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
(see more)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
WPI student Tessa Lytle competes at World Synchronized Skating Championship
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West Warren's Ben Rickson Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
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Upton's Mandy St. Germain Secures NEWMAC Women's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week Honors
Upton's Mandy St. Germain Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
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Adams and Conroy Sweep NEWMAC Men's Soccer Weekly Honors
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Easton's Carly Cidado Tabbed as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Hudson's Amanda Wetmore Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 23)
Andover's David Reynolds Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 23)
Andover's Colleen Mullins Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 16)
Modesto's Bryce Wade Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 16)
Colchester's Leah Beauton Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 09)
Granby's Connor Field Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 09)
Walpole's Abby O'Sullivan Tabbed as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 02)
WInchester's Mark Calnan Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 02)
Barinelli, Burke & St. Pierre Headline Women's Rowing's 10 CRCA Academic Honorees
Five From Swimming & Diving Lauded as Scholar All-Americans; Both Teams Recognized
