George M. Low Center for Industrial Innovation

The George M. Low Center for Industrial Innovation, located at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, is a prominent research facility dedicated to industrial innovation. Named after NASA administrator George M. Low, the center was established in 1982 with support from major corporations like Eastman Kodak and IBM. The building features a unique design with tall, hollow stairwells, which gained notoriety for unusual events, including a series of item drops by students. The center houses numerous laboratories and research facilities, including the Center for Integrated Electronics and the New York Center for Astrobiology. Additionally, the George M. Low Gallery on the fourth floor showcases memorabilia from Low's life and the Apollo program, offering a fascinating glimpse into space exploration history.