Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 17 academic departments offer more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. WPI's talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are more than 45 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.
(see more)Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 17 academic departments offer more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. WPI's talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are more than 45 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.
Matthew Adiletta of Bolton Named Goldwater Scholar
Established in 1986 by the U.S. Congress, the highly competitive scholarship recognizes college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the nation's next generation of research leaders in the areas of natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
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2019 Jun 18
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from 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. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 50-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from 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. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 50-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
WPI Women's Rowing Hauls in Silver at NCAA Division III Championships
The WPI varsity eight and second varsity eight each claimed silver medals as the Engineers rowed to a second place finish at the NCAA Division III Women's Rowing Championship hosted this weekend (May 31-June 1) by Indiana and the Indiana Sports Corporation at the Indianapolis Rowing Center at Eagle Creek Park.
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2019 Jun 7
Senior Trio Represents WPI at NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Carley Dykstra and Antoine Harris represented WPI on the first day of the 2019 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Mount Union and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, at the SPIRE Institute. Ryan Wittenberg competed on day two and day three.
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2019 Jun 7
Maynard's Sarah St. Pierre Wins Elite 90 Award For NCAA D-III Women's Rowing Championship
The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's championships.
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2019 Jun 7
Pembroke's Ryan Tropeano Becomes Baseball's First Google Cloud Academic All-America
Recent graduate Ryan Tropeano has been named as the baseball program's first-ever Google Cloud Academic All-America, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America. He makes WPI's debut with a third team nod.
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2019 Jun 7
Averill Park's Caraline Wood Continues Softball's Google Cloud Academic All-America Streak
WPI recent graduate Caraline Wood was honored as the softball program's latest Google Cloud Academic All-America, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). It is the ninth accolade for the program, and the seventh in five years, while the second teamer is the seventh different student-athlete to be lauded.
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2019 Jun 7
Port Tobacco's David Larson Lands on D3baseball.com All-America Second Team
WPI junior David Larson was named as a second team All-America by D3baseball.com. He is the third WPI honoree since the awards program began in 2007 and the first honoree since Alex Venditti in 2016. WPI Hall of Fame pitcher Conor Fahey collected accolades in 2009.
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2019 Jun 7
Port Tobacco's David Larson Hauls in Multiple All-New England Baseball Accolades
WPI junior David Larson garnered a handful of All-New England baseball accolades, as recently announced by the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA), in conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), and by D3baseball.com.
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2019 Jun 7
Georgetown's Sydney Packard Repeats as Google Cloud Women's T&F/XC Academic All-District
To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution, must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games at the position listed on the nomination form (where applicable) and he/she has completed one full calendar year at his/her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility.
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2019 Jun 7
Averill Park's Caraline Wood Selected as Softball's Latest NFCA First Team All-American
Recent WPI graduate Caraline Wood has been named as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America first team honoree, as revealed this evening (May 22) at the NCAA Division III Softball Championship banquet in Tyler, TX.
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2019 Jun 7
Local Residents Receive Graduate Degrees at 151st WPI Commencement
UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski III Delivers Keynote
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2019 Jun 5
Local Residents Receive Bachelor's Degrees at 151st WPI Commencement
WPI awards 1,019 bachelor's degrees to the Class of 2019 and honors Gordon Hargrove, executive director of Friendly House in Worcester
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2019 Jun 5
Five WPI Student-Athletes Named to NEWMAC Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams
Now in its third year, the NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship team is intended to recognize one student-athlete from each team, in every sport that best demonstrates the ideals of the NEWMAC and its Code of Conduct, regardless of his/her overall performance or statistics for the season.
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2019 May 21
Five Individuals and a Relay Named USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field All-Region
Five WPI track & field individuals and a relay were recognized as All-Region performers by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The scroll features the top five individuals and top three relays from each event.
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2019 May 20
WPI Trio Earns Invite to NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Recent WPI graduates Carley Dykstra, Ryan Wittenberg and Antoine Harris will don the Crimson and Gray one more time as they have been invited to the 2019 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships being held May 23-25. This year's event, hosted by Mount Union and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, is being held at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, OH. All three previously earned All-America honors in their respective events during the indoor season.
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2019 May 20
Cumberland's Jack Bauer Boasts Third Google Cloud At-Large Academic All-District Honor
To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution, must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games at the position listed on the nomination form (where applicable) and he/she has completed one full calendar year at his/her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility.
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2019 May 17
25 WPI Track & Field Student-Athletes Earn All-New England Honors
Several WPI outdoor track & field student-athletes finished in the top eight at the NCAA Division III New England Championships and/or NEICAAA (All-New England, All-Divisions) Championships
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2019 May 17
55 WPI Spring Student-Athletes Earn NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Honors
Honorees must have met the following criteria: earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale or 4.35/5.0 scale after the 2018 fall semester, achieved second year academic status at her institution, and been a member of the varsity team for the entire season.
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2019 May 16
Softball Trio Garners Recognition by NFCA, Wood Named to All-New England First Team
Senior Caraline Wood has been named as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-New England first team selection. Sophomore Marissa Gonzales and junior Mackenzie Phillips were recognized as second and third team honorees, respectively.
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2019 May 16
Averill Park's Caraline Wood Tabbed as a Semifinalist for Division III Softball Player of Year Award
WPI's Caraline Wood has been named a semifinalist for the 2019 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division III Softball Player of Year award. The senior is just one of 25 players nationwide, and the only third baseman and representative of the New England, to make the most recent list.
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2019 May 16
Pembroke's Ryan Tropeano Repeats as Google Cloud Baseball Academic All-District, as Selected by CoSIDA
To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution, must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games at the position listed on the nomination form (where applicable) and he/she has completed one full calendar year at his/her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility.
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2019 May 16
Averill Park's Wood Named Google Cloud Softball Academic All-District, as Selected by CoSIDA
To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution, must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games at the position listed on the nomination form (where applicable) and he/she has completed one full calendar year at his/her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility.
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2019 May 16
Wood, Ambrosino & Goldstein Earn Top Billing as NEWMAC Reveals Postseason Awards
Senior Caraline Wood, freshman Lindsay Ambrosino and head softball coach Whitney Goldstein earned major awards, as voted upon by the NEWMAC head coaches following the conclusion of the regular season. Junior Mackenzie Phillips and sophomore Marissa Gonzales were also recognized.
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2019 May 16
Larson and Patterson Collect NEWMAC Baseball All-Conference Accolades
WPI juniors David Larson and Tyrone Patterson were named to the NEWMAC Baseball All-Conference first and second team respectively, following a vote by the conference head coaches following the regular season.
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2019 May 16
WPI Softball Concludes Season in NCAA Division III Championship Medford Regional
After falling to Eastern Connecticut State in the double-elimination opener, WPI staved off elimination by defeating St. Joseph (CT) before being ousted by nationally-ranked Tufts.
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2019 May 16
WPI Softball claims NEWMAC Regular Season and Tournament Titles
Named Most Outstanding Player, sophomore Katie Martin pitched 13 innings and collected three victories, including a shutout, as WPI claimed its second NEWMAC tournament title in four years Saturday on Rooftop Field. After the Engineers walked off with a 3-2 victory in the first game of the day versus Wellesley they shutout MIT 2-0 to force the 'if necessary' game where the Crimson and Gray took the 5-4 triumph. Senior Renee LeClaire batted 3-for-3 with a double in the middle game while senior Caraline Wood was 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI and a pair of runs scored in the finale.
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2019 May 16
Rowing Quartet Earns NEWMAC All-Conference Honors
Following the NEWMAC Championship, Kinsey McNamara was honored as the NEWMAC Rower of the Year and Madison Healey was honored as the NEWMAC Coxswain of the Year. McNamara, a four time honoree, and Healey, who had been the second team coxswain in 2017 and 2018, were joined on the NEWMAC All-Conference first team by Barinelli and three-time selection Christine Hovermale.
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2019 May 16
Port Tobacco's David Larson Selected as NEWMAC Pitcher of the Week
Larson yielded one run on seven hits and two walks and struck out seven in the first 10 innings of the 18-inning 2-1 triumph over Springfield to help the Engineers secure the NEWMAC West title for the fourth time in five years.
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2019 May 16