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
Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Aaron Todd of York, Maine, Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Emily Martin of Penfield, N.Y., Takes Home WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week Accolades
Teddy Kostopoulos of Devon, Conn., Pins WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors
Zach Karalis of North Andover, Mass., Shares WACBA Men's Player of the Week Accolades
Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Selected WACBA Women's Rookie of the Week
Rachel Pineda of Shrewsbury, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Zach Karalis of North Andover, Mass., Scores WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors
Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named Westfield State Tournament MVP
Zach Karalis of North Andover, Mass., Named Salem State Holiday Classic Team MVP
Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Lands on ECAC Division III North Football All-Star Team
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Adds NEWISA All-New England Honors to Resume
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WACBA Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week
Haili Welton of Southbury, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Eight from WPI Football Land on Worcester Area Football All-Star Team
Eric Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, Conn., Named to NSCAA Division III Men's Soccer All-New England Third Team
Veronica Nikolaki of Athens, Greece, Sets 1-meter and 3-meter Dual Meet Records
Twelve WPI School Records Fall Over the Weekend
Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Honored by NEWMAC, NEWBA
Laura Pumphrey of East Hampton, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Alex Powers of North Scituate, R.I., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Chris Rodgers of Franklin, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Stasha Greenalch of Newington, Conn., Tabbed WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Selected to New England Football Writers Division II/III All-Region Team
Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass, Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Brian Amato of Newington, Conn., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Japan Following Intensive Research Project
