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
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week
Haili Welton of Southbury, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
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Eight from WPI Football Land on Worcester Area Football All-Star Team
Eric Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, Conn., Named to NSCAA Division III Men's Soccer All-New England Third Team
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Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Honored by NEWMAC, NEWBA
Laura Pumphrey of East Hampton, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Alex Powers of North Scituate, R.I., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Chris Rodgers of Franklin, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Stasha Greenalch of Newington, Conn., Tabbed WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Selected to New England Football Writers Division II/III All-Region Team
Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass, Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Brian Amato of Newington, Conn., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Named ECAC Division III Northwest Football Special Teams Performer of the Week
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Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named WACBA Women's Rookie of the Week
Obi Obiora of Boston, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Rookie of the Week
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WACBA Men's Player of the Week
Rachel Pineda of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to Worcester City All-Tournament Team
Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Selected Worcester City Tournament MVP
Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Andrew Kelleher of Poughquag, N.Y., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Tabbed Liberty League Football Special Teams Performer of the Week
Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Co-Swimmer of the Week
WPI's 400-Yard Medley Relay Claims NEWMAC Men's Swimming & Diving Relay Team of the Week Accolades
Susannah Gray of York, Maine Lands on NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Second Team
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference First Team
Abby Cervelloni of Charlottesville, Va., Lands on NEWMAC Field Hockey All-Conference Second Team
