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
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
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
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.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Feb 6
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects in New York
About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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2015 Feb 5