My exact reaction too. RPI was thought of as "nerd central."
Surprised to see RPI on this list. I worked with several very good engineers who were alums.
RE: Surprised to see RPI on this list. I worked with several very good engineers who were alums.
It is a very good STEM school. However, if you look at the reasons given by this article, it describes the school as a totalitarian, China-like environment. You are only allowed to say things the authorities allow you to OR ELSE...
Better stick to your technical/mathematical/engineering work and shut up.
Its clearly on this list because RPI wants order on their campus. Its very tough & very good engineering school and with that policy its clear they want serious students. If you have time to be an “activist” you don’t have time to be a RPI engineering student! Go elsewhere if you feel you have to “save-the-world” as a 20-something!
Several Years ago RPI was listed as one of the new Ivy schools. I call BS on this list.