Congratulations to Vivian Rost-Nasshan who in 2024 was elected Grand Marshal in a historic runoff election. Vivian will be a junior in the fall as an IME major (also dual in Science and Technology Studies (STS)).
The Grand Marshal, or GM, is the highest elected student leader of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The position has been in existence since shortly after the American Civil War.
Article V, Section II of the Rensselaer Union Constitution, defines the position Grand Marshal and establishes this position as the presiding officer of the Student Senate and an ex officio member of all committees and role as the leader and the chief spokesperson for the entire Union.
Timothy Wise, known as Tim, is an alumnus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute whose path through engineering reflects both persistence and a strong sense of purpose. Initially drawn to RPI for its rigorous engineering curriculum, Tim entered without a fixed discipline but with a clear goal of becoming an engineer. The opportunity to pursue a master’s degree through the Co-Term program, along with the ability to remain close to home and continue his career in track and field, made RPI a natural choice
Zachary Lafrance is a recent graduate in the Industrial and Management Engineering (IME) and Economics double major, who graduated this May. From an early age, Zachary demonstrated a natural curiosity for how systems and devices functioned, often taking things apart and rebuilding them. This hands-on mindset, combined with RPI’s strong reputation in STEM and its proximity to home, made the RPI a natural choice. He was particularly drawn to Industrial and Management Engineering because of its unique integration of technical and business perspectives, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set applicable across a wide range of industries and career paths.
