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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

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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

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Luke Reiniger of Rowley, Mass., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Reiniger notched a goal (PK) and an assist in the second half of a 4-1 triumph at Mass Maritime Saturday.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

Sean McAllen of Prospect, Conn., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

McAllen totaled four rushing touchdowns with an average of 46.5 yards per score as WPI opened 2017 with a 48-0 win over Anna Maria.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11
Women's Student-Athlete of the Week achievement badge.

Sophie Gomarlo of Swanzey, N.H., Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Gomarlo posted a hat-trick and scored a pair of game-winners, while registering a perfect shooting percentage, in the Engineers opening weekend.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11
Player of the Week achievement badge.

Pacheco and Herrington Earn First-Ever NEWMAC Football Weekly Honors

WPI senior Dereck Pacheco and junior Spencer Herrington each claimed one of the first-ever NEWMAC Football Athlete of the Week honors which were handed out on September 5th. Pacheco was tabbed as the defensive athlete of the week while Herrington claimed special teams athlete of the week accolades. Springfield senior Jake Eglintine (Ballston Spa, NY) took home offensive athlete of the week laurels.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11
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Gomarlo Named NEWMAC Women's Soccer Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week

Westwood, MA --- WPI senior Sophie Gomarlo (Swanzey, NH) has been tabbed as the NEWMAC Women's Soccer Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

WPI Cross Country Rosters Revealed

The following 15 men and 14 women have earned a spot on the team.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30

WPI Football Roster Revaled

The following 111 student-athletes earned a spot on the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30
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WPI Women's Soccer Roster Revealed

The following 25 student-athletes are on the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30
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WPI Men's Soccer Roster Revealed

The following 30 student-athletes are on the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30
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WPI Field Hockey Roster Revealed

The following 21 WPI student-athletes have made the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30

WPI Volleyball Roster Revealed

The following 16 student-athletes are on the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30

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. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 40-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 30
Great Problem Solvers achievement badge.

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. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 40-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 30
Great Problem Solvers achievement badge.

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. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 40-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 29
Great Problem Solvers achievement badge.

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. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 40-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 29

Track & Field Teams Garner 10th Consecutive USTFCCCA All-Academic Citations

The WPI men's and women's track & field teams were honored for their work inside the classroom for the 10th consecutive season while 10 student-athletes were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) during the 2016-17 indoor and/or outdoor campaigns.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 1

Swimming & Diving's Petri and J. Bauer Tabbed as CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

WPI senior Tim Petri and sophomore Jack Bauer were named Academic All-America at-large selections, as voted upon by select members of the College Sports Information Directors Association of America. Petri earned second team honors while Bauer landed on the third.
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Sports - 2017 Jun 6
Representation of the achievement named 'Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Gains Critical Skills in Prestigious Amgen Scholars Program  '.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Gains Critical Skills in Prestigious Amgen Scholars Program

Program provides undergraduates with premier summer research opportunities at world-leading educational and research institutions.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 16
Academic All-America achievement badge.

Burlington, Conn., Resident Hope Shevchuk Repeats as Academic All-America, Earns Second Honor of Academic Year

WPI senior Hope Shevchuk has been tabbed as an Academic All-America at-large second team selection, as voted upon by select members of the College Sports Information Directors Association of America. The 2016 at-large third teamer was also recently named to the softball first team.
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Sports - 2017 Jun 6
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Allen and Golden Claim Third CRCA National Scholar-Athlete Nod; Nine Others Also Recognized

WPI seniors Audrey Allen and Jennifer Golden earned their third Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) National Scholar-Athlete nod while a total of 11 student-athletes were also recognized with the academic honor. All honorees were previously named to the NEWMAC and NIRC All-Academic teams.
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Sports - 2017 Jun 2
All-Star Team achievement badge.

Baseball Lands Seven on Worcester Area All-Star Team; Callahan Named COY

WPI skipper Mike Callahan was named Coach of the Year and seven student-athletes were honored as part of the seventh annual Worcester Area Baseball All-Star Team, as recently announced in the Telegram & Gazette. Sophomore Steven Gallagher, senior Nick Comei and sophomore Ryan Tropeano were voted to the first team while junior Matt Howard, graduate student Anthony Capuano, sophomore Doug Rives and senior Mike Duclos collected second team honors.
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Sports - 2017 May 31

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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Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 30
Great Problem Solvers achievement badge.

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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Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 30
Championship Participant achievement badge.

Sydney Packard of Georgetown, Mass., Earns All-America and top New England Finish at NCAA Championships

Packard's seventh-place time 2:11.05 was also the top New England performance. It is the second consecutive outdoor meet the Engineers have boasted an All-America and it is the program's 10th overall for head coach Brian Chabot. Ohio Northern's Emily Richards repeated as national champion.
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Sports - 2017 May 27
Championship Participant achievement badge.

Packard Advances to Saturday's Title Race, Strangio 17th at NCAA Championships

Freshman Sydney Packard finished second in her 800-meter run heat with another school record run to earn a spot in Saturday's title race at the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships, hosted by Mount Union at the SPIRE Institute. Junior Lea Strangio, meanwhile, will go in the books as the 17th-place runner with a time of 2:13.37 in the same event.
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Sports - 2017 May 27

Men's 4x400 Places 12th at NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships

Junior Andrew Kelly (Medford, MA), freshman Alex Rus (Newton, MA), sophomore Ryan Wittenberg (Bedford, NH) and junior Warren Staver (Centreville, MD) ended up sixth in their heat with a time of 3:15.6, edging Colby by just .24 seconds thanks to a late push by Staver. The time was quicker than the NEICAAA performance (3:16.88) which included alternate junior Paul-Henry-Schoenhagen (Cleveland Heights, OH) while it was above the qualifying time set by the participating four at Oneonta (3:14.60)
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Sports - 2017 May 25

Local Residents Receive Graduate Degrees at 149th WPI Commencement

The keynote address was given by Deborah Wince-Smith, president and CEO of the U.S. Council on Competitiveness.
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Graduation - 2017 May 25
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Local Residents Receive Bachelor's Degrees at 149th WPI Commencement

This year's undergraduate address was given by Rodney Brooks, chairman and chief technology officer of Rethink Robotics.
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Graduation - 2017 May 25
Academic All-District achievement badge.

Quartet from Cross Country/Track & Field Programs Named Academic All-District I

Seniors Brian D'Amore, Kim Kocienski, and Austin Scott, and junior Lea Strangio were all selected as Academic All District I Cross Country/Track & Field team members as voted upon by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Sports - 2017 May 25
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