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
Jack Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Named NEWMAC Men's Swimmer of the Week
Emily Martin of Penfield, N.Y., Tabbed as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Chris Rodgers of Franklin, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Lea Strangio of Watertown, Mass., Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Paul-Henry Schoenhagen of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Maura Buckley of Melrose, Mass., named as the WPI Female Student-Athlete of the Week
Stephen Jendritz of Rockford, Mich., has been tabbed as the WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week
New Year, More Accolades for WPI Women's Basketball's Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass.
Sean Doncaster of Medford, Mass., Named NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Offensive Player of the Week and WACBA Player of the Week
Stasha Greenalch of Newington, Conn., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Sean Doncaster of Medford, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Tim Petri of Eksjo, Sweden, Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Kristen Bender of Simi Valley, Calif., Tabbed as WPI Female Student-Athlete of the Week
Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Completes Awards Circuit with D3football All-America Honorable Mention Nod
Petri and Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Relays Honored by NEWMAC
Football's Murtagh and McAllen Highlight 26th Annual Steve "Merc" Morris All-Star Team
Murtagh and Bursey Claim All-East Region Selections from D3football.com
Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Claims D3hoops.com and WACBA Women's Basketball Weekly Honors
Sara Velleca of Woodbury, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Alex Rus of Newton, Mass., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Kristen McCrea of Weymouth, Mass., Lauded as NSCAA NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Third Team All-America
Women's Soccer Trio Tabbed NSCAA NCAA Division III All-New England
Brendan Nemes of Kingston, Mass., Earns NSCAA NCAA Division III Men's Soccer All-New England Accolades
Will Pope of Middlebury, Conn., Represents WPI and Liberty League on Academic All-America D-III Football Team
Connor Willgress of Mill Creek, Wash., Honored as WACBA Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Honored as WACBA Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Pockets NEWMAC and NEWBA Women's Basketball Weekly Awards
Priscilla Dunphy of Barrington, R.I., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Connor Willgress of Mill Creek, Wash., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Jake Wisniewski of West Brookfield, Mass., Named WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
