Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Project Presentation Day is WPI's own version of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, minus the terrifying rivers and golden tickets. There's something new and exciting everywhere you look, with the culmination of a year's worth of work on display throughout campus.

Each year, WPI recognizes first-year students for excellence in their academic work with the designation Charles O. Thompson Scholars.

Project Presentation Day is WPI's own version of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, minus the terrifying rivers and golden tickets. There's something new and exciting everywhere you look, with the culmination of a year's worth of work on display throughout campus.

The WPI women's rowing varsity eight was elevated to the No 1 spot in the USRowing/CRCA Division III Coaches Poll and repeated as the NEWMAC Boat of the Week, as recently announced. The Engineers garnered nine of the 10 first place votes to displace defending national champion Bates, who held the position on the scroll for almost exactly two years.

Ambrosino hit .615 (8-for-13) with two home runs and a double, as well as eight RBI and nine runs scored. The freshman also posted slugging and on-base percentages of 1.154 and .706, respectively. In addition to a home run in the first game of each doubleheader, including the first at-bat of the day versus Smith, Ambrosino went 2-for-3 in both games at Coast Guard and was 3-for-4 in the nightcap versus the Pioneers.

Antoine Harris won the 100-meter dash (10.92) and 200-meter dash (22.00) at the Connecticut College Silfen Track & Field Invitational. His 100m time leads the NEWMAC while the 200m is second. He was also part of the winning 4x100m relay (42.19) along with junior Nick Fleury, junior Alex Rus and sophomore Matt Adiletta. It is the second time the same quartet has been honored this month.

Having completed their final year of playing eligibility in 2018, achieved a 3.2 cumulative grade point average throughout entire course of undergraduate study, met all NCAA-mandated progress toward degree requirements and have been starters or significant contributors throughout the 2018 season, seven WPI student-athletes have been selected to the National Football Foundation (NFF) Honor Society,

The third-ranked team in the CRCA Top 15, defeated No. 6 Smith, No. 5 Wesleyan and Colby, who is receiving votes, to reclaim the Jennifer McLaughlin '06 Cup for the first time since 2011 on Saturday. The Engineers also bested No. 12 Hamilton each day and added a pair of wins over No. 13 Washington College on Sunday.

The team of freshman Katherine Pawlak, senior Michelle Gencorelli, sophomore Katy Nippert and freshman Janelle Knight handed in the 23rd-ranked, and NEWMAC-best, 4x100-meter relay time of 48.81 at the UMass Minuteman Invitational.

Wood batted .519 (14-27) with a walk off and four extra base hits to go with 13 RBI and nine runs scored as the Engineers went 7-1. The game-ending hit extended the Engineers winning streak to nine after the first game versus Babson on Saturday. In addition to recording multiple hits in six of the eight games, the senior also collected five RBI in the nightcap at Springfield on Tuesday. The Crimson and Gray also faced local foes Worcester State and Clark during the busy week.

The very rare back-to-back honoree completed a memorable weekend Sunday by defeating top-ranked and defending NCAA champion Bates in thrilling fashion on Lake Quinsigamond. The race came down to the final 10 strokes with WPI claiming the victory by just 0.34 seconds over Bates (6:37.40 to 6:37.74). The Engineers, second in the latest USRowing/CRCA Division III Top 15, also knocked off No. 3 Williams to take home the Donahue Cup on Saturday.

The junior hit .467 (7-for-15) with three doubles and a home run to go with four BI and three runs scored. He also boasted a .867 slugging and .556 on-base percentages. Two doubles were part of a 3-for-4 series opener at Coast Guard before the third was in a 2-for-4 game that also saw the junior allow only three hits and strike out six in an eight-inning victory. He concluded the week with what proved to be the game-winning swing in the form of a home run in the finale. The two-run shot also sparked a five run frame.

The third-ranked team in the CRCA Top 15, defeated No. 6 Smith, No. 5 Wesleyan and Colby, who is receiving votes, to reclaim the Jennifer McLaughlin '06 Cup for the first time since 2011 on Saturday. The Engineers also bested No. 12 Hamilton each day and added a pair of wins over No. 13 Washington College on Sunday.

Mark Borghesani, Peter Beretich, Brendan McCann, Joe Crognale and coxswain Ella Forbes won twice this past weekend. After besting Wesleyan and WPI B with a 7:36.5 on Saturday, the group crossed the finish line ahead of WPI B, Hamilton and Conn. College on Sunday.

WPI senior Kinsey McNamara has been invited to the USRowing Under 23 Women's National Team Selection Camp which will take place this summer at the Thomas Temple Allan Boathouse in Charlottesville, VA.

The Global Projects Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has added a handful of project centers for students to explore in the upcoming years as part of the expansion of the "Global Projects for All" initiative of the WPI Strategic Plan.

Craig Barrett, Jack Bauer, Clayton Besch, Dave Chen, Jackson Perry and Jean Philippe Miralda all earned at least one All-America honorable mention nod at the 2019 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships

The New England Wrestling Association handed out academic and athletic accolades last week.

As a team, the Engineers ranked 22nd with a 3.515 GPA for the program's fourth consecutive top 30 showing. In terms of the individual awards, Baldwin Wallace and Ithaca led the list of honorees with eight All-Academic selections apiece, while nine other institutions, including WPI, had 7 individuals making the list.

WACBA (Worcester Area College Basketball Association) is an organization billed as "one of its kind in the country" featuring nine colleges, 18 programs plus sports information directors and media members to foster friendships and camaraderie along with promoting the GREAT GAME OF BASKETBALL throughout the TRADITION RICH Worcester County Area.

The Division III National Academic Squad program honors student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.3 or higher through the first semester of the 2018-19 academic year while the Division III National Academic Team Award recognizes programs that earned a team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher during the fall semester of the 2018-19 school year.

WPI junior Mackenzie Phillips and freshman Lindsay Ambrosino were recognized as the NEWMAC Softball Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively. It is the second time the Engineers have swept the awards this season as the duo joins Caraline Wood and Katie Martin who were lauded on March 11.

WPI sophomore Keely Nistler and freshman Brian Brooks were named the NEWMAC Track Athletes of the Week while junior Nick Fleury, junior Alex Rus, sophomore Matt Adiletta and senior Antoine Harris collaborated to collect NEWMAC Relay of the Week honors for their performances at the Bryant Black and Gold Invitational.

Nistler won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Bryant Black and Gold Invitational with a PR and NEWMAC season-best time of 11:42.14. In addition to the 22nd-ranked time in Division III so far this season, the event featured two representatives from Holy Cross and one each from Siena and Bryant.

Steeves set a school record as the WPI men's track & field team kicked off the outdoor season with a sixth-place finish Saturday at the Bryant Black and Gold Invitational. The sophomore finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:54.94, which is No. 17 on the NCAA Division III performance list.

The junior struck out five in a two hit shutout in the nightcap versus Emerson on Sunday. It is Phillips third win in as many outings and first since March 9 versus St. John Fisher, who was receiving votes in the NFCA Top 25 at the time.

The senior batted .467 with seven hits, including four doubles, 11 total bases and a .733 slugging percentage. Tropeano bookended his week with three hits in the wins versus Gordon and Plymouth State. He also stole a pair of bases.

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 50 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study. 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.

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.