Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a purpose-driven community of educators and researchers, has been the global leader in project-based learning for 50 years. An impact maker for higher education and the world, WPI prepares confident, competent problem solvers with a project-based curriculum that immerses students in authentic, real-world experiences.
(see more)Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a purpose-driven community of educators and researchers, has been the global leader in project-based learning for 50 years. An impact maker for higher education and the world, WPI prepares confident, competent problem solvers with a project-based curriculum that immerses students in authentic, real-world experiences.
Each year, WPI recognizes first-year students for excellence in their academic work with the designation as Charles O. Thompson Scholars. These students are eligible to compete for a scholarship by submitting an essay that completes the picture of their contributions to the WPI community during their first year.
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2018 May 16
Since its inception in 1989, the Clare Boothe Luce Program has been one of the most significant sources of support for women seeking to study science, engineering, and mathematics.
Academic Award -
2017 Mar 27
The Two Towers Prize is awarded annually to students who best exemplify "Theory and Practice"-the guiding principles of a WPI education-through their academic excellence, outstanding campus leadership, and through their work on research and projects.
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2016 May 4
The Kranich Prize is awarded annually, and it recognizes a science, engineering, or management major who best integrates the humanities and arts into his or her undergraduate experience-including course work, independent projects, and extracurricular activities.
Academic Award -
2016 May 4
The Two Towers Prize is awarded annually to students who best exemplify "Theory and Practice"-the guiding principles of a WPI education-through their academic competence, outstanding campus leadership, and through their work on research and projects.
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2015 May 5
The Kranich Prize is awarded annually, and it recognizes a science, engineering, or management major who best integrates the humanities and arts into his or her undergraduate experience-including course work, independent projects, and extracurricular activities.
Academic Award -
2015 May 5
The Two Towers Prize is awarded annually to students who best exemplify "Theory and Practice"-the guiding principles of a WPI education-through their academic competence, outstanding campus leadership, and through their work on research and projects.
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2015 Apr 29
The Kranich Prize is awarded annually, and it recognizes a science, engineering, or management major who best integrates the humanities and arts into his or her undergraduate experience-including course work, independent projects, and extracurricular activities. Wilmer Kranich was a professor of chemical engineering who was active in the development of the WPI Plan, and who served as dean of graduate studies for the university.
Academic Award -
2015 Apr 29
The Kranich Prize is awarded annually, and it recognizes a science, engineering or management major who best integrates the humanities and arts into his or her undergraduate experience - including course work, independent projects, and extracurricular activities. Wilmer Kranich was a professor of Chemical Engineering who was active in the development of the WPI Plan, and who served as the Dean of Graduate studies for the university.
Academic Award -
2014 May 13
Gorham Resident Thomas Mountinho Awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Two Towers Prize for 2014
The Two Towers Prize is awarded annually to students who best exemplify "Theory and Practice" - the guiding principles of a WPI education - through their academic competence, outstanding campus leadership, and through their work on research and projects.
Academic Award -
2014 May 13