journalist shares how his classmates struggle to choose a major as they apply to college. The college classes that best prepare you for law school. A college freshman busts the myth of useless majors. Now that traditional college jobs have all but vanished, these students are getting creative to pay their bills.

What is Entrepreneurship?

Demo Lesson July 31, 15:00 JST = 14:00 Taipei Time

Come and join us on July 31st for a demonstration lesson from Professor Goi to discuss “What is Entrepreneurship?” 

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Who is it for?

This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB)’s Global BBA to experience its participant-centered learning using the case study method. The session will last around 1.5 hours including a presentation from the admissions team.

Why teach using cases?

The case method presents big challenges confronting organizations – including the constraints and incomplete information found in all real world situations—and places students in the role of decision maker.

How the case method works

• Students are placed in the role of “protagonist” (or the real-life leader who needed to make a critical decision) as they read the case and identify the problem.
• Next, students perform the necessary analysis—examining the causes and considering alternative courses of actions to come to a set of recommendations.
• In class—students probe underlying issues, compare different alternatives, and suggest courses of action in light of the organization’s objectives. 

A virtual majors fair held by UC Davis

UC Davis College of Letters and Science hosted a virtual majors fair, and the recorded sessions are now available. 

Through these videos, students can learn about their intended major, or to explore others. They will also be more clear about what they can do with their majors.

Advisors and student peer advisors presented in-depth program overviews and answered questions for 35 majors.

• Day 1: Virtual Majors Fair for UC Davis College of Letters and Science
• Day 2: Virtual Majors Fair for UC Davis College of Letters and Science
• Day 3: Virtual Majors Fair for UC Davis College of Letters and Science