Jonsson Engineering Center

The Jonsson Engineering Center (JEC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, is a prominent engineering building dedicated on October 7, 1977. Named after J. Erik Jonsson, a notable alumnus and benefactor, the JEC features seven stories, each dedicated to different engineering disciplines, and houses major research facilities and classrooms. The building's construction was marked by a unique groundbreaking ceremony involving a long-distance phone call from Jonsson's wife. Visitors can explore various labs, including a mechatronics lab and a multidisciplinary design laboratory, making it a hub for innovation and collaboration among engineering students.