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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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Softball's Gurska, Medino and Biney Tabbed Academic All-District by CoSIDA

Nominees must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution, must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games at the position listed on the nomination form (where applicable). In baseball and softball, pitchers must have at least 10.0 innings pitched. No student-athlete is eligible until he/she has completed one full calendar year at his/her current institution and has reached sophomore athle
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Sports - 2016 May 6

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Recognizes Student Work with President's Awards

The Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) is one of two major projects required of WPI undergraduates.
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President's List - 2016 May 4
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Recognizes Student Work with President's Awards

The Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) is one of two major projects required of WPI undergraduates.
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President's List - 2016 May 4
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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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Academic Award - 2016 May 4
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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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Academic Award - 2016 May 4

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Salisbury Prize Winners for 2016

The Salisbury Prize was instituted in 1871 by Stephen Salisbury, a 19th century businessman and philanthropist who was one of the founders of WPI. Salisbury established the award to recognize outstanding members of the senior class "who have faithfully, industriously, and with distinguished attainment" completed all course and project requirements for the bachelor's degree.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 3

Women's Rowing Trio Named NEWMAC All-Conference

Gina Gonzalez-Roundy, Kinsey McNamara and Abigail Sawyer were named to the NEWMAC Women's Rowing All-Conference First Team as the Engineers placed second at the conference championship regatta Saturday, April 23.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 29
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48 WPI Spring Student-Athletes Named NEWMAC Academic All-Conference

Honorees must have met the following criteria: earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale after the 2015 fall semester, achieved second year academic status, and been a member of the varsity team for the entire season.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 27
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Alex Venditti of Newton, Mass., Hits Way to NEWMAC Baseball Co-Player of the Week Accolade

Venditti, who is in contention for the conference triple crown (1st in homers - 13; 1st in RBI - 55; 2nd in batting average - .441), slugged an eye-popping 1.056 last week, was on-base at a .700 clip (9 walks and a HBP) and successfully handled all 27 of his defensive chances.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 25
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Nina Murphy-Cook of Roseville, Calif., Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Murphy-Cook batted .583 last week with eight runs scored as the Engineers went 7-1 on the week, including a sweep of nationally-ranked MIT.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 25

Alex Venditti of Newton, Mass., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Venditti continued his outstanding senior campaign by batting .611 last week as WPI won five of six contests and secured its second straight NEWMAC West division title.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 25

Vinny D'Ambrosio of Mahopac, N.Y., Tabbed as WPI Co-Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

D'Ambrosio got WPI on the right track during its series win over Coast Guard by delivering a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the Engineers to a 3-2 win in the weekend opener.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 21
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Matt Bennett of Southington, Conn., Selected as WPI Co-Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Bennett racked up 17 of the throwers 49 points to help propel WPI past Springfield and Coast Guard Saturday.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 21
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Liz Pellegrini of Worcester, Mass., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Pellegrini won both hurdle events Saturday in a meet featuring three other NEWMAC squads, Coast Guard, Mount Holyoke and host Springfield.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 21
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Batterymates Doolin and Gurska Earn NEWMAC Softball Weekly Honors

The WPI softball battery of senior pitcher Clare Doolin and junior catcher Lindsay Gurska have been named the NEWMAC Pitcher and Co-Player of the Week for their performances the week ending Sunday, April 17.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 21

Conference-Leading 4x100 Hauls in NEWMAC Men's T&F Relay Team of the Week Honors

For the second time in three weeks the WPI men's track and field 4x100-meter relay has been named the NEWMAC Relay of the Week.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 21

Caraline Wood of Averill Park, N.Y., Honored as WPI Female Student-Athlete of the Week

Wood posted impressive offensive numbers as the Engineers went a perfect 4-0 last week. The freshman first baseman batted .571 (8-for-14) with five runs scored and six runs batted in.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 12
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Brian D'Amore of Medfield, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

D'Amore won a pair of individual events and was a member of the winning 4x100-meter relay to help lead the WPI men's track and field team to the Amherst Spring Fling title.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 12
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Brittney Lambert of Hudson, N.H., Tabbed NEWMAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week

Lambert captured the high jump with a clearance of 5-2.25 (1.58m) to help WPI secure the Amherst Spring Fling crown on Saturday as the sophomore improved two inches over her fourth-place performance last week at Coast Guard. Her height was No. 41 in Division III as of Sunday afternoon. It was Lambert's first win of the season, and third of her career, while it is her second conference weekly award in as many years.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 12
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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) - 2016 Apr 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from 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) - 2016 Apr 8

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) - 2016 Apr 8
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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) - 2016 Apr 8
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21 From WPI Indoor Track & Field Earn All-New England or All-ECAC Honors

A total of 21 men's and women's student-athletes finished in the top eight at the New England Division III or ECAC Division III Indoor Championships this past winter.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 5
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Five From WPI Compete at NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships

Andrew Bauer, David Smallwood, Alex Powers, Nathan Hughes and Veronica Nikolaki all represented WPI at the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships in Greensboro, NC, March 16-19.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 5

Strangio, 4x100 Relay Reel in NEWMAC Women's Track & Field Weekly Honors

Sophomore Lea Strangio and the WPI 4x100-meter relay team claimed NEWMAC track & field weekly accolades for their part in capturing the team title at the Coast Guard Spring Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 5

Five From Men's Track & Field Earn NEWMAC Weekly Accolades

Senior Jason Beauregard and the WPI 4x100-meter relay team earned NEWMAC track & field weekly honors for their performance this past weekend at the Coast Guard Spring Invitational.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 5
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Lindsay Gurska of Revere, Mass., Tabbed as NEWMAC Softball Player of the Week (Mar. 28)

Gurska, who also took home the honor last year (April 13) and was named the WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week earlier in the day, batted an eye-popping .615 (8-for-13) with five runs scored as the Engineers won three of four last week.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 5
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Paoletta, Marsh and Shrewsbury Headline WPI Wrestling's NEWA Award Winners

Eight WPI wrestlers have been selected All-New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) by the conference coaches while Tony Paoletta was named the association's Assistant Coach of the Year. Additionally, a conference-best 17 Engineer wrestlers earned All-Academic honors from the group.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 5
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Amato and Day Receive National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American Distinction

Junior Brian Amato and freshman Nick Day have earned Division III Scholar All-American honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association, Additionally the Engineers were recognized as a top 30 program nationwide, seeing their starters compile a 3.26 GPA, the 11th highest overall.
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Sports - 2016 Apr 5
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