Thomas Moutinho
  • biomedical engineering
  • Class of 2015
  • Gorham, Maine

Gorham Resident Thomas Mountinho Awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Two Towers Prize for 2014

2014 May 13

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Thomas Moutinho of Gorham, Maine, a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering, was awarded the university's Two Towers Prize.

The Two Towers Prize is awarded annually to students who best exemplify "Theory and Practice" - the guiding principles of a WPI education - through their academic competence, outstanding campus leadership, and through their work on research and projects.

"Not only is Thomas Moutinho a straight A student - an unusual feat at WPI - but he puts his knowledge and skills to work outside of the classroom so that others may benefit," said Dean of Undergraduate Studies Arthur C. Heinricher. "In the classroom and laboratory, Thomas focuses on tissue mechanics, tissue engineering, infectious disease, biomaterial, regenerative medicine, device design and the improvement of in-vitro modeling. Outside of his studies, Thomas has been working with Engineers without Borders on projects such as developing and delivering rainwater harvesting systems in Guatemala. He embodies the motto of this university - "Theory and Practice" - and he is most deserving of this recognition."

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. WPI's talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are more than 35 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.