CASE Spring OPEN HOUSE Culminates the Semester with Presentation of Student Work
May 8th, 2026
On May 8th CASE hosted our Spring 2026 Open House. Our bi-annual event, which showcases a culmination of the semester's student and faculty research and projects brought together industry experts across academia, architecture, community organizations, engineering, material science, computing and beyond to participate in the presentation and review of this semester's work in research, innovation, and applied design.
The presented research covered urban and community interaction, materials & systems, urban growth strategies, materials , AI and more. Spread across multiple, simultaneous sessions students presented their work and engaged in feedback and discussion with the audience. We were also excited to welcome our industry partners who led a fantastic semester of collaboration with our Research Investigations course and program, which provided invaluable experience for our students to participate in applied research tackling real problems in the design and technology industries.
The day was a great success beginning with introductions and morning presentation sessions, followed by lunch and our afternoon presentations. The audience was highly engaged which sparked thoughtful discussions, insightful questions, and offering valuable feedback that helped students reflect on and strengthen their ideas. The collaborative atmosphere created meaningful connections between academia and industry, making the event both an inspiring celebration of student achievement and an important opportunity for professional exchange.
Media Contact:
Kathie Brill, Program Manager
Brillk@rpi.edu