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
Sofia Orrico of Bethel, Conn., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Spencer Herrington of Clearfield, Pa., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


WPI Volleyball's Casey Hunt of Granby, Conn., Surpasses 1,000 Career Digs


Blayne Merchant of Sanderson, Fla., Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Azita Bakhtyari of Andover, Mass., Named as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Sean McAllen of Prospect, Conn., Reels in Coveted New England Football Writers Association Gold Helmet Award

Abby O'Sullivan of Walpole, Mass., Selected as NEWMAC Field Hockey Offensive Athlete of the Week


Sean McAllen of Prospect, Conn., Collects NEWMAC Football Offensive Athlete of the Week Laurels


Sydney Packard of Georgetown, Mass., Honored as NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week


Michael Brady of Medway, Mass., Named NEWMAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week

Sydney Packard of Georgetown, Mass., Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Frank Ciliberto of Spencerport, N.Y., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Kristen McCrea of Weymouth, Mass., Nets NEWMAC Women's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week Accolades


Abby O'Sullivan of Walpole, Mass., Tabbed as WPI Female Student-Athlete of the Week


Rufus Adams of Duxbury, Mass., Named as WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week

Spencer Herrington of Clearfield, Pa., Lauded as NEWMAC Football Special Teams Athlete of the Week (Sept. 2)

Julian Nyland of Melrose, Mass., Selected as WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 2)


Sarah Kwatinetz of Seattle, Wash., Honored as WPI Female Student-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 2)


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete Intensive Research Projects


Bauer and Day Headline Swimming & Diving Scholar All-America Scrolls

Women's Rowing Hauls in Regional and National Academic Awards

Pietrowicz, Fox and Senior Quartet Headline Men's Rowing's NIRC and NERC Accolades


Jack Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Repeats as Google Cloud Academic All-America Division III At-Large Honoree


Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named Academic All-America in Softball for Second Time in Three Years


WPI Athletics Announces 2017-18 Department Award Winners
