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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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WPI Announces Top Winners for Project Work

The IQP (Interactive Qualifying Project), one of two major projects required of WPI undergraduates, enables students to pursue hands-on, real-world research opportunities all over the world.
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President's List - 2015 Feb 27

Swimming and Diving Sets Records and Hauls in All-Conference Hardware

Several members of the WPI men's and women's swimming and diving team were named All-Conference and several student-athletes combined to set 24 program records (13 men, 11 women) at the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Swimming and Diving Championships this past weekend at the WPI Sports & Recreation Center Pool.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 26
Women's Student-Athlete of the Week achievement badge.

Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Day reached the championship final of three individual events and was a member of an All-NEWMAC award winning relay as the Engineers finished fourth at the conference championship meet.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 23
Men's Student-Athlete of the Week achievement badge.

Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Bauer tallied top three finishes in all three of his individual events and was part of a repeat winner in a relay for the Engineers at the NEWMAC championships.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 23
Player of the Week achievement badge.

WPI's Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Scores WACBA Co-Player of the Week Honor

Davis averaged 18.5 points and five rebounds in a 1-1 week for the Engineers.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 17

WPI's Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Resets Mile Run Record for the Second Time in Less Than a Week

Tevenan shaved a second off last week's record-breaking time, and earned an invite to the All-New England All-Division meet, with a 5:05.49.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 16

WPI's Lucas Roy of Bourne, Mass., Resets Own 1,000-Meter Run School Record

Roy crossed the finish line in a time of 2:26.96 to secure an entry in the All-New England Championships.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 16
Women's Student-Athlete of the Week achievement badge.

Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Nets WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week Accolades

Davis became the 17th member of the program’s 1,000 point club during WPI’s 62-57 victory Wednesday over Emerson and scored a career-high 25 points on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 16
Men's Student-Athlete of the Week achievement badge.

Brian Amato of Newington, Conn., Tabbed WPI Co-Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Amato sealed WPI wrestling's team win against Springfield on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 16
Men's Student-Athlete of the Week achievement badge.

Joe Pizzuto of Liverpool, N.Y., Named WPI Co-Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

PIzzuto helped the WPI wrestling team defeat Springfield for the second time in school history.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Ryan Dennis of Milford, Conn., Sets WPI Track and Field School Record'.

Ryan Dennis of Milford, Conn., Sets WPI Track and Field School Record

Dennis made his mark in the 500-meter dash with a 10th-place 1:06.56 at the Boston University Scarlet and White Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 9

Five WPI Cross Country Student-Athletes Tabbed USTFCCCA All-Academic

All-Academic honorees must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 and have finished in the top 25 percent of finishers at their regional championship.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 12

Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed NEWBA and WACBA Rookie of the Week

Biney drained 9-of-15 shots from field as the Crimson and Gray went 1-1 last week in conference play.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 10
Representation of the achievement named 'Austin Holliday of Danville, Calif., Claims WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors'.

Austin Holliday of Danville, Calif., Claims WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors

Holliday was the top Division III finisher and set the school record in both the 60-meter and 200-meter dash at the Boston University Scarlet & White Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week'.

Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Tevenan clocked the best time among Division III New England student-athletes and set the school record with a 5:06.49 in the mile at the Boston University Scarlet & White Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 9
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) - 2015 Feb 6

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) - 2015 Feb 6

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) - 2015 Feb 6
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) - 2015 Feb 6
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) - 2015 Feb 6
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) - 2015 Feb 6

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) - 2015 Feb 6

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) - 2015 Feb 6
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) - 2015 Feb 6
Great Problem Solvers achievement badge.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects in New York

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5
Great Problem Solvers achievement badge.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Scotland Following Intensive Research Projects

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Panama Following Intensive Research Projects

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from China Following Intensive Research Projects

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2014 Dean's List

The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
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Dean's List - 2015 Feb 5
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2014 Dean's List

A total of 1,082 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI's fall 2014 Dean's List. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differ from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
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Dean's List - 2015 Feb 5
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