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
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
Lea Strangio of Watertown, Mass., Named to Women's XC/T&F Academic All-District Team
Sydney Packard of Georgetown, Mass., Named to Women's XC/T&F Academic All-District Team
Women's Rowing Takes Home Bronze at the NCAA Division III Championships
Sydney Packard of Georgetown, Mass., Fourth at NCAA Track & Field Championships
Local Residents Receive Bachelor's Degrees at 150th WPI Commencement
Local Residents Receive Graduate Degrees at 150th WPI Commencement
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2018 Dean's List
