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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI's pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 18 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. www.wpi.ed

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI's pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 18 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. www.wpi.ed

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ODIME Inducts 35 WPI Students into the LSAMP Scholar Program

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) inducted 35 WPI undergraduate students into the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar Program for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2024 Oct 22

ODIME Inducts 55 WPI Students into the LSAMP Scholar Program

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) inducted fifty-five (55) WPI undergraduate students into the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar Program for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2023 Nov 21

ODIME Inducts 16 WPI Students into the LSAMP Scholar Program

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) inducted sixteen (16) WPI undergraduate students into the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar Program for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2022 Dec 14

Matthew Adiletta of Bolton Named Goldwater Scholar

Established in 1986 by the U.S. Congress, the highly competitive scholarship recognizes college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the nation's next generation of research leaders in the areas of natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
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Scholarship - 2019 Jun 18

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Names Outstanding Members of the Class of 2022

Each year, WPI recognizes first-year students for excellence in their academic work with the designation Charles O. Thompson Scholars.
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Scholarship - 2019 May 7

WPI Track & Field Accumulates 18 Individual and Five Relay All-New England Accolades

All-New England student-athletes finished in the top eight as an individual or as part of a relay at the NCAA Division III New England Championships and/or NEICAAA Championships.
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Scholarship - 2018 May 18

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Receive ISPE Boston Area Chapter Scholarship Awards

The scholarship program was established to honor the memory of Boston Area Chapter Past President Joel Goldenberg.
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Scholarship - 2017 Sep 18

Brandon Clark of Attleboro Awarded Goldwater Scholarship

The prestigious scholarship was founded in 1986 in honor of former long-term U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona.
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Scholarship - 2017 May 11

WPI Track & Field Student-Athletes Earn All-New England Status

Honorees placed in the top eight individually or as part of a relay at the Division III New England Indoor Track & Field Championships this past weekend.
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Scholarship - 2017 Feb 22

Ian Converse of Woodstock, Conn., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Feb. 13)

Converse averaged a double-double of 17.5 points and 12 rebounds in a 1-1 week.
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Scholarship - 2017 Feb 22

Lucky 13 Engineers Earn Liberty League Football All-Conference Honors

Freshman running back Sean McAllen (Prospect, CT) was named the Liberty League Football Rookie of the Year as seniors Brian Murtagh (Wayland, MA) and Blaine Bursey (Middleburg, FL) took home first team accolades as voted upon by the league's head coaches following the regular season.
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Scholarship - 2016 Nov 26

Men's Basketball Picked Third in NEWMAC Preseason Coaches Poll

The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) revealed the annual Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll on Thursday afternoon.
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Scholarship - 2016 Nov 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Goldwater Scholar Honorable Mention

The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence Foundation Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor U.S. Sen. Barry M. Goldwater. The recognition is widely considered to be the premier undergraduate award in the science, math, and engineering fields.
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Scholarship - 2016 May 11

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Goldwater Scholar Honorable Mention

The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence Foundation Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor U.S. Sen. Barry M. Goldwater. The recognition is widely considered to be the premier undergraduate award in the science, math, and engineering fields.
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Scholarship - 2016 May 11

Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Earns Back-to-Back NEWMAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week Accolades

Doherty continued her sizzling start to her senior campaign with two goals in each of WPI's two matches this past week. The forward netted two goals and chipped in with an assist in a 7-1 road win at 2014 ECAC Division III champion Framingham State before notching a marker in each half of the Engineers 5-0 home shutout of Fitchburg State.
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Scholarship - 2015 Sep 14

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2015 Charles O. Thompson Scholars

Named in honor of the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students.
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Scholarship - 2015 May 13

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2015 Charles O. Thompson Scholars

Named in honor of the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students.
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Scholarship - 2015 May 13

WPI Student Cited for Achievement by Goldwater Scholarship Foundation

Goldwater Scholars have very impressive academic qualifications that have garnered the attention of prestigious post-graduate fellowship programs. Recent Goldwater Scholars have been awarded 80 Rhodes Scholarships, 117 Marshall Awards, 112 Churchill Scholarships, and numerous other distinguished fellowships such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships. Since its first award in 1989, the Foundation has bestowed 7,163 scholarships worth approximately 46 million dollars. The Trustees plan to award about three hundred scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2014 May 30

WPI Atudent Cited for Achievement by Goldwater Scholarship Foundation

Goldwater Scholars have very impressive academic qualifications that have garnered the attention of prestigious post-graduate fellowship programs. Recent Goldwater Scholars have been awarded 80 Rhodes Scholarships, 117 Marshall Awards, 112 Churchill Scholarships, and numerous other distinguished fellowships such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships. Since its first award in 1989, the Foundation has bestowed 7,163 scholarships worth approximately 46 million dollars. The Trustees plan to award about three hundred scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2014 May 30

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

Named in honor of the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students. To be eligible for membership, students must achieve all A's and B's (with a minimum of six A's) in their academic subjects during their first three terms at WPI.
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Scholarship - 2014 May 15

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

Named in honor of the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students. To be eligible for membership, students must achieve all A's and B's (with a minimum of six A's) in their academic subjects during their first three terms at WPI.
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Scholarship - 2014 May 15

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2013 Mar 22

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2013 Mar 22

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2013 Mar 22

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2013 Mar 22

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Awards Power and Energy Society Scholarships to 11 WPI Students

The following local residents were among eleven undergraduates majoring in electrical and computer engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute to have been awarded Power and Energy Systems (PES) Scholarships by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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Scholarship - 2012 Nov 26

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2012 Apr 9

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following students of the Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics & Science at WPI were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2012 Apr 9

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2012 Apr 9

WPI Announces Charles O. Thompson Scholars

The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 2010-2011 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2011 Jun 1
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