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WPI Kicks Off Development of Campus Sustainability Plan
March 24, 2012
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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 [...]
Continue reading >Tech Connects – Homecoming Weekend 2011
September 12, 2011
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September 23 – 24 Tech Connects is the theme for this year’s Homecoming events. The campus will be alive with many activities and events to enjoy – so get your goat on and get over to the Quad! Grab a bite to eat at the Goat’s Head Restaurant, put on your hard hat and tour [...]
Continue reading >Career Development Center – Think Big. Plan Big. Succeed.
September 12, 2011
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The Career Development Center offers students help with resume writing, cover letters, interview preparation, job search strategies, and graduate school applications. It is not too early for your son or daughter to start thinking about full-time positions or summer internships. Our annual Fall Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 1 to 5 p.m. [...]
Continue reading >More Insight for First Year Students
September 12, 2011
Get More Insight on October 24, 2011–Academic Advising Day 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. First Year students are strongly encouraged to return from the October Break a day early on October 24 for a day of personalized academic advising to prepare for the rest of the school year. The goals for the day include: Learn [...]
Continue reading >Real-World Projects at WPI
September 12, 2011
Information sessions and application deadlines for projects in the 2012-13 academic year are fast approaching. Humanities and Arts Project, the sophomore year project, applications are due October 6 with site information sessions scheduled for October 4 – 24. Interactive Qualifying Project, the junior year project, applications are due September 29 with site information sessions scheduled [...]
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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.
#LIVEWPI
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.
March 28, 2012
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