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The Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the world's leading center for lighting research and education—pioneering research in solid-state lighting, light and health, transportation lighting, energy, and plant pathology.
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John Bullough will co-present "Response to White Light Emitting Diode Aviation Signal Lights Varying in Correlated Color Temperature," "Driver Behavior in Response to Flashing Lights" and "Evaluation of Raised Pavement Markers" at the Transportation Research Board 98th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 13-17, 2019.
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N. Narendran will moderate the panel "Can 3D Printing Revolutionize the Lighting Industry?" at Strategies in Light on February 28, 2019.
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Leora Radetsky will present
"A Recommended Framework for Evaluating Horticultural Lighting Systems" at Strategies in Light on March 1, 2019.
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Jennifer Brons, Jean Paul Freyssinier, and Indika Perera will present "Connected lighting: What are the benefits again? A look at a field study" at LIGHTFAIR International May 22, 2019 in Philadelphia.
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Mariana Figueiro and Mark Rea will co-present the session: "On the Horizon:
New Recommendations for Circadian Entrainment" with Brian Liebel (IES) and Jennifer Veitch (National Research Council of Canada) at LIGHTFAIR International May 22, 2019 in Philadelphia.
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| The LRC and the Larson Transportation Institute at Penn State University presented a workshop to share research results on warning light effectiveness. Learn More. |
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New Video About the LRC
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The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lighting Education Facility Showcase produced a new video that captures the mission of the LRC.
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Programs
Education
Graduate Education
M.S. and Ph.D. programs in lighting—now offering a paid post-graduation externship option at a leading lighting manufacturer, design firm, or government organization
LED Lighting Institute
Hands-on workshop for industry professionals covering the latest advances in solid-state lighting, including IoT connected lighting, 3D printing...
Light and Health Institute
Two-day seminars that teach the many ways in which light affects, and can be used to improve, health and wellbeing
Photometry Institute
Two-day seminars about the latest developments in photometric testing and evaluation
Outdoor Lighting Institute
Two-day seminars on outdoor lighting design to reduce energy use and light pollution while improving safety and security
View all Outreach Education programs |
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| Sensor-Controlled Lighting for Energy Savings and Occupant Satisfaction |
 The Lighting Research Center has issued a new DELTA report showing results from a successful field demonstration of sensor-controlled, bi-level corridor lighting in a multi-family apartment building. Occupants had positive comments about safety and comfort, and considerable energy savings were achieved.
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Working with the LRC
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Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies 
Transportation Lighting Alliance