Sonia Chernova and Diana Lados Will Pursue Research Aimed at Creating ‘Everyday’ Robots and Building Lighter, Fuel-Saving Vehicles. Two faculty members from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have received the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award, the most prestigious NSF award for faculty members early in their careers as researchers and educators. The awards, to Sonia Chernova, [...]
March 26, 2012
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WPI Named a Top University for Helping Women Succeed in STEM Fields
BestCollegesOnline.com Ranks the University 9th in the Nation A new ranking by BestCollegesOnline.com places Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 9th in the nation among schools that do the best job of helping women succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. “The 10 Best Colleges for Females in STEM Fields” cites WPI’s advocacy and development programs for [...]
March 25, 2012
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WPI Student Danielle Antonellis Named a ‘New Face of Engineering’ for Academic Excellence and Community Service
Antonellis is One of 15 College Students Worldwide Being Recognized with This Award Danielle Antonellis, a senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was recognized as one of the 15 most promising college engineering students in the United States – and the world – by the National Engineers Week Foundation and its partner, the American Society [...]
March 25, 2012
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Karen Kashmanian Oates Named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The World’s Largest General Scientific Society Honors WPI’s Arts and Sciences Dean for Her Contributions to Science Education Karen Kashmanian Oates, Peterson Family Dean of Arts and Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society. Election [...]
March 24, 2012
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Noelle Richard is winner of Robert Fellman Memorial Scholarship Prize
Noelle Richard, WPI Class of 2013, is the 2012 winner of the Robert Fellman Memorial Scholarship Prize for her essay, “The Ghostly Progression Towards Redemption.” Ms. Richard will read her essay at the April meeting of the Worcester chapter of the Charles Dickens Fellowship. She also receives a cash prize. The scholarship was established in memory [...]
March 24, 2012
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D-Term Humanities & Arts Events
Jazz Choir/Jazz Combo Festival April 4 from noon to 10:00 pm, Alden Memorial Sponsored by the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education. 1879 Awards (for 2011 Humanities & Arts inquiry seminars/practicums projects) April 5 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, Higgins House, Great Hall The Class of 1879 Prize is awarded by the Humanities and Arts [...]
March 24, 2012
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WPI Kicks Off Development of Campus Sustainability Plan
Faculty, staff, and students joined together on Wednesday March 21 in the Campus Center to begin the development of a sustainability plan for WPI. President Berkey spoke of the need for a long term plan for the community in four focus areas: Academics, both instruction and research, Campus Facilities, Community Outreach, and Institutional Policies. He [...]
March 23, 2012
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News from the Student Alumni Society
Although C-Term has been uneventful in terms of weather, members of the Student Alumni Society have been experiencing much excitement—about two events in particular: the ASAP Conference February 10-11, and Gompei’s Birthday Celebration February 27. Planning for ASAP has been in full swing over the last several months. We had tons of great educational [...]
March 23, 2012
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Career Development Center – Think Big. Plan Big. Succeed.
The Career Development Center is an excellent resource to assist your son or daughter with a job search. The staff is available to meet with students individually around their specific job searching needs. Among the many sources is the CDC’s web-based Job Finder, software that can help them find a summer internship or full-time job. [...]
WPI Spring Commencement Scheduled for May 12
The 144th Commencement Ceremony will begin with the Baccalaureate Ceremony on Friday evening, May 11, followed by the Saturday morning Commencement ceremony. Detailed information associated with Commencement Weekend activities is located here. The ceremonies will also stream live so that parents, friends, and relatives may watch from the comfort of their home, as well as from the many indoor viewing sites available on-campus.
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WPI Student Life is now on Pinterest
Do you Pin? Pinterest is the newest entry into the social media realm and WPI Student Life is there. Visit our page and Pin It!
March 26, 2012
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