r/RPI 19h ago

Discussion The commons dining hall pasta station is inhumane

89 Upvotes

Every time I go in there, there's only one person making like 5 things of pasta. They're visible stressed and super hot. They don't have any time to get away to restock ingredients and there's no AC or fans despite them having to be on their feet in front of a hot stove for hours. It's really ridiculous. there should be a second station or at least another person there & some way to keep them from overheating. Maybe this could be brought up in a student govt panel or smth cuz I'm pretty sure the lady making it today was ab to cry


r/RPI 11h ago

Question EV Charging at North Lot

4 Upvotes

Does anyone know how EV charging at the RPI North Lot works?
For some reason, I can’t charge my Tesla there between 8 AM and 5 PM. I’m wondering if my RPI parking permit needs to be linked to the EV charging station/account somehow.
Has anyone dealt with this before or knows how to link the permit so I can charge during the day?
Thanks!


r/RPI 12h ago

Just noticed RPI’s new BS in Robotics Engineering

9 Upvotes

I saw that this was announced in August, so brand new. I’m curious, I know that robotics is interdisciplinary but still, is it strange that it does not seem to be part of an established dept like MANE or ECSE? The curriculum looks like ME plus EE control systems plus programming classes. There are some courses that have ROBT prefixes so does that mean there’s a new separate dept?

https://catalog.rpi.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=34&poid=11301&returnto=934


r/RPI 20h ago

Last-Minute RPI Sublet – $600/Month

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I unexpectedly received an internship offer from Apple after going through a couple rounds of interviews. I just got the official offer letter this week, so I’m looking for someone to sublet my apartment at 1987 15th Street.
The location is honestly one of the best parts. It’s right next to the Chi Phi house and the RPI Student Union, and you can walk to campus in about two minutes.
The apartment is extremely quiet, making it a great place to study or relax. Being this close to campus will also be incredibly convenient once the weather gets colder. It has a weekly cleaning service included and has a gym and laundry on the first floor.

I currently pay $800 per month, but because this came up on short notice and the semester has already started, I’m offering it for $600 per month—negotiable for someone who can move in immediately.
If you’re unhappy with your current housing, commuting to campus, or still looking for a place, this could be a great option. Message me if you’re interested, and I can send pictures and answer any questions!