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
Trio of WPI Men's Cross Country Student-Athletes Named NEWMAC All-Conference
Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Repeats as NEWMAC Women's Cross Country All-Conference Team Member
Emily Newman of North Easton, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Rookie of the Year
Austin Scott of Waddington, N.Y., Named ECAC Division III New England Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Tabbed ECAC Division III New England Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Austin Scott of Waddington, N.Y., Tabbed NEWMAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Trey Pierce of Charleston, S.C., Secures Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week Accolades
Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Claims Liberty League Football Co-Defensive Performer of the Week Award
Trey Pierce of Charleston, S.C., Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Mary-Lee Barboza of Rochester, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Men's Rowing Varsity Eight Named WPI Men's Student-Athletes of the Week
Nate Peterson of Mashpee, Mass., Selected NEWMAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Sean Murphy of Mattapoisett, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Libbi Richardson of Uxbridge, Mass., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Abbey Teliska of LaGrangeville, N.Y., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Abbey Teliska of LaGrangeville, N.Y., Claims NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor
WPI's Shay Feeley of Franklin, Mass., Lands on Johnson & Wales Invitational All-Tournament Team
Tynan MacLeod of Groton, Mass., Named NEWMAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Co-Runner of the Week
Tynan MacLeod of Groton, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Joe Kelly of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Claims Brian Savilonis Award at City Cross Country Championship
Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass. Tackles WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honor
Erin Bracken of Bridgewater, Mass. Nets WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week Honor
Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass. Moran Nabs Multiple Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week Awards
Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass. Lauded as the NEWMAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Awarded WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass., Awarded WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Caroline Mazzola of Harvard, Mass., Awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Women's Student-Athlete of the Week