Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 17 academic departments offer more than 70 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 45 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

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Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 17 academic departments offer more than 70 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 45 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Jun 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2016 Provost's MQP Winners

The MQP, typically completed in the senior year, is a high-level design or research experience in the student's major field. In the engineering disciplines, many of these design projects are completed in small teams with a faculty advisor. In the sciences, many of these projects are completed by undergraduates working closely in the faculty advisor's research lab. Some MQPs are completed at off-campus project centers for external sponsors, often corporations.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 11

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2016 Provost's MQP Winners

The MQP, typically completed in the senior year, is a high-level design or research experience in the student's major field. In the engineering disciplines, many of these design projects are completed in small teams with a faculty advisor. In the sciences, many of these projects are completed by undergraduates working closely in the faculty advisor's research lab. Some MQPs are completed at off-campus project centers for external sponsors, often corporations.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 11

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Salisbury Prize Winners for 2016

The Salisbury Prize was instituted in 1871 by Stephen Salisbury, a 19th century businessman and philanthropist who was one of the founders of WPI. Salisbury established the award to recognize outstanding members of the senior class "who have faithfully, industriously, and with distinguished attainment" completed all course and project requirements for the bachelor's degree.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 3

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Dec 4

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Dec 4

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Dec 4

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Dec 4

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Dec 4

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Sep 18

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Sep 18

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Sep 18

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people's lives--and make a difference before they graduate.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 9

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people's lives--and make a difference before they graduate.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 9

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people's lives--and make a difference before they graduate.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 9

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people's lives--and make a difference before they graduate.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 9

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Salisbury Prize Winners for 2015

The Salisbury Prize was instituted in 1871 by Stephen Salisbury, a 19th century businessman and philanthropist who was one of the founders of WPI. Salisbury, who also served as President of the Board of Trustees, established the award to recognize outstanding members of the senior class "who have faithfully, industriously, and with distinguished attainment" completed all course and project requirements for the bachelor's degree.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 30

Weymouth Resident Michael Wight Awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Salisbury Prize for 2015

The Salisbury Prize was instituted in 1871 by Stephen Salisbury, a 19th century businessman and philanthropist who was one of the founders of WPI. Salisbury, who also served as President of the Board of Trustees, established the award to recognize outstanding members of the senior class "who have faithfully, industriously, and with distinguished attainment" completed all course and project requirements for the bachelor's degree.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 30

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return From Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Landing Page
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 10
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