Welcome

Since 2000, the WCPC has partnered with over 100 local organizations and community leaders to tackle real world problems. Research teams, made up of WPI faculty and students, work collaboratively with local leaders to develop economically, technically, and socially feasible solutions to pressing community problems. Each problem represents an opportunity for students and community partners to collaborate creatively and design real solutions for real people. Through the program, students realize their ability and responsibility to use their knowledge and experience to help address pressing issues facing their community and the world.

Project Sponsors

Thank you for your interest in the WCPC! We believe you will be tremendously impressed by our students’ dedication and the quality of their work. Feel free to peruse our website to learn more about the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) process and how you can collaborate with us. What is an IQP? The Interactive Qualifying…

WPI Students

Have a global IQP experience in neighborhoods close to campus. The WCPC develops projects both from the grass roots and from the public sector. This means students work with Worcester based organizations in the trenches of important social and environmental justice issues and local politicians working on issues that impact your Worcester neighbors. Students who…

WCPC in the News

July 15, 2021 – Growing a Plan for Food Availability, Access, and Options April 15, 2021 – WPI students help Audio Journal listeners connect by developing first phone app October 6, 2020 – WPI Students presented Keys to the City of Worcester February 2019 – WCPC students presented with prestigious President’s IQP Award April 30,…

Explore Projects

The Worcester Community Project Center operates four terms per academic year, running from mid October through late June. Each “project term” the WCPC students complete 4-7 projects for the greater Worcester community, totaling 12-21 community based projects per academic year.

March 25, 2024May 3, 2024 by webarton

Mill Swan Head Start: Designing and Implementing STEAM playground equipment

Project Description Head Start is a federally funded early education program designed to help children from low income families build a strong learning foundation. Key ways of strengthening young minds is through outdoor play and STEAM learning equipment. Our team has partnered with the Mill Swan School, a Worcester Head Start, to improve their outdoor…

March 19, 2024May 3, 2024 by ahhaner

Department of Developmental Services (DDS): Creating an Inventory System for Assistive Technology Centers (ATCs)

Project Description The Massachusetts DDS provides Assistive Technology (AT) to many people facing physical and cognitive disabilities. This AT includes anything from shower chairs to motorized wheelchairs. Servicing over 47,000 citizens across the state of Massachusetts, having a system to manage inventory has become a necessity for the program. Our project was to learn about inventory…

Recent Projects