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2011 Great Problems Seminar Celebrates the Work of First Year Students
WPI launched the “Great Problems Seminars” in 2007 as a new approach to engaging first-year students with the critical problems of our day, thanks to the generous support of Eric Hahn, a 1980 graduate of WPI and partner of the Inventures Group in Palo Alto, Calif. The seminars focus on problems in the areas of [...]
Continue reading >New York Times Highlights WPI’s Success in Retaining STEM Students
January 26, 2012
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Building on our founding principle of theory and practice, WPI faculty give students opportunities to apply what they learn in interesting and important ways. It’s still a demanding curriculum—there’s no getting around intense math and science classwork—but finding the balance makes it work. Here, students see that their classwork is connected to the real-world; indeed [...]
Continue reading >Washington, DC, Inside and Out
January 25, 2012
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WPI Students Working at the Washington Project Center Meet the Press and Congressman McGovern When WPI students reach their junior year, they must complete their Interactive Qualifying Projects (IQP). The choices of projects and locations are great, but a lucky few went to the Washington, D.C., Project Center this past B-Term. Led by advisors and [...]
Continue reading >Enhancing a Technical Education with an MS in Management
January 24, 2012
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From the WPI School of Business Did you know that the majority of students who graduate with an undergraduate engineering or science degree are not working in a strictly technical job just three years into their careers? What ARE they doing? They’re managing projects, leading teams, and growing businesses. The key to their success is [...]
Continue reading >Career Development Center – Think Big. Plan Big. Succeed.
January 23, 2012
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Is Your Son or Daughter Undecided about a Major? The Career Development Center can help with that decision. The CDC is offering a new course, Discovering Majors and Careers, in C-Term on Mondays and Thursdays, 1-2pm. Students may register for the class using CRN 21575, Course # FY1800-C01. For more information about the course and [...]
Continue reading >Where Is Your Student Living Next Year?
January 22, 2012
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The 2012-2013 Housing Lottery is Underway Housing Lottery Deadlines January 18 Housing Survey Emailed for Lottery Participation, Theme Housing Applications Available February 6, 4 pm Deadline for Lottery Survey completion February 10, 4 pm Housing Lottery Numbers Sent Out February 10 , 4 pm Theme Housing Application Due February 13 Theme Housing Interviews February 21, [...]
Continue reading >WPI Health Services Adds New Programs for Students
January 21, 2012
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In January, WPI Health Services introduced an online student health portal to MEDICAT, WPI’s Certified Electronic Health Record (CCHIT). Students may now log in with their secure password to update demographics, enter medical history, enter immunizations for easy verification by staff, and update Insurance information. With this new system, Information flows seamlessly into the students [...]
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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.
January 27, 2012
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