Merit Pages News
(June 8, 2023) — On May 20, 2023, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) awarded a total of 1,988 degrees – 152 doctoral degrees, 390 master’s degrees, and 1,446 bachelor’s degrees – to 1,957 students, some of whom earned multiple degrees.
The following local students earned degrees:
Roham Hussain of Higganum graduated with a BS in Information Tech & Web Science.
Tyler Knapp of Haddam graduated with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering.
Of the undergraduate students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 18 earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Many of the 2023 graduates will continue their studies after graduation. Others will begin professional positions with companies such as Dow Jones, Rockstar Games, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pfizer, Volvo Group, Boston Children’s Hospital, Edwards Lifesciences, Mastercard, Consigli, and WL Gore.
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York is America’s first technological research university. RPI encompasses five schools, more than thirty research centers, more than 140 academic programs and a dynamic community made up of more than 6,800 students and 110,000 living alumni. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration.
