Anahit Hovhannisyan
Previous positions
- Editorial/Opinion Editor April 2018 to April 2019
- Features Editor April 2017 to April 2018
Interview
Getting familiar with RPI's friendly fifer
September 25, 2019
The Polytechnic sat down with the fifer that has been heard playing across campus to learn more about his life.
Research Spotlight
Exploring 2D material structures for energy, transport properties
April 17, 2019
Passionate about physics and computational methods, Professor and Head of the Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy Department Vincent Meunier works to optimize materials at their lowest level, playing with atomic structure to maximize their electronic properties on a quantum scale.
Archer Center
Technical industry questions answered by RPI alumni
April 3, 2019
On Friday, March 29, the Archer Center for Student Leadership Development and the Center for Career & Development hosted “Real World: Technical Skills Lunch & Learn.” Planning for the event stemmed from my previous discussion with Associate Director of the Archer Center Christine Allard summarized online, which occurred in response to my opinion piece touching on the lack of technical skills reviewed in professional development courses.
Student Senate
No concrete progress made regarding past Senate resolution
March 26, 2019
In September 2017, Chairman of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Board of Trustees Arthur F. Golden ’66 called into question Section 2, Item F of the Rensselaer Union Constitution through an email to the student body.
Administration
Confusing inclement weather bulletins explained
March 13, 2019
“Quite frankly, we had to say that we judged… a little too quickly,” said Vice President for Administration Claude Rounds in regard to the confusion generated by several inclement weather bulletin alerts distributed on February 12 and 13.
Editorial Notebook
Make the most of your college career
February 20, 2019
As my career at Rensselaer comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the lessons I have learned over the past four years.
Administration
How does RPI respond to winter storms? Rounds explains
February 6, 2019
“It’s not a casual process,” said Vice President for Administration Claude Rounds regarding Rensselaer’s inclement weather preparation, decision-making, and response.
Opinion
Share your opinions with The Polytechnic
December 5, 2018
I had the opportunity to meet with Associate Director of the Archer Center Christine Allard following my previous opinion piece regarding the current status of career development courses in the engineering curriculum.
Research Spotlight
Using consumer behavior to leverage marketing
October 31, 2018
Rich in marketing experience, Associate Professor Jeffrey F. Durgee is on the hunt to better understand consumer behavior.
Opinion
Incorporating a technical perspective into our professional development programs
October 10, 2018
“I want a job.” These four little words resonate with many students at Rensselaer; whether they are instilled in us by our parents, our guardians, or ourselves.
Interview
Former VP for research returns to faculty
September 5, 2018
Professor Jonathan Dordick retired from his position as vice president for research and returned to full-time faculty.
Editorial Notebook
Student re-evaluates adulthood after RPI
May 2, 2018
Winter semester—I mean spring semester—is coming to an end. That means I’m almost a senior. That means I’m almost ready to jump into adulthood, or get pushed in.
Editorial Notebook
Hard work or talent?
April 18, 2018
Talent or hard work: which leads to success? According to Google, talent is “a natural aptitude or skill.” To me, the word “natural” implies that talent is something people are born with—it can’t be developed over time.
Research Spotlight
Using high tech in circular economies
March 28, 2018
Driven by interests in humanities and science, Professor Ron Eglash conducts research surrounding “generative justice,” a research framework he has created.
Food Review
Instant noodle review
March 21, 2018
Ramen is classic to college campuses all around the US. Have we ever considered which brand is the best? Members of The Poly, including Anna Koenig ’21, Serge Piskun ’20, Crystal Vejar ’20, and I aim to find out.
On-Campus Event
Discussion challenges thoughts on faith
February 28, 2018
A conversation centered around faith, humanity, and the intersection between identity and work sprouted at the Veritas Forum last Friday.
Album Review
Timberlake is bringin’ country, flannel back
February 21, 2018
Amidst his ever-encompassing performance at the Super Bowl LII halftime show, Justin Timberlake released his fifth studio album, Man of the Woods—listed first in the Billboard Top 200 this week.
Editorial Notebook
Glass blowing checked off bucket list, studio added
February 21, 2018
I like glass. I started glass science research during my freshman year at Rensselaer, eager to learn something new and foreign.
Editorial Notebook
Growing mentally, physically from theft
January 24, 2018
My wallet was stolen. It was taken from my possession without warning or cause, and I did nothing to stop it.
Tv Review
Vibrant characters rejuvenate TV genre
January 24, 2018
Set in the ’50s, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a refreshing new comedy television series on Amazon Prime.
