There are so many ways to get involved in the campus community at RPI, both academically and socially. There is so much exciting research going on all the time, and faculty are always open to starting new collaborations. With the annual graduate symposium and multiple other events put on by various departments, there are many opportunities for us to share our research. The clubs and professional organizations on campus are always holding events and are a great way to meet people on campus and connect with graduate students from other departments we might not see otherwise. When I’m not working on a new synthesis, I like to play trombone in the RMA Symphonic Band here on campus. It’s a great way to feel like a part of the community.