Year: 2023

The Grad Student’s Playbook for Conquering Stress During Finals

  • Publication date December 6, 2023
  • Categories: Grad School

Given the intensity of your coursework, research deadlines, and pressure to perform—on top of your continued work and family obligations—you might need help managing all the stress you’re under right now. Why it matters: Effectively managing stress is crucial for your mental and physical well-being. Cognitive function, productivity, and performance will improve as your stress…Continue Reading The Grad Student’s Playbook for Conquering Stress During Finals

What Makes A Successful Data Science Strategy?

From healthcare to retail and every sector in between, a strong data science strategy can be a transformative organizational asset. As businesses employ strong analysis techniques, harness technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, and leverage both statistics and software, they can design and execute plans, projects, and programs for the good of their companies…Continue Reading What Makes A Successful Data Science Strategy?

The Importance of Digital Accessibility: Tips & Tricks for Your Website

  • Publication date September 22, 2023
  • Categories: Grad School

In today’s digital age, websites play a vital role in providing information, services, and interactions to people worldwide; however, not all individuals experience the web in the same way. Some users, such as those with disabilities, encounter barriers that can impede their ability to access and interact with websites effectively. This is where accessible websites…Continue Reading The Importance of Digital Accessibility: Tips & Tricks for Your Website

Perspectives: Lloyd Eze

  • Publication date September 15, 2023
  • Categories: Grad School

A Diverse Narrative from the WPI Community     Solution: I stayed the course, worked much harder, and gave up a lot from my schedule in order to get me to the finish line. Lloyd EzePower Systems Engineering   Did you face unexpected curveballs when looking to attend graduate school? If so, how did you…Continue Reading Perspectives: Lloyd Eze

Water Cooler Talk – Systems Engineering Architecture

  • Publication date September 6, 2023
  • Categories: Hot Topics
A man and a woman looking at a cell phone and talking in kitchen/breakroom, a bubbling water cooler, and the words "Water Cooler Talk with Engineers," the WPI Graduate Studies logo, and "grad.wpi.edu."

Get ready to experience the captivating world of engineering like never before! “Water Cooler Talk with Engineers,” a new video series by WPI Graduate Studies, allows you to step into a virtual break room and listen in on stimulating discussions, brainy banter, and enlightening conversations with some of the brightest minds in their fields….Continue Reading Water Cooler Talk – Systems Engineering Architecture

WPI Graduate Commencement 2023

As per tradition, Graduate & Professional Studies staff gathered at the historic Higgins House earlier in the day to celebrate graduates who earned their degrees part-time and/or online. Campus tours were a highlight for the grads and their families because, for many of the students, it was their first time visiting campus! From there, our…Continue Reading WPI Graduate Commencement 2023

Kaija Gisolfi-McCready: In the Business of Healthcare Solutions

If you were to ask Kaija Gisolfi-McCready what her most important achievement while at WPI is, she would be able to tell you right away: “For me, it would be my Major Qualifying Project (MQP), which focuses on building a blood pressure monitor for pregnant women in Ghana.” During the fall term, while pursuing her…Continue Reading Kaija Gisolfi-McCready: In the Business of Healthcare Solutions

WPI’s Dr. Gillian Smith Calms Local Radio Host’s Nerves over Chat GPT and AI Capabilities

Chat GPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) language model that has recently grown in popularity. Developed by OpenAI, it generates human-like responses and understands natural language. Have you given it a try? Chat GPT is trained on vast amounts of text data and can be used for chatbots, virtual assistants, research, and more. Ask it…Continue Reading WPI’s Dr. Gillian Smith Calms Local Radio Host’s Nerves over Chat GPT and AI Capabilities

5 Productivity Apps for Students & Working Professionals in STEM

Productivity can be difficult to measure and achieve without a little help. Students and working professions working in the STEM industry need to look no further than their mobile devices and computers to increase efficiency. Productivity apps for students are abundant because productivity is a constant demand, no matter the industry or profession. Searching app stores…Continue Reading 5 Productivity Apps for Students & Working Professionals in STEM

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