Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Employee Directory
Higher EducationNew York, United States1001-5000 Employees
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private higher education institution founded in 1824 and based in Troy, New York. It is recognized as America's first technological research university, with a long history of advancing scientific and engineering knowledge. The university supports a sizeable academic community, including more than 450 full-time faculty, about 8,000 students, and a broad alumni network. Its work centers on educating students and pursuing research that aims to improve lives and address global challenges in the 21st century. In May 2026, researchers announced a new approach to treating chronic neuropathic pain without side effects.