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 Student Work on Robotic Surgical Instrument Honored at International Conference
Major Qualifying Project team's work on design and kinematic evaluation wins Best Paper Award at symposium in Japan.
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2024 May 2
WPI Announces Prestigious Kranich Prize Recipients
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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May 7
WPI Announces Prestigious Two Towers Prize Recipients
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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May 7
WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2024 Apr 29
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2024 Apr 29
WPI Announces Student Honorable Mention of Prestigious Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to a student who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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2024 Apr 29
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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2024 Apr 29
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Wins Award for Academic Achievement Abroad
Three WPI students won the Forum on Education ABroad's Award for Academic Achievement Abroad.
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2024 Mar 14
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Jack Adiletta '25 Awarded Prestigious 2023 Goldwater Scholarship
Jack Adiletta '25 has been named a 2023 Barry Goldwater Scholar one of the most prestigious undergraduate awards of its type in STEM.
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2023 May 9
WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2023 Apr 19
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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2023 Apr 19
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2023 Apr 19
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2022 Provost's MQP Award Winners
The MQP, typically completed in the senior year, is a high-level design or research experience in the student's major field. This award recognizes the academic excellence of these projects.
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2022 May 12
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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2022 May 6
WPI Announces Student Honorable Mention of Prestigious Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to a student who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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2022 May 6
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2022 May 6
WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2022 May 6
WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2021 Sep 21
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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2021 Sep 21
WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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2021 Sep 21
WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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2021 Sep 21
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Designated 'Outstanding Member of the Class of 2021'
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
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2017-18 Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholars
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.
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2017 Mar 27
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Awards 2016 Two Towers Prize
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
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Junior Montana Paige Myatt of Norfolk Awarded 2016 Kranich Prize
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.
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2016 May 4
Beijing Resident Jinghan Wu Awarded Honorable Mention for 2015 Two Towers Prize
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
Foxborough Resident Tyler Alexander Awarded Honorable Mention for 2015 Kranich Prize
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.
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2015 May 5
Raleigh Resident Nidhi Diwakar Awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Two Towers Prize for 2015
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
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Senior Hannah Brown of Kirkland Awarded 2015 Kranich Prize
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.
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2015 Apr 29
Kranich Prize
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.
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2014 May 13