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
WPI's Lucas Roy of Bourne, Mass., Resets Own 1,000-Meter Run School Record
Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Nets WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week Accolades
Brian Amato of Newington, Conn., Tabbed WPI Co-Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Joe Pizzuto of Liverpool, N.Y., Named WPI Co-Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Five WPI Cross Country Student-Athletes Tabbed USTFCCCA All-Academic
Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed NEWBA and WACBA Rookie of the Week
Austin Holliday of Danville, Calif., Claims WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors
Ryan Dennis of Milford, Conn., Sets WPI Track and Field School Record
Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
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 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 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 from Intensive Research Projects in New York
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Scotland Following Intensive Research Projects
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Panama Following Intensive Research Projects
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from China Following Intensive Research Projects
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2014 Dean's List
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2014 Dean's List
Sarah Muse of Rye, N.H., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Brian D'Amore of Medfield, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Earns D3hoops.com and WACBA Recognition
Obi Obiora of Boston, Mass., Selected as WACBA Men's Rookie of the Week
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week