Under threatening skies that brought intermittent rain, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) graduates received a message of hope during WPI’s 145th Commencement exercises today on the campus Quadrangle. In all, 1,165 degrees were conferred upon the Class of 2013: 781 bachelor’s degrees, 358 master’s degrees, and 26 PhDs. Additionally, 328 degrees were awarded earlier this academic [...]
May 13, 2013
President Dennis D. Berkey to Conclude Service to WPI
Dennis D. Berkey, President and CEO of Worcester Polytechnic Institute has announced that he will conclude his service at the close of the academic year. Phil Ryan, Chair of the WPI Board of Trustees, will serve in a leadership capacity as the search for a new President begins. “Dennis Berkey has been a strong [...]
May 13, 2013
Salisbury Prize
Each year we recognize a group of outstanding seniors with the Stephen Salisbury Prize. The Salisbury Prize, named for one of WPI’s founders, recognizes those ‘who have faithfully, industriously and with distinguished attainment completed all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree’. Honored this year are: Nouran Saied Abdelfattah, Biochemistry and Biology & Biotechnology Alexandra Clemente, [...]
May 13, 2013
Two Towers Prize
The Two Towers Prize is awarded ‘to the junior student who through general academic competence, campus leadership, regular course work and special work in research and projects, best exemplifies a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical that is at the heart of the WPI educational tradition. Timothy K Grupp (Mechanical engineering), earned this prize [...]
May 13, 2013
WPI Student Project Shows Second-Round NFL Draft Picks Provide Better Value
A new study by a student team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) shows that NFL teams typically get greater value from their second-round picks, contrary to the popular view that coveted first-round picks are the best. Craig Wills, the head of WPI’s Department of Computer Science, who advised four WPI undergraduates on the study, [...]
May 13, 2013
Charles O. Thompson Scholars
First year students who excel academically are recognized as Charles O. Thompson scholars, and this group, 270 this year, is then invited to apply to be named the Outstanding Student of the Class of 2016 by submitting an essay. Samantha Neeno received this designation for her excellent academic achievements, her outstanding essay and her service [...]
May 12, 2013
Kranich Prize
The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize recognizes ‘the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences’. This year we recognized two students. Cassandra Lynn Stacy (Environmental Engineering) was a stalwart of the music program during her four years here, performing in the [...]
TouchTomorrow
TouchTomorrow, Saturday, June 8, is a festival of science, technology, and robots at WPI held in conjunction with the NASA Sample Return Robot Challenge.
This free event is open to the public and features robotics demonstrations, exhibits from NASA, and hands-on science and technology activities for all ages.
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With the addition of Faraday Hall, upgrades and improvements to Founders Hall and Ellsworth Apartments, a new Wellness Community at Institute Hall, and the renovation of Morgan Dining Hall, living on campus engages students in a vibrant and thriving community. Studies show that students who live on campus are happier with their college experience and have greater participation in their campus community. Learn more...
WPI Unveils Innovative Solar House Heading to Competition in Solar Decathlon China 2013
The Solatrium, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s (WPI) entry in the Solar Decathlon China 2013 competition, was unveiled before an audience of more than 170, including city officials and area legislators, as well as representatives of several corporate sponsors. WPI is part of an international, multi-university team with members from Ghent University in Belgium and New York University Polytechnic Institute. WPI is the lead institution and the house was constructed near the WPI campus by faculty, students, and volunteers.
The Solatrium, a prefabricated 1,500-square-foot atrium-style house, uses advanced technologies and materials in aiming for affordable, comfortable, sustainable living. The home, with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen, will use active and passive solar energy, with 40 photovoltaic panels on the roof capable of producing 12 kilowatts. Read more here.
May 13, 2013
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