ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
This is a list that features graduates like Adam Oates and Reid Hoffman.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?” and “Which celebrities are Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute alumni?”1
Reid Hoffman
Businessperson, InvestorAge: 53
Birthplace: Stanford, California
Reid Garrett Hoffman CBE (born August 5, 1967) is an American internet entrepreneur, venture... more2
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.
Civil engineer, InventorAge: Dec. at 37 (1859-1896)
Birthplace: Galesburg, Illinois
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (February 14, 1859 – November 22, 1896) was an American... more3
Steven Sasson
Inventor, Electrical engineerAge: 70
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Steven J. Sasson (born July 4, 1950) is an American electrical engineer and the inventor of... more
4Ray Tomlinson
InventorAge: 79
Birthplace: Amsterdam, New York
Raymond Samuel Tomlinson (April 23, 1941 – March 5, 2016) was a pioneering American computer... more5
Richard Mastracchio
Astronaut, EngineerAge: 60
Birthplace: Waterbury, Connecticut
Richard Alan "Rick" Mastracchio (born February 11, 1960) is an American engineer and former... more6
Dennis Tito
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 80
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Dennis Anthony Tito (born August 8, 1940) is an American engineer and multimillionaire, most... more7
Paul Furio
Programmer, Game programmerAge: 46
Birthplace: Farmingdale, New York
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Edward Zander
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: 73
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Edward J. Zander is an American business executive. He was CEO and Chairman of the Board of... more- 9
Kip Siegel
PhysicistAge: Dec. at 52 (1923-1975)
Keeve M. (Kip) Siegel (1923-1975) was a US physicist. He was a professor of Physics at the... more - 10
Gary Burrell
BusinesspersonAge: 83
Gary Leon Burrell (August 24, 1937 – June 12, 2019) was an American businessman and... more - 11
Peter van Inwagen
Physician, PhilosopherAge: 78
Peter van Inwagen (; born September 21, 1942) is an American analytic philosopher and the John... more 12
Walter Lincoln Hawkins
ChemistAge: Dec. at 81 (1911-1992)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Walter Lincoln Hawkins (1911–1992) was an African-American chemist and engineer widely... more13
Nariman Farvardin
EngineerAge: 64
Birthplace: Iran
Nariman Farvardin (born July 15, 1956) is an Iranian-American engineer and educator, currently... more- 14Michael or Mike Miller may refer to:... more
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Jon Hall
ProgrammerAge: 70
Jon "maddog" Hall (born 7 August 1950) is the Board Chair for the Linux Professional... more16
Jack Swigert
Politician, AstronautAge: Dec. at 51 (1931-1982)
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States of America
John Leonard Swigert Jr. (August 30, 1931 – December 27, 1982) was an American test pilot,... more17
Daniel Reed
Programmer, Computer scientist18
John Olver
PoliticianAge: 84
Birthplace: Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States of America
John Walter Olver (born September 3, 1936) is an American politician who was the U.S.... more19
Alan Voorhees
Civil engineer, EngineerAge: Dec. at 83 (1922-2005)
Alan Manners Voorhees (December 17, 1922 – December 18, 2005) was an American transportation... more20
Kevin A. Lynch
Urban plannerAge: Dec. at 66 (1918-1984)
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Kevin Andrew Lynch (January 7, 1918 – April 25, 1984) was an American urban planner and... more21
Washington Roebling
Civil engineer, EngineerAge: Dec. at 89 (1837-1926)
Birthplace: Saxonburg, Pennsylvania
Washington Augustus Roebling was an American civil engineer best known for his work on the... more22
Eben Norton Horsford
Scientist, Science writerAge: Dec. at 75 (1818-1893)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Eben Norton Horsford (27 July 1818 – 1 January 1893) was an American scientist who is best... more23
Myles Neil Brand (May 17, 1942 – September 16, 2009) was the 14th president of the University... more24
Arthur J. Gajarsa
Judge, PoliticianAge: 79
Birthplace: Norcia, Italy
Arthur Joseph Gajarsa (born March 1, 1941) is a former United States Circuit Judge of the... more25
Theodore Judah
Entrepreneur, EngineerAge: Dec. at 37 (1826-1863)
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Theodore Dehone Judah (March 4, 1826 – November 2, 1863) was an American railroad and civil... more
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