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
Ian Converse of Woodstock, Conn., Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Priscilla Dunphy of Barrington, R.I., Named WPI Women's Student Athlete of the Week
Men's Swimming and Diving Sweeps NEWMAC Weekly Awards
Veronica Nikolaki of Athens, Greece Named NEWMAC Women's Diver of the Week
Chris Murray of Canton, Mass., Represents WPI Men's Soccer in NEISL Senior All-Star Game
Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Tackles D3football.com All-East Region Honors
Hugh Whelan of Madison, Conn., Sets WPI Indoor Track and Field School Record
Alex Price of Franklin, Mass., Named WPI Women's Co-Student-Athlete of the Week
Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Co-Student-Athlete of the Week
Daniel Wensley of Wakefield, Mass., Selected as WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Becomes First WPI Woman to Earn NSCAA All-America Status
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to NSCAA Division III Women's Soccer All-New England First Team
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from 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 Return Following Intensive Research Projects
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects
Stasha Greenalch of Newington, Conn., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Obi Obiora of Boston, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Selected to Play in NEWISA Senior Bowl
Clyde Niba of Atlanta, Ga., Named NEWMAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Veronica Nikolaki of Athens, Greece, selected as the WPI Female Student-Athlete of the Week
Michael Curtis of Wells, Maine, Honored as the WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week
Austin Scott of Waddington, N.Y., Represents WPI at NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Tabbed CoSIDA Division III Women's Soccer Academic All-America
Program-Best Eleven From Football Receive Liberty League All-Conference Accolades
WPI Football to Play in ECAC Presidents Bowl Championship Game
Austin Scott of Waddington, N.Y., Selected to Compete in NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships
Austin Scott of Waddington, N.Y., Earns NCAA Division III All-New England Accolades
Bauer and Melanson Earn NEWMAC Men's Swimming and Diving Weekly Awards
